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Spring Creek Prairie offers a wide range of programs for the general public and specialty groups (public and private schools, day cares, camps, adult organizations) throughout the year. The highlight is our annual prairie festival, Twilight on the Tallgrass, which is held every September to celebrate the majesty of the tallgrass prairie. Information about our public programs can also be found in our newsletter, The Prairie Sage. Public Programs
SNUG AS A BUGClass sizes are limited. Registration is required unless noted otherwise. Call 797-2301 to reserve your space. Payments (cash, check, credit card) accepted on day of class. Saturday, February 6 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon $6/adult, $4/each child 12 and under. Using magnifiers, microscopes, and mindful techniques, adult/child teams will probe through leaf litter and logs to discover a variety of spineless wonders wiling away the winter. Activities include a short hike, weather permitting, and an indoor investigation session. This program is appropriate for grades K through 6 and is designed for adult/child teams of 2 or 3.Preregistration required by February 5. CAMPFIRE DINNER AND A MOVIE FOR SINGLES Saturday, February 13 1:00-4:00 p.m. $10/adult. Learn how to prepare and enjoy a simple campfire meal with other hearty individuals. Cooking will take place on campfire (weather permitting) and enjoyed inside. Following the meal, participants will enjoy popcorn and beverage while watching the film "Botany of Desire" on the big screen in the education room. Space is limited. IN SEARCH OF A SEASON: A SPRING TREASURE HUNT Saturday, March 20 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Starting times for teams every 20 minutes. $15/team This program is designed for teams of two to ten participants. Teams outfitted with a treasure map and clues will search for treasure chests hidden along the trail. At each chest they will use observation skills, deductive reasoning, special equipment, and common sense to investigate the sights and sounds of the prairie and discover the subtle and sometimes elusive treasures of spring. The activities are geared for a variety of skill and interest levels; each team must have at least one adult.Teams must preregister for a scheduled starting time by March 18. BASKET WEAVING Saturday, April 10 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $40/adult 
Local artist and basket weaver Judy Hart will facilitate this hands-on basket weaving workshop.
She will present basic weaving techniques and guide participants through the making of a potato basket, which is a ribbed basket without a handle.
The workshop will be fun and informative for beginners and veteran basket makers alike.
All supplies will be provided, but participants should bring their own 3-5 gallon bucket and pruners or plant clippers, if possible.
Participants will also need to bring their own lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. Space is limited; register early for this popular
class by April 8.
SPRING OPEN HOUSESunday, April 25 1:00-5:00 p.m. Free admissionAfter all the festivities for Earth Day have concluded, spend a relaxing afternoon at Spring Creek Prairie. Take a stroll along the prairie trails and see the prairie awaken in the spring. Download a school field trip brochure. (PDF file) Volunteer Discovery Leaders Wanted: We are looking for people who want to lead students of all ages on field trips to Spring Creek Prairie. Learn more here. Imagine your students learning about Nebraska's natural heritage while exploring one of its most beautiful tallgrass prairies. Spring Creek Prairie has nearly 650 acres of native tallgrass prairie, as well as wetlands, ponds, streams, springs, and bur oak woodlands. Evidence of a rich human history connects the landscape to its past inhabitants (Native Americans, European immigrants, and ranchers). See mid-19th-century wagon ruts from the Nebraska City-Ft. Kearny Cutoff to the Oregon Trail. There are abundant opportunities to experience and learn. Topics include (but are not limited to): 
Animals and Habitats: Students will explore and compare diverse habitats — prairie, streams, ponds, wetlands, and woodlands.
(Meets Lincoln Public Schools First Grade Science Animals and Habitats objectives.)Prairie Explorers: Students will explore the tallgrass prairie and make discoveries about our natural and human history. (Meets Lincoln Public Schools Fourth Grade Science Prairie objectives and can incorporate Nebraska History objectives.) Prairie Waterworks: Become immersed in and learn about prairie springs, streams, and wetlands. (Meets Lincoln Public Schools Fifth Grade Science Wetlands objectives.)  By
incorporating a multi-disciplinary approach and hands-on activities, students are encouraged to make their own discoveries about
Nebraska's natural history. Programs can be individualized to meet particular grade-level objectives, and can be introductions or
follow-ups to classroom study.
Fee is $3/student per program. (One adult sponsor admitted free with every ten students.) Visits can be scheduled for any day of the school year and can last from two to six hours (students need to bring their own lunches; picnic areas available). Classes will be divided into small groups, each led by a staff member or volunteer naturalist. For more information or to schedule your group, call (402) 797-2301 or e-mail us. |
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