Happy New Year!

January - April Newsletter All of your programming updates for the winter and spring are now available. This issue also includes summer camp info, preschool open house, and info about spring and summer job opportunities. Click the image or link above to download your copy.

Andrea's Year End Review

Prairie Chicken Tour Deadline Extended.  Last Day to Register January 9th. We have also extended our Prairie Chicken Tour deadline to January 9th. Call the Nature Center to register or for more information, 402-441-7895. More info available here .

Mark your calendar with these important dates: January 22 - Summer Camp registration opens. February 1 - 2018/19 Preschool registration begins. February 9 - Sandhill Crane Trip registration deadline. March 31 - Wild Adventures, Free fun day for the family! April 21 - Volunteer work day in celebration of Earth Day.

January Programs

More info about all of our programs is available in our newsletter. Get your copy here .

Coffee and Conversations: Birding &Travel Thursday, January 11 2-4 pm | $5 Suggested Donation Enjoy the afternoon sharing conversations over coffee with others at the Nature Center. Join us in January for birding stories from local birder, Ruth Stearns. Coffee and tea provided.

Preschool Open House Thursday, January 16 | 10 - 10:45 am Inclement weather date: Jan 23 Join us for the Preschool Open House to learn how building with sticks, counting pine cones, and crafting with leaves and seeds can become a part of your child’s educational experience. The nature preschool at Pioneers Park Nature Center offers a preschool program for ages 3-4 and pre-kindergarten program for ages 4-5. Registration for the 2018-19 school year begins Feb. 1. Please, adults only at the open house. For more information please contact the Preschool Director at 402-441-8669.

Cross Country Ski Workshop, Saturday, January 20 | 2-4 pm | $20/person Slide and glide over the snow during the cross country ski workshop lead by Outdoor Adventures from University of Nebraska. This workshop is geared towards those who have never cross country skied or are looking for some tips and tricks for a better skiing experience. Ski rental is included in the registration fee. If weather is not ideal for skiing we’ll strap on our boots and clip into skis for an indoor class, and all participants will receive a coupon for ski rental from Outdoor Adventures. Recommended for individuals 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register by January 17.

Friends Annual Meeting Saturday, January 27 | 9 - 11 am Join the Friends of Pioneers Park Nature Center for their annual gathering. Come learn more about the Friends of Pioneers Park Nature Center and enjoy refreshments and conversation. Presentations will include Nebraska’s Unique Landscape Time-Lapse project by Adrian Olivera and presentation, "Landscapes Planted for a Purpose" by Bob Hendrickson with Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.

Class Registration

Get registered online. Its simple: create a MyInterLinc profile, search for your class by keyword or location, and sign up.

Pioneers Park Nature Center | 402.441.7895 | naturecenter@lincoln.ne.gov parks.lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter

The mission of the Pioneers Park Nature Center is to interpret the natural history of Nebraska and the central great plains; to promote the enjoyment, appreciation and awareness of our natural environment; to practice and foster a conservation ethic;and to provide a sanctuary for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for people.