Pioneer Park Nature Center

Pioneer Park Nature Center, established in 1963, is a convert|668|acre|km2|sing=on nature preserve located at the intersections of South Coddington and West Van Dorn Streets in Lincoln, Nebraska and is operated by the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department. [(nd) [http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/parks/nature/natcenter/naturece.htm Nature Center] . City of Lincoln. Retrieved 7/6/07.]

About

The Nature Center is located in the southwest corner of Pioneer Park. The convert|668|acre|km2|sing=on sanctuary includes sections on two sides of Haines Branch Creek. There are eight total miles of trails, several ponds, two interpretive buildings and regular activities throughout the year. The Chet Ager Building, the main interpretive center, contains a variety of exhibits including live animals, a bee skep, and a large herb garden next to the building. [(2007) [http://www.waymarking.com/wm/details.aspx?f=1&guid=7a270a37-686e-42be-a15e-ffa8b7793e1a Pioneer Park Nature Center- Waymarking] . Groundspeak Inc. Retrieved 7/6/07.]

The newest addition to the center is The Prairie Building with prairie and live animal displays and a meeting auditorium. There are four miles (6 km) of trails through native Nebraska prairie grasses, woodlands and wetlands. A herd of bison, along with elk, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and owls are exhibited in their natural Nebraska habitat along the nature center trails. [(2006) [http://www.familytravelguides.com/articles/midweststates/Iowa_Nebraska/lincneb2.html The Parks of Lincoln, Nebraska] . Lanier Publishing. Retrieved 7/6/07.]

The center is open year round and it offers many activities including school program, preschool programs, scout badge work, nature day camps, night hikes and many special events.

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External links

* [http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/parks/nature/natcenter/naturece.htm Pioneer Park Nature Center] website.