Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve

Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve, also known as the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center (KPNC), is a 120 acres (0.49 km2) nature preserve located between Auburn and Opelika in Lee County, Alabama. Established in 1993 through a gift,[1] it is operated as a non-profit outreach program of Auburn University's School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences. The preserve includes a nature playground,[2] amphitheater, wheel-chair accessible 150-seat multi-level meeting area and fire pit, and a covered educational pavilion.[3] There are interpretive signs along the 30 trails that cover 5 miles, restrooms, and drinking fountains.

Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve
Location2222 North College Street
Auburn, Alabama
Coordinates32°38′38″N 85°28′53″W
Area120 acres (0 km2)
Established1993
Managed byAuburn University School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences
Websitewp.auburn.edu/preserve/

The KPNC offers environmental education and outreach programs including animal encounters and guided walks, day camps and pre-school programs.

The KPNC was established by Dr. Louise Kreher Turner (1914-2012) and her husband Frank Allen Turner, who donated and endowed the property to Auburn University for protection and educational purposes.[4]

References
  1. "The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center" (PDF). Forestry Magazine. Summer 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  2. "Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve to celebrate opening of spider web play structure and picnic area". OANow.com. Apr 13, 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  3. "Features". Louise Kreher Forest Ecology. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  4. "Obituary: Dr. Louise Kreher Turner". Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
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