The mission of Pioneers Park Nature Center (PPNC) 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. Since 1963, the Nature Center has served the Lincoln area as an environmental education center and wildlife sanctuary. PPNC presently includes two interpretive facilities, 668 acres of woodland, wetland, and prairie habitats, and over eight miles of trails. Programming includes a preschool, nature camps, school hikes, scout badge work, birthday parties, special events and a variety of other classes for all ages. Approximately 30 trained interpretive staff annually lead over 12,000 school children, scouts, and others on natural history interpretive programs.
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