Rallying for Sustainable Communities

Join the Sustainable Bio-Based Materials Lab at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center for an educational family event and learn how to shape the environment, starting at home. They will have interactive stations with hands-on activities where you will learn about sustainability and how to take care of our world…

ContributorApril 7, 2023

Science on Saturdays: Bears

The black bear is Alabama's state mammal, and yet there may be fewer than 300 of these amazing animals in the state! Join Kreher Preserve as Todd Steury, Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology, describes his research into black bears, how you can get involved, and what the future may hold.

ContributorFebruary 17, 2023

Events SDG15 Updates

Planting Tomorrow’s Habitat

by Kaylee Dimock, Office of Sustainability On Thursday, January 26th, the Office of Sustainability and Kreher Preserve & Nature Center hosted Plant Ahead: A Tree Planting Event with volunteers from the College of Forestry Wildlife and Environment as well as the community. In total, 63 workers and volunteers came together…

ContributorJanuary 31, 2023

Plant Ahead – Tree Planting Preparation

The Kreher Preserve and Nature Center needs your help to remove invasive plants and sweetgum trees in order to prepare the area for an upcoming Tree Planting Event! These plants can hinder the growth of the native seedlings we will be planting in January. Volunteers should meet at the Kreher…

ContributorNovember 30, 2021

Kreher Preserve Tree Planting

Come join the Office of Sustainability and the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center for Plant Ahead: A Tree Planting Event. Volunteers are invited to come plant short-leaf pine trees at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center. Together, we will learn about forestry practices, Alabama’s native flora, and how to properly plant trees while enjoying the beautiful outdoor scenery and wildlife of the preserve. Work will…

ContributorNovember 11, 2021

Tales from a Wildlife Vet // Science on Saturdays

The KPNC welcomes Dr. Adam Cooner to take you on an exciting adventure into the world of wildlife medicine. Learn all about veterinarian work with exotic animals and see live animals up close and in-person. This is a one-hour, lecture-style program that will provide exciting and interactive nature education. Admission…

ContributorApril 23, 2021