Parks and Recreation Twilight Treks Begin November 8

Parks and Recreation Twilight Treks Begin November 8

Published on November 06, 2025

The Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to Twilight Treks, a series of guided evening walks through Lincoln's wild spaces.

Each trek explores a different location and theme, from nocturnal wildlife to astronomy and storytelling. The fee is $5 per person and pre-registration is required. Participants should dress for the weather and be prepared to walk on natural surfaces in low light conditions.

The first Twilight Trek at Holmes Lake Park will include a visit to Hyde Memorial Observatory. Telescope viewing will be available from 7 to 10 p.m., weather permitting.

The Twilight Treks schedule is as follows:

• Holmes Lake - Saturday, November 8, 5:45 to 7:15 p.m.
• Beal Slough - Friday, November 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• Pioneers Park Nature Center - Friday, December 5, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• Bethany Park - Friday, December 19, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• Wilderness Park - Friday, January 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

For information or to register for Twilight Treks, visit secure.rec1.com/NE/lincoln-ne/catalog (Search: Twilight Treks) or call 402-441-7895. Space is limited and registration closes one day before each event.