Beautiful hidden gem in the middle of the city! Free entry, easy trails and many benches to rest on or to just sit and enjoy nature. We saw turkeys, rabbits, beavers (muskrats?), And ducks....
Heron Haven Nature Center
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Heron Haven is a spring-fed wetland and wildlife sanctuary located in Omaha, NE, known for being one of the last oxbow wetlands of the Big Papillion Creek. This unique inner-city sanctuary serves as an educational and research asset, providing local students opportunities to engage in ecological studies while offering a spacious Education Center that hosts lectures and courses on conservation and natural history.
Managed by the non-profit organization Friends of Heron Haven, the sanctuary is dedicated to the preservation of its natural biodiversity and the maintenance of its facilities. Visitors can enjoy the serenity of trails, a butterfly garden, and encounters with various wildlife, including deer, foxes, and turtles, all within a peaceful natural setting.
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It was the perfect temperature for a peaceful walk in nature. There was very little wind so the water was glassy calm. Just underneath the surface, the occasional fish swam by. There were not as...
First time visitor Hidden gem Free to enter and free to park Located off maple and across from a golf course Creepy Blair witch vibes absolutely but whimsical serene and peaceful are others...
This Nature Center is a natural haven inside the city itself. Situated in a large wetland area, the center features several ponds within the trees. There are trails leading to the ponds. Follow...
I am so happy I have learned about this place. I don't know how I didn't know it was here before. I have now visited the center about 3 or 4 times and love how peaceful and beautiful it is. It's...
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