Herd at Work
NEW Discovery Trail & Bison Coming in Late May

Visitors will find an exciting new stop this summer on the I-80 corridor in south central Nebraska, thanks to the new discovery trail project and live bison exhibition herd at the Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center. Longer term, a larger herd of bison will become part of the Crane Trust's habitat management plan on the prairie.

The new discovery trail will unfold in phases over the next couple years and will open miles of prairie and diverse habitat to the public. The first phase will begin in late May with the opening of the Nature & Visitor Center's live bison herd exhibition. From there, the trail will lead visitors across the Platte River where they'll be greeted by a variety of learning stations and one-of-a-kind exhibits that reveal the wonders of the Platte River Valley and its extraordinary ecosystem.

The three-year project is being funded through private donations, trail fees, and a grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust with revenue from the Nebraska Lottery.

Please send us the quick-form below to receive details on the discovery trail opening in late May and other trail updates!


Weekend Wild Walks
New SUMMER PROGRAM Perfect for families and young curious minds.

The Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center is introducing a series of activity-based short programs this summer for fun outdoor learning and discovery. They're called Weekend Wild Walks—each one specially designed to ensure a uniquely engaging learning experience for families and children ages 8 and up. Topics range from bats, beetles and butterflies to flowers, furry critters and feathered nesters along the Platte.

The new series will feature a different topic of exploration each week that will run 1.5-2.0 hours in length. Registration fees include a full-time guide and leader for both prairie and indoor activities, plus access to our new live bison exhibition, miles of hiking trails along the Platte River, air-conditioned nature center, art gallery, and snack bar for the day.


When: Saturday Mornings, June 16 – August 18
Where: Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center, I-80 Exit #305
Program Schedule: To Be Announced Soon
Registration–Members: $5.00 per Adult/Child, $15.00 per Family
Registration–Non-Members: $8.00 per Adult/Child, $20.00 per Family

Discounts available when you register for more than one Weekend Wild Walk. Please send us the quick-form below or call (308) 382-1820 for more information and to be notified when the final program offering and schedule are available.


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