Visit Prairie Pines
Experience 145 acres of woodland, grassland, wetland and prairie
Open to the Public
Fridays & Saturdays - 9 AM to 5 PM
Major Holidays - Closed
3100 N 112th Street
Lincoln, NE 68527
Inclement weather and road conditions may affect hours.
Some Saturdays will have special events and activities. Please see our Events for more information.
Volunteers NeededVolunteers are needed to help with these expanded open hours. Please contact us if you would like to consider volunteering at the Welcome Center one half day or more each month.
Email info@prairiepines.org to volunteer!
rent the welcome centerThe Welcome Center is available for meetings. Please contact us for more information.
Email info@prairiepines.org for more info!
Nature Ninja Course
Check out the Nature Ninja Course on Walt's Woods Trail when you visit! The course consists of numbered obstacles made of the materials of nature and designed for children. Adult supervision required.
Please let us know if you have ideas for new features and are willing to help!
Nature Nearing at Prairie Pines
We suggest that you get closer to nature by taking a mindful hike in the woods or across the prairie on one of our many grassed trails. Find a little more action on the Nature Ninja obstacle course for kids. We embrace and promote human contact with nature and the "rewilding of children". Significant research comprehensively shows nature experience to mitigate stress, enhance immunity, improve mental and physical health and enrich learning, especially in children. Contact with nature is an inexpensive health intervention that promotes environmental ethics and action that support the ecosystem services nature provides. These behoove community recognition and investment as we face the impact of climate change and other challenges such as a pandemic.
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