We'll be open late, till 8 pm - Tuesdays!
Extended Hours this Summer!
We are going to stay open a little later on Tuesdays this summer. Come out after work to play outside!

The Chet Ager Building will be open till 7:30 pm. Trails will be open till 8 pm.

Every Tuesday June - August.
**No extended hours on July 3, Aug 7 or Aug 14**
A Bunch of June Events
Register for our programs online or call, 402-441-7895.
Nature's Treasure Trek
Friday June 8, June 15, June 22, & June 29
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Meet in the Prairie Building
$3/person for each trek

Join us each week for a treasure trek around the Nature Center. A special theme each week will give us clues to what to search for on our trails. This program is geared towards young children and their families. Register the Wednesday before each trek. 
Composting Demonstration Workshop
Saturday, June 16
10 am | FREE
Learn how to be successful with composting by attending a free composting demonstration workshop sponsored by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and the City of Lincoln Recycling Office. Demonstrations are presented by Extension Master Gardeners and include three types of composting bins and how to use them.

This workshop takes place at the composting demonstration area just across the road from the Prairie Building. 
Father's Day: Frogs and Floats
Sunday, June 17
1-3 pm | $20/family

Spend the afternoon celebrating Dads with frog catching, tadpole chasing, and exploring the wetlands at the Nature Center. We’ll have nets to dip in the water, buckets to collect critters, magnifiers to get a closer look, and field guides to identify what is found. After all the animals are released and the mud is cleaned up we’ll sit back and relax with a cool treat of root beer floats! Old shoes and clothes are encouraged. Insect repellent is also recommended. Register by June 13. 
Rain Barrel Workshop
Saturday, June 16
2-4 pm | $35/person

This build-your-own rain barrel workshop will teach you the basics of rainwater harvesting and how to use a rain barrel for your lawn or garden. All participants will take home a rain barrel, valued at $110. Rain barrels must be transported, by the participant, off-site the day of the workshop. Workshop is geared towards adults, kids can attend with an accompanying adult. Registration ends June 8. This workshop is partially funded by the Nebraska Environmental Trust and hosted by the City of Lincoln Watershed Management. 
Get your the summer issue of From the Trails includes programs through August. Click the link below.
Register for our programs online or call, 402-441-7895.
What else is going on this summer?
Bites, Bikes, & Bison | June 30
Fun for the whole family. $15/person, Kids are FREE.
A fundraising event hosted by the Friends of Pioneers Park Nature Center.

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Pioneers Park Nature Center | 402.441.7895 | naturecenter@lincoln.ne.gov
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The mission of the Pioneers Park Nature Center is to interpret the natural history of Nebraska and the central great plains; to promote the enjoyment, appreciation and awareness of our natural environment; to practice and foster a conservation ethic;and to provide a sanctuary for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for people.