Prairie at sunset

Explore Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center

Learn about getting around and what there is to see at Spring Creek Prairie.
5
Miles of trails
240
Bird species observed
1,160
Acres of tallgrass prairie and associated habitats preserved

Welcome to Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center!

Grab your binoculars and come explore the breathtaking tallgrass prairie. There are lots of things to see at any time of the year.

  • The trail system is a series of mowed trails through the grasses. They wind through beautiful stands of grasses and wildflowers, the riparian areas of Spring Creek, around wetlands and ponds, and up and down some not-so-steep hills.

  • The paved trail leading from the parking lot to the visitor center is accessible, as are the limestone-covered trails just beyond the visitor center. A wheelchair is available for use. Get to know more about the visitor center here.

  • One path leading from our parking lot going north is bike and animal friendly, but the other trails are for pedestrians only.

  • One trail leads to the wagon ruts from a cutoff to the Oregon Trail.

  • Visitors are welcome to wander off the trails.

Your Guide to Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
How We Make a Difference
We work locally to protect birds. Click on a project to learn more.
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Denton Hills Initiative
Promote tallgrass prairie conservation on private lands in a three-county area by working with local ...
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Workers on a prescribed burn at Spring Creek Prairie
Prescribed Fire in the Great Plains
Improve biodiversity and health of Great Plains Grasslands.
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Sandhill Cranes at sunset
Platte River Initiative
Build a riverscape throughout the Platte River Basin that sustains thriving local communities and ...
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