This event is SOLD OUT. Come join us for a full moon walk and campfire! This family friendly program will incorporate a short, moonlight hike through the forest followed by a campfire under the moon. Along the trails we will talk about the signs of spring and nocturnal life of...

This program has been canceled due to excessively muddy trail conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us for Sunday Trekking at the Forest! We will hike 2-4 miles on different trails each week, and explore the forest during the winter months. Hikes will be more advanced and traverse hilly...

Dive on into this session where we’ll focus on the fish swimming in the wetlands and rivers of Nebraska. We’ll follow the flow of water to learn more about the water cycle and how fish thrive in their watery habitats. $10 per student $4 per tag-along child Teaching Adults are...

Join us for our monthly Seniors Understanding Nature (SUN) lecture series at the Nature Center! Snacks and coffee are available before the presentation, and an optional guided walk on the boardwalk is offered following the program. This program is free for members or with daily admission. This month we will hear...

This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us for a gallery talk by the current artist featured in the Baright Gallery, Agneta Gaines. Gaines will be discussing the inspiration for her art drawn from the natural world, and giving participants an inside look at pieces not...

Come explore the forest using all of your senses! A naturalist will guide children (ages 3-6) and caregivers on a short walk through the forest and look for life you can find up high and down low during the early spring.  Children will be encouraged to make discoveries along the...

Embrace your inner Leprechaun and learn a new skill! Choose your own pre-harvested branch, and craft it into a customized hiking stick. Use hand tools to cut, smooth and work the stick. Add embellishments to make your stick one-of-a-kind. Preregistration required. Members $5; nonmembers $20 includes daily admission. Fees are...