Fall Break Trip with Auburn Outdoors
2025-03-29 09:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Event Venue | Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center
Join Auburn Outdoors for a 2-day, 1-night backpacking trip to Mount Cheaha – the highest point in Alabama. During this trip, you’ll meet other women interested in getting outside, and hike 7 miles among beautiful vistas. Whether it’s your first experience in the backcountry or you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll find community and new experiences on this trip. Check yes to touching the grass this March with Auburn Outdoors.
A required pre-trip meeting for participants will be held on March 25th at 5 p.m. at Auburn Outdoors. Transportation, meals, and gear are included in the trip fee.
Participants should register on the RWC Connect website.

Nature Walks
2025-04-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-05-08 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-06-12 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-07-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-08-14 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-09-11 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-10-09 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-11-13 08:30 - 09:30 and 4 more dates | Event Venue | Kreher Preserve & Nature Center, United States
Join Kreher guides for a peaceful morning walk as you take in the many sights and sounds of the Preserve. Nature Walks offer excellent opportunities to socialize and learn while enjoying fresh air and exercise in our beautiful outdoors.
Nature Walks are for adults only and are offered on the second Thursday of each month from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is not required. Each month features a new seasonal theme. Groups meet at the pavilion.
Nature Walks are free – donations are welcomed. This event will be canceled in the event of rain.

Nature Walk: Reptiles
2025-09-11 08:30 - 09:30 | Event Venue | Kreher Preserve & Nature Center, United States
Join our guides for a peaceful morning walk as you take in the many sights and sounds of the Preserve. Nature Walks offer excellent opportunities to socialize and learn, while enjoying fresh air and exercise in our beautiful outdoors.
Nature Walks are for adults only and offered the second Thursday of each month from 8:30 – 9:30 AM. Each month features a new seasonal theme. Groups meet at the pavilion and pre-registration is not required.
Nature Walks are free – donations are welcomed. Cancelled in the event of rain

Farmers Market
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Event Venue | 2600 Pepperell Pkwy, Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL, 36801, United States
Partner with Tractor Supply for a Farmers Market themed event on Saturday, 9/13/25. The event is open to many types of vendors to sell your homemade or homegrown goods, including 4-H, FFA, food vendors, and more.

The Tree Ride
2025-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Event Venue | Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
A winding ride through Auburn will showcase some of the special trees found here. Local arborists/naturalists will explain the importance of the trees, the services they provide, and how they fit into the urban canopy.
The ride will be about eight miles long and will probably take two–to–three hours, traveling through central Auburn and Auburn University. Lunch afterwards, if you like, to share tall tales about trees, or tales about tall trees.

Branching Out: The Public History of Trees with Brian Dempsey and Carrie Barske Crawford
2025-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Event Venue | Pebble Hill, United States
Part of the OLLI at Auburn Brown Bag Series
Trees are often viewed primarily as natural resources, yet they also hold powerful places in our cultural landscapes and collective memory. Branching Out: The Public History of Trees, a 2025 essay collection from the University of Massachusetts Press, explores trees through this cultural lens and examines their important role in public history practice.
University of North Alabama historians Dr. Brian Dempsey and Dr. Carolyn Barske Crawford each contributed essays to the volume. In “An Island of Trees Called Old Hickory: History and Place in the Mississippi Delta,” Dempsey examines a small stand of trees on the edge of Cleveland, Mississippi. Though ordinary in appearance, the site embodies deep cultural associations that illuminate how people connect with and interpret their local landscapes.
In “‘The Most Useful Tree:’ The American Chestnut, Stories, and Species Restoration,” Crawford explores how the American Chestnut Foundation leverages memories of the tree’s once-vital economic, social, and cultural role in Appalachia to support ongoing restoration efforts. Her work highlights the potential for powerful partnerships between scientists and public historians. Together, Dempsey and Crawford will share insights from their research and invite the audience to reflect on why trees matter—not only ecologically, but as anchors of meaning in public history and cultural life.

Women in the Wild: Sunset Paddle
2025-09-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Event Venue | Auburn Outdoors, United States
Join Auburn Outdoors for a sunset paddle at Lake Martin. During this trip you’ll meet other women interested in getting outside as you paddle your own stand-up paddle board on one of Alabama’s largest lakes. Whether it’s your first experience on a board or you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll find community and new experiences on this female-only trip. The group will depart AO at 4 PM and return at 8 PM. All gear, transportation to and from, and a good time are included in the trip fee.
Meet at:

Auburn Outdoors, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA

Gravel and Grounds
2025-09-20 08:00 - 13:00 | Event Venue | Auburn Outdoors, United States
Registration on RWC Connect: August 18 – September 13
Cost: FREE
It’s time to redefine the group ride. Join Auburn Outdoors for a bike ride through the beautiful town
of Waverly, AL.
We’ll ride 20 miles on some of the Southeast’s best gravel roads before visiting Wild Flour, Waverly’s local coffee shop and bakery. Transportation and bike rental are included at no
cost. Participants will pay for their own coffee and treats while on the trip.

Backpacking Basics
2025-10-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Event Venue | Auburn Outdoors, United States
Backpacking Basics is designed for those new to backpacking or experienced backpackers looking to level up their skills.
In this workshop, you’ll get hands-on with gear, learning what you need depending on your terrain and length of your hike, and how to wear it to set yourself up for success when you head out.

Cost: Free

Harvest Market
2025-10-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Event Venue | Town Creek Park, United States
City Market will be back this fall! Auburn Parks and Recreation invites the community to join us at Town Creek Park on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon for Harvest Market. The market will feature local farmers, growers and artists showcasing a variety of fresh produce and handmade products.

Fall Break at Mammoth Cave
2025-10-09 08:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00 | Event Venue | Auburn Outdoors, United States
Registration on RWC Connect: August 18 – September 23
Cost: $120
Join Auburn Outdoors for an epic Fall Break adventure to Mammoth Cave National Park – the longest known cave system in the world. You’ll explore a natural cave, canoe the river, and hike trails of south-central Kentucky by day and camp under the stars at night.
A required pre-trip meeting for trip participants will be held on September 23rd @ 5 p.m. Transportation, meals, camping accommodations, entrance fees, and all gear are included in the trip fee.

Family Discovery Hike: Birds
2025-10-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Event Venue | Kreher Preserve & Nature Center, United States
Join our guides for an educational adventure as you and your children take in the many sights and sounds of the Preserve. Discovery Hikes offer excellent opportunities to learn about nature and see wildlife up close, while enjoying fresh air and exercise in our beautiful outdoors.
Discovery Hikes are for families with children ages 5 to 12 and offered the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Each month features a new seasonal theme. Groups meet at the pavilion and pre-registration is not required.
Discovery Hikes are free – donations are welcomed. Cancelled in the event of rain.

Davis Arboretum 2nd Tuesday Tours
2025-11-11 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Event Venue | Donald E. Davis Arboretum
Experience the Davis Arboretum like never before! Make plans to attend our new “Second Tuesday Garden Tours” Grab your friends and colleagues and meet us at the Arboretum pavilion for a delightful midday stroll through our beautiful garden as you learn about the wonderful world of Alabama’s native plants.
Tours will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month with additional tours available during the stunning peak bloom and vibrant color change seasons.
Join us as you rediscover the wonder and beauty of Auburn University’s Davis Arboretum!

Parkerson Mill Creek Cleanup
2026-02-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Event Venue | Parkerson Mill Creek Outside of Wellness Kitchen, 370 S Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL, 36832, United States
Join Risk Management and Safety on Friday, February 6th, from 1 pm-3 pm for a fun-filled creek cleanup with Gloves, bags, and water provided. They had over 40 participants in November! They will meet up at the Outdoor Classroom in front of the Wellness Kitchen (across from Beard-Eaves Parking). Please help them welcome Team Braveheart to the cleanup! They hope to see you on February 6th from 1 pm-3 pm.
Contact 334-740-1267 or freemms@auburn.edu for more information.

Campus Clean Up
2026-03-06 09:00 - 23:00 | Event Venue | Intramural Fields, 741 Biggio Drive, Auburn, AL, 36832, United States
Join us Friday, March 6th from 9am-11am for a fun filled cleanup with Gloves, bags and water provided. We had over 60 participants in April!
We will meet up across from the grass intramural fields near the AU Softball Complex (where the Tigers play). We hope to see you March 6th from 9am to 1lam.

Dive into Spring with Auburn Outdoors: Spring Break Trip
2026-03-07 09:00 - 2026-03-11 17:00 | Event Venue | Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center
Spend your spring break in the beauty of Florida’s freshwater springs. You’ll paddle in the crystal clear blue waters of Morrison Springs and explore what’s underneath the surface at St. Andrew’s State Park during a discover scuba experience. Transportation, meals, camping accommodations, entrance fees, discover scuba experience, and all gear are included in the trip fee. A required pre-trip meeting for participants will be held on February 24th at 5 PM at Auburn Outdoors.
Registration Open: 1/7 – 2/27

Leprechaun Hike
2026-03-14 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Event Venue | Louise Kreher Preserve and Nature Center, United States
Get ready for a magical adventure at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center’s annual Leprechaun Hunt! This family-friendly hike will take you on a whimsical journey through the enchanting woods, where you’ll be on the lookout for mischievous leprechauns getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day.
Join us on March 14 as we embark on this delightful quest. Hikes will depart every 30 minutes between 9:30 am and 12:30pm, giving you plenty of opportunities to catch a glimpse of our sneaky little green friends. Along the way, you’ll encounter several fun stops where you can engage in hands-on crafts, activities, and experiments that are sure to bring out your inner leprechaun.
Tickets are just $7 per person (or $5 for members), making it an affordable and unforgettable experience for the whole family. So, put on your best green attire and join us for a day of laughter, exploration, and leprechaun magic at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center!
