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Events!

Earth Day Every Day

April 20, 2024, 1-4 PM (Free!)

This awesome planet is a good focus to start off our 2024 season of events. Children can do a fun activity and all can learn things we can do to be a responsible part of the earth ecosystem to help keep it livable for all species. The Preserve Welcome Center, trails and Nature Ninja course are open to the public every Friday and Saturday from 9 AM - 5 PM except on major holidays or during inclement weather. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry no pets!

Contact info@prairiepines.org for questions.

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Upcoming Events!

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month & World Migratory Bird Day!

May 18,2024, 1-4 PM (Free!)

Join the Prairie Pines Partners in the arboretum with fun activities all about birds! Nebraska has incredibly important habitat as a stop-over for migrating and year-around birds. Birds have been around for a long time and we want it to stay that way. We travel life on earth together! Many species are under threat due to habitat destruction and climate change. Learning more about them helps conservation so we can share the earth together! The Welcome Center, trails and Nature Ninja Course are open to the public from 9 AM - 5 PM every Friday and Saturday year around unless on a major holiday or if inclement weather. Please dress appropriately. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry no pets!

Contact info@prairiepines.org for questions.

2024 Events!:

2024 "Run Four the Pines" Saturday, July 27, 2024, 5-10 PM.

Join us for the hot and happy 6th Annual Run Four the Pines 4-mile run/walk and youth cross country style run through the prairie and woods of the Prairie Pines Nature Preserve. The evening run is followed by an afterpary with music, food and drink. Food vendors include Rutabagas, Harbor Coffeehouse and others. Thank you to our sponsors: Lincoln Track Club, Lincoln Running Company, Pittinger & Anderson Investments, Code Beer,Saro Cider, Eagle Printing, Ink Alley, U Stop, Harbor Coffeehouse and the Waverly Rescue Squad. The registration link below is open. Please check it out for details and to register.

Contact Race Director Brian at runfourthepinesrd@gmail.com if questions about the Run.

for details and to register.