Pioneers Park Nature Center
A facility of Lincoln Parks and Recreation, Pioneers Park Nature Center is a 668 acre wildlife refuge with prairie, wetlands, woodlands, ponds and a stream. Located at the west end of Pioneers Park, it has over eight miles of hiking trails, two interpretive buildings with hands-on and small animal exhibits, and outdoor animal exhibits including bison, elk and white-tailed deer herds, owls, hawks, a bald eagle, vultures, and wild turkeys.
Guided Hikes, Try-It & Badges, and Other Programming
Naturalist-led hikes are offered for scouts. Register at least two weeks in advance. Nature Center teacher/naturalists will help your group complete a Try-It or badge in one morning or afternoon. Several offerings for the general public may be of interest including fall hayrack rides, fall and spring bird banding, Halloween Spooktacular, and primitive skills classes (shelter, rope, fire).
Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors (badges geared towards Brownie and Juniors)
When: Open daily except major holidays. Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday Noon-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Fees are based on the length of the program. Call 402.441.7895 for more information. Pre-payment is required.
Capacity: Minimum 10, Maximum 70.
Where: Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S Coddington Ave., Lincoln.
Recognitions: Brownie Try-It- Earth and Sky, Eco-Explorer, Watching Wildlife, Outdoor Adventure, Water Everywhere; Junior Badges- Earth Connections, Eco Action, Water Wonders, Wildlife
Registration: Register by calling 402.441.7895.
Chaperones: Please provide coverage according to Safety-Wise guidelines.
Refunds: 72 hour notification required. There is a $5 charge to process refunds.
Questions: Becky Seth at 402.441.7895 or bseth@lincoln.ne.gov
Notes: Check out our website at www. parks.lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter for more information.