Nature Center Wild Fall Festival and Bison Day set for November 7

Published on October 26, 2026

The Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to the Wild Fall Festival and Bison Day Saturday, November 7. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 Coddington Ave. Participants will explore the tallgrass prairie through hands-on activities, guided programs, and educational presentations.

All activities are free unless otherwise noted. The schedule is as follows:

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Nature activities including owl pellet dissecting, prairie seed bombs, make your own bird feeder

• 10 a.m. to noon - Wagon rides for ages 3 and older, $5 per person. Tickets can be purchased onsite, on the day of the event.

• 10:30 a.m. - Lakota Song and Dance with Jerome Kill Smalls

• 10:30 a.m., noon, and 12:30 p.m. - Animal meet and greet with turtles and snakes

• 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - Guided hike focused on bison and native prairie plants

• 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. - Nature story time

• 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. - Tours of historic buildings

• 12:30 p.m. - Raptor Conservation Alliance live raptor presentation

• 12:30 p.m. - Indigenous prairie cuisine tasting and presentation with Chef Anthony Warrior, $18 per person. Advanced registration is required at lincoln.ne.gov/wildfallfestival.

• 1:30 p.m. - Vulture encounter and feeding

Wild Fall Festival and Bison Day provides opportunities for visitors to learn about Nebraska's natural heritage and the role of bison on the prairie through guided learning and outdoor exploration. Activities are designed for individuals, families, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. During the event, participants will be able to purchase food from World Plates, a local food truck vendor.

For more information about the Wild Fall Festival and other programs at the Pioneers Park Nature Center, visit lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter or call 402-441-7895.

For more information about Lincoln Parks and Recreation, visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov.