For over 40 years, Ruffner Mountain has endeavored to be a good steward to the environment and a good neighbor to our community. As a scrappy grassroots organization, we also understand that small changes can make big impacts.
With this in mind, we have made the difficult decision to close the Nature Center until Tuesday, April 7th, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. All public and school programs will be cancelled during this time. All future programming decisions will be made on a week to week basis. Please continue to check the website for updates.
For now, our trails and the pavilion restrooms will remain open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Staffing will be limited and may not be available to ask for directions or to assist in an emergency. If you have an emergency, please call 911. To report an issue, you may email us at info@ruffnermountain.org
We ask that you are mindful of your impact on the trails, parking lot, and public areas at Ruffner Mountain - remember to follow social distancing recommendations and visit the preserve in small numbers. Ruffner Mountain is a sanctuary for not just people, but for wildlife and future generations; therefore, once all parking spaces are full, please do not attempt to enter the Nature Preserve.
We depend on your membership and support to protect this place and for it to remain accessible to everyone. We ask all those visiting the preserve, that can afford it, to please become a member online.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this period of uncertainty.
Please stay safe and take care of each other.
