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Prism Art Installation

Through May, 2026, New Installations June - October
During Open Hours
Free

"Prism," an installation of reflective hand made paper by artist Hannah Demma is on view in the Cat House. If you have art you would like to share, please contact Hannah at: hannah@luxcenter.org
Email info@prairiepines.org for more info!
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Free As A Bird

Saturday, May 30. 2026
1-4 PM
Free

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month with Prairie Pines Partners and Wachiska Audubon! Join us in the arboretum with fun hands-on learning for all ages. Go on a guided bird walk, enjoy a children's story or build a human sized bird nest - there's fun for everyone!
Email info@prairiepines.org for more info!
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Lincoln City Library "Around Town Storytime"

Friday, June 12, 2026
10:30-11:30 AM
Free

Join us in the Prairie Pines arboretum for a tree-time story! Storytimes are geared toward chldren ages 5 and under, but all ages are welcome. Bring a blanket and your lunch if you like to have a picnic after storytime!
Email info@prairiepines.org for more info!

more 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.
Pollinators, Plants & Prairie Pines

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Free

wachiska Audubon events

For Wachiska Audubon events, please visit their website.
wachiska events
Run Four The Pines & Paws on the Path

Prairie Pines Nature Preserve “Run Four the Pines”

August 8, 2026 - Watch for Details!
9 AM
Registration Required

The 2025 Run Four the Pines - Paws on the Path was a great run on the trails of the Prairie Pines Nature Preserve! Thank you to those who attended!

Dogs could join their runners in the 2025 4-mile, 1-mile, and youth mile (age 12 and under).  Proceeds went toward Prairie Pines trails and efforts to link them to the Lincoln trails system.

Thank you to our sponsors Prairie Pines Partners, Woodland Animal Hospital, the Lincoln Track Club. Lincoln Running Company, Pittinger & Anderson Investments, Copple Insurance, Eagle Printing, Ink Alley, Wachiska Audubon, Piedmontese, the Mercado and Casa Bovina, Harbor Coffeehouse, Bagels & Joe and U-Stop.

2026 registration opens summer 2026!

Details & Registration