Kreher Preserve and Nature Center

The mission is to provide programs, experiences, nature trails and natural habitats for education, study and relaxation for students and citizens of all ages while creating an atmosphere of discovery and stewardship toward our natural world. Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool engages children to learn about, with, and through nature, embracing the great outdoors as their classroom. Children spend their time exploring and uncovering knowledge in an environment where curiosity, play, and child-led discovery are encouraged. Grounded in early-childhood philosophy and pedagogy, nature-based preschools provide an education for the whole-child, supporting their emotional, social, and academic growth. Tree Tots: A nature-based-play class where children are encouraged to use their senses to explore their natural environment and learn together through play. Forest Friends: An award-winning, exploratory program that offers a unique educational experience for preschool children and their parents, incorporating hands-on activities with nature and environmental awareness. Nature Babies: part of our Forest Friends Series and is designed to encourage caregivers to take their babies out into the natural world – a world rich with sensory input. Nature provides endless ways to interact with your little one; from traversing trails together, feeling the textures of leaves, playing peek-a-boo with trees, and much more. Nature Explorers Homeschool Program: An environmental education program designed for home-schooling families which offers a unique, nature-based educational experience. Classes incorporate hands-on science with nature and environmental awareness, and each concludes with a nature hike. Science On Saturdays: Lecture series highlighting current research on environmental topics. These one-hour, lecture-style programs provide exciting and interactive nature education from a local expert. AUsome Amphibians and Reptiles: Join the staff for a one-hour presentation on the AUsome amphibians and reptiles found in our state and beyond. Children and adults will enjoy this entertaining hands-on program with live animals. Family Discovery Hikes & Nature Walks: offer excellent opportunities to learn about nature and see wildlife up close, while enjoying fresh air and exercise in our beautiful outdoors. In The Garden With Cyndi is a fun, casual gardening class for adults where you get to learn tips and tricks, get your hands dirty, and get expert advice on a myriad of gardening techniques and best practices.