For almost 100 years, Pioneers Park has been Lincoln’s “backyard” and every year thousands of people visit the Park’s Nature Center to enjoy natural landscapes, beautiful gardens, and recreational opportunities.

Did you know Elephants used to live in Nebraska? Rhinos too? Nebraska and the organisms that used to call it home have changed a lot in the last 14 million years.

Insects, spiders, and parasites, oh my! Big or small, these insects, arachnids, and worms play important roles within our local ecosystem.

Blast off into a fun whirlwind of space exploration.

Explore Nebraska landscapes and the amazing creatures that occupy the beef state.

Play is a very important (and fun!) way young children explore their environment.