Pioneers Park Nature Center Announces June and July Programs

Published on June 06, 2023

Lincoln Parks and Recreation today invited residents to Pioneers Park Nature Center programs in June and July. The events require pre-registration online or by contacting the Nature Center at 402-441-7895 or at naturecenter@lincoln.ne.gov.

• Wildflower Walkabout, Friday, June 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Enjoy a hike in the woodlands and prairie, learning about the plants and flowers found at the Nature Center. This event is part of the statewide celebration of Nebraska Wildflower Week. Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the start. Those interested must preregister by noon June 8. There are no drop-ins and the fee is $5 per person.

• Father’s Day Fun, Saturday June 17, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – This guided exploration hike is followed by cold treats. Participants will meet at the Lynn Johnson Nature Education Building. Those interested must preregister by June 16 and space is limited to 24 participants. The fee is $5 per person or $25 per family.

• Hand in Hand, Fridays on June 16, June 23, June 30, and July 7, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Parents, grandparents, guardians and children ages 2 and a half through 7 will make discoveries and explore the wonders of nature through hikes, activities, and stories. Themes include: Colors and Shapes in Nature, Animal Homes, Pollination Power, What a Hoot!, Wonderful Trees, Show me the Energy!, and What’s in a Cloud? The fee is $3 per person.

• Butterfly Count, Saturday July 8, 9 a.m. to noon – Join an experienced guide on a leisurely hike while identifying and counting butterflies. The count will begin with an educational slide show and data will be sent to the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). Patrons will meet at the Prairie Building. Those interested must register by July 7. The registration cost is $6 per person and covers NABA fees.

For more information about the Pioneers Park Nature Center, visit lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter. For more information about Lincoln Parks and Recreation preschool programs, visit lincoln.ne.gov/preschool. For more information about Parks and Recreation, visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov.