# Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve & Audubon Center Winter Nature Trails

> Place to go for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Open on its own schedule
- Where: Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
- Ages: All ages (Free admission to nature reserve and trails)
- Price: Free admission to nature trails and Audubon discovery center; donations appreciated
- Organizer: Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
- Official page: https://www.aswp.org/pages/beechwood
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Encompassing 134 protected acres of woodlands, meadows, and ponds in Fox Chapel, Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve serves as the headquarters of the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. The sanctuary features over five miles of well-marked, gently sloping walking trails that remain open year-round for family winter hikes and wildlife tracking. Children can follow animal footprints in the snow, watch woodpeckers, cardinals, and chickadees at the bird feeding station from inside heated bird blinds, and explore the indoor nature discovery classroom. The Audubon Nature Store offers children's nature field guides, binoculars, and eco-friendly toys, while regular weekend naturalist walks introduce families to winter tree identification and birding.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: The quarter-mile Spring Hollow Trail is graded and easily navigated with all-terrain strollers; indoor discovery center and restrooms are fully ADA accessible.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Indoor nature center features cozy rocking chairs, a children's nature book corner, and clean family restrooms with changing facilities.
• Age Suitability: Excellent for toddlers, young children, and parents who love peaceful outdoor nature exploration.
• Sensory Tips: Deep natural quiet broken only by birdcalls and rustling winter branches; clean woodland air provides a restorative retreat for sensory-sensitive children.

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