Our passive listening devices recorded several species of ground-nesting birds in the spring of 2024 at the Preston Nature Preserve. Since many of these are birds of conservation concern, we closed the preserve to visitors for the 2025 nesting season (April 15 – August 15). No visitors were allowed in during this time. This afforded a safe space for these birds, whose only nesting option is grasslands. This measure is a common conservation practice and is in keeping with the management plan that governs the Preserve.

We are thrilled to announce that the Preston Nature Preserve will re-open for human visitors and their leashed canine companions on August 15, 2025, and we encourage you to visit!

Thank you for your patience!