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As Free As A Bird...

Sunday, May 4, 2025
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Free

Celebrate Nebraska's birds on World Migratory Bird Day with fun art activities, bird watching and more. Have a close encounter with birds from Raptor Conservation Alliance at 2 or 3 PM; take a bird watching walk at 1 or 2:30 PM; hear a story about birds in the corncrib at 1:15 or 1:45 PM.
Email info@prairiepines.org for more info!
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Guided Hike Summer Series I: Living Rainbow Trail

Saturday, June 7, 2025
10:00-11:00 AM
Free

Join Conservation Nebraska and Prairie Pines for our Guided Hike Summer Series. June is a month bursting with life and color. This month we take a slower saunter-style hike to better observe the abundance of color that nature has to offer.
Email info@prairiepines.org for more info!
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Pollinators, Plants & Prairie Pines

Saturday, June 14, 2025
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Free

Join us for a buzz-worthy family event celebrating pollinators! Discover the vital role that pollinator plants, insects and wildlife play in our ecosystem through interactive activities. From DIY bee baths to a pollinator bioblitz, there's something for everyone to enjoy. With the knowledge you gain, you can make a difference in your own back yard. Organized in collaboration with Nebraska Game & Parks Educators.
Email info@prairiepines.org for more info!

all prairie pines events

Explore the wonders of nature at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve. Join us for enriching events and immersive experiences amidst the tranquil beauty and wildlife of Nebraska's natural landscape.
Guided Hike Summer Series 2: Prairie Appreciation Hike

Saturday, July 5, 2025
Free

Prairie Pines Nature Rendezvous

Saturday, July 12, 2025
Free

Guided Hike Summer Series 3: Research Discovery Hike

Saturday, August 2, 2025
Free

Summer Walk in the Woods

Saturday, August 23, 2025
Free

Tree Your Mind Community Wellness Festival

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Fees Apply

Autumn Walk in the Woods

Sunday, November 9, 2025
Free

Winter Walk in the Woods

Sunday, December 21, 2025
Free

Run Four the Pines

August
Registration Required

Run 4 The Pines - Prairie Pines Nature Preserve
Run 4 The Pines - Prairie Pines Nature Preserve

Prairie Pines Nature Preserve “Run Four the Pines”

July 2025
Watch for Details!
Registration Required

It was another hot one on the trails at the July, 2024 Run Four the Pines! Thank you to those who attended the four- mile run/walk and a one-mile youth run. The run was followed by an afterparty in the arboretum with music, food and brew. Proceeds will go toward linking Prairie Pines to the Lincoln trails system.

Thank you to our sponsors Prairie Pines Partners, the Lincoln Track Club. Lincoln Running Company, Pittinger & Anderson Investments, Union Bank, Eagle Printing, Ink Alley, Piedmontese, the Mercado and Casa Bovina.

Watch for details of the 7th Annual Run Four the Pines in 2025!

Details & Registration