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Location
Best time
Plan your visit for Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM-4 PM or Sunday 12 PM-4 PM when the Visitor Center and Farm Museum are open; the site is closed Mondays. Trails are accessible daily 8 AM-9 PM, so you can enjoy outdoor walks even on Mondays.
Visitor tip
Bring a camera or plan a photoshoot—the property offers abundant scenic photo opportunities including historic buildings, animals (goats, chickens, turtles, rabbits), and natural landscapes including a creek.
Visitor tip
Attend special events like Preschool Adventures, Homeschool Adventures, or guided nature hikes to enhance the educational experience with hands-on activities and expert-led interpretation of the 46-acre preserve and historic farm buildings.
About Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center
Wooded park with a historical village. Protected woodlands & historic buildings offering educational opportunities on nature & the past.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Size
- 46 acres with 1.25 miles of trails
- Admission
- Free (donations appreciated)
- Programs
- Summer camps, homeschool adventures, guided hikes, preschool activities
What visitors say
Had this spot on my Google Maps for a while now and this past Sunday for #sabbath we finally got to check it out. No admission fee, great parking. Visitors center was clean and welcoming. Ryan was working the desk and was helpful and…
What a great little hidden gem. Was headed to the area and decided to stop by. Sometimes it may seem like the all trails app is taking you in the wrong direction but if you follow it it will lead you to where you're supposed to go. Nice…
Lovely place for a walk! I have yet to attend any events, even though the calender has some fun sounding events. Nice place to also take pics for a photoshoot and learn a little history about the mill. Restrooms are clean and well…
From 745 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Autrey Mill Nature Preserve features 46 acres of protected woodlands with 1.25 miles of woodland trails that remain open daily from 8 AM to 9 PM, providing extended access for nature exploration
- The preserve operates on a free admission model while maintaining animal ambassador programs and a Farm Museum, making it accessible to all ages without entry fees
- The facility houses multiple animal species including snakes, turtles, goats, chickens, and rabbits in designated areas throughout the property, functioning as both a nature preserve and interactive animal education center
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