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Inside the Visitor Center


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Tour the Visitor Center
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Discovery Den playroom, interactive exhibits, library, live animals, bird viewing window, and more!

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Backpack Rentals

Take one of these activity backpacks on the trail. Backpacks include games, activities, and naturalist "tools."

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Attend a Program

Check out our calendar of events and see if any special programs are going on. 

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Amenities

Men and women restrooms, both with changing tables. Water fountain with refillable water bottle feature (coming soon - July 2020)

Picnic Area & Nature Play Area


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Picnic Area

The picnic area is open to the public unless reserved. There are other picnic tables on the property as well.

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Nature Play

Our nature play area features a sandbox, stump trail, climbing gym, and a zip line! Located behind the picnic area.

Fairy Trail

The fairy trail features 10+ unique fairy houses, an i-spy trail, and more! Anyone is welcome to leave fairy decorations on the trail for others to see! 

Hiking & Trails


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Hike

Click here to view our trail map.  Or click here to see our natural attractions like our bog garden & butterfly garden. 

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Tree & Shrub Trail

Use our guide and learn about trees and shrubs along the trail.

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Letterbox

There is one letterbox hidden on our site - grab your journal and stamp. What a great adventure!

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Feed the Fish

Pick up fish food inside the visitor center and take a short hike down to the pond to feed our resident fish and turtles. 

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​​Geocache

There are several geocache boxes hidden on our site. Use your GPS to locate the hidden cache boxes.

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Bike Trail Connection 

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Our parking lot is connected to the Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail. Look for the sign and trail that heads north off the trail. 

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