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Located in Erie, PA
Asbury Woods consists of a 234 acre tract of wetlands, forests, fields, streams, and historic properties.
The Andrew J. Conner Nature Center at Asbury Woods is one of the premier award-winning environmental education centers in northwestern Pennsylvania, providing environmental education programs including school and group programs, public programs, special events, festivals, and summer nature camps. Thousands of visitors participate in outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, running, cross-country skiing, and more.
Through the generous support from the community, access to the trails and Nature Center is free and open to the public.
Explore The Trails
Our 234 natural acres of fields, forests, and wetlands offer over 5 miles of breathtaking trails that are free and open to the public during daylight hours every day. One of the most popular Greenway Trail highlights is access to Walnut Creek at the scenic steel walking bridge that spans the Creek.
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.
Use the QR code below to visit our new mobile visitor platform. While on the platform, check out the interactive trail map, the points of interest and view
upcoming events.
Andrew J. Conner Nature Center
The Nature Center will be closed Monday - Friday from January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025 as we work on exciting new updates to the exhibit hall. We will remain open during regular weekend hours.
Asbury Woods Nature Center is a state-of-the-art regional nature center with 234 acres and 5 miles of hiking trails. The Nature Center is free and open to the public year-round.
Address: 4105 Asbury Road, Erie PA 16506
Hours: (April 1 - October 31) Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
(November 1 – March 31) Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Brown's Farm
The barn and nearby property is used for education programs with a focus on watersheds, agriculture, history and sound land use. In addition to educational programs and events, the large meadow at Brown’s Farm is utilized by hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners.
Address: 5774 Sterrettania Rd., Fairview, PA 16415
Little Woods
Built as a safe place for young children to explore, and also as a community model to encourage more outdoor play, the Little Woods is designed to foster creativity, encourage exploration, and begin a lifelong connection to natural places. The Little Woods is open to the public from dawn to dusk and is intended for use by toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary school-aged children, who are supervised by an adult.
Squeaky Frog Gift Shop
The Squeaky Frog Gift Shop is open during regular business hours. All gift shop proceeds directly support programs, trails and exhibits at Asbury Woods. The Gift Shop offers Erie’s best selection of beekeeping supplies. Beginning and experienced beekeepers can find everything they need to keep their hives buzzing. Contact Jeanine Timon for product questions and special orders at 814-836-6175 or jtimon@asburywoods.org
January Hours: Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Regular hours will resume February 1, 2025
Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. , Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.