Welcome to the Nature Trail and Picnic Pavilion.

Constructed in 1985 by students in the campus' Biology Club, the Penn State New Kensington Nature Trail has been an important resource in both the biology curriculum and in summer community programs sponsored by our campus. The Trail, as originally designed, is a loop through a patchwork of vegetative communities that illustrate the human-impacted ecosystems and active, second-growth forests of western Pennsylvania. Ecosystem change ("succession") is the major theme of this nature trail.

Virtual Tour
Our virtual tour displays photos of various areas of the campus. To begin the tour, select "Classrooms" on the left navigation bar. Select "Next" or a thumbnail photo to view each photo.

Campus Panoramic Tour
Our panoramic tour will give you a 360-degree tour of ten areas of our campus. To view the panoramic tour, visit, Panoramic Tour

Campus Map
Our campus map will provide you with a detailed floor plan view of all our buildings.  To view the campus map, visit Campus Map (.pdf).

Nature Trail Virtual Tour
Our nature trail virtual tour highlights many of the stops along the .5 mile trail that is located in the southeastern section of the campus, behind the soccer field. To view the nature trail virtual tour, visit Nature Trail