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The Year of Trees
year of trees

The Woods are Calling.

With over 234 acres, 5 miles of trails, and year-round programs there’s always something new to discover at Asbury Woods.

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Discovery & Adventure

Click the season wheel to learn more about year-round offerings, including what you'll find on the trails, special exhibits, seasonal activities and more.

Spring

When buds are on the trees and things start to look green it makes you want to refresh and recharge. Spring is a great time to view beautiful wildflowers on the trails, watch birds flit around, or to listen for spring peepers near the Wasiesky Teaching Pavilion. Spring is a great time to start something new, like mountain biking on the Greenway Trail to hiking a new path. It’s also a great time of year to learn something new, like how maple syrup is made.

Summer

Longer days and warm temperatures makes getting outside easy! The tree canopy on the trails makes for cool shade on a warm summer day so get out and enjoy or cool down by taking a hike to Walnut Creek and splash in the water. We hope you join us for a guided program and get outside to enjoy all of summer’s fun in Erie. Other activities you can do at Asbury Woods include:

What to do when you’re there:
• Creeking
• Stomping
• Looking for macroinvertebrates

Fall

The trails are breathtaking during autumn when there’s the crunch of fallen leaves under foot and the beautiful changing fall foliage. We hope you get a chance to visit the Grandfather Tree or the bridge over Walnut Creek to relax and unwind. You can also stop in the Nature Center to learn more about the animals you might see on a walk in the woods. To make the most of the fall season, check out these activities:

Winter

Let’s embrace Erie’s winters with a brisk hike along snow-packed trails or trying cross country skiing or snowshoeing. Freshly fallen snow on the tree limbs is the perfect backdrop for a wintry hike along the trails. Embrace the cooler temperatures by looking for animal tracks in the snow or trying a new way to explore the trails.

Wildflowers

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Maple Production

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Bird Watching

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Observing Bees

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Recreation

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Creek Exploration

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Owl Prowl

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Features of Fall

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Animals of the Exhibit Hall

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Tracks and Signs

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Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

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Life in the Cold

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Latest News

Asbury Woods Launches New Interactive Trail Map | September 2024

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

The first week of September Asbury Woods will debut a new interactive trail map and visitor experience through Engage by Cell, a recognized leader in mobile technology solutions. The new program will allow visitors to use a QR code to have a dynamic trail map in their hands. “Blue Dot” waypoint locating will use GPS to show visitors where they are on the trail system to enhance navigation and wayfinding. The program will also include points of interest along the trails to provide a deeper level of engagement for visitors who want to know more about the flora, fauna and history of Asbury Woods. Seasonable updates will ensure that there is always something new to learn whether a first-time visitor or a frequent trail user.

New Volunteer of the Year: Jon Hurst

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

This spring, Asbury Woods put out a call for help for Facilities and Grounds volunteers, and Jon Hurst answered that call! Since then, he has dedicated over 50 hours of his time to projects such as boardwalk repair and other trail maintenance. Jon was familiar with Asbury Woods as a walking destination, often coming with his wife. Jon states, “I enjoy giving back to Asbury Woods because I see it as an asset in Erie that lots of people use and appreciate.” Jon says he has found the experience worthwhile and would recommend it to others thinking about volunteering. 

We certainly appreciate all the work you have done and hope that others will be inspired by your efforts to volunteer as well. Thank you, Jon, for all your hard work!

Youth Volunteer of the Year: Kate Pelkowski

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Kate started volunteering with Asbury Woods in 2022, where she started as part of the Animal Care Crew and later as a summer camp assistant. Since then, Kate has donated over 200 hours of her time. One of her favorite parts of volunteering at Asbury Woods is caring for our resident ambassador animals, particularly the box turtle, Fridge. Kate says, “I love working with all the school groups and seeing a love for science and nature in summer campers.” She originally began volunteering at Asbury Woods as part of a school service requirement but has stayed on because she loves the atmosphere and how nice the staff are. We love having the younger generation as volunteers and hope that even more choose Asbury Woods as their way to give back.

Thank you, Kate, for all the time and energy you’ve put in with our Summer Campers!