Spring Creek Prairie

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SparrowFest 2026
Oct
23-25
6:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
SparrowFest 2026
Denton, NE
Three-day festival all about sparrows.
Birding & Community Science In-Person
We are the Buffalo and the Buffalo are Us
Nov
8
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
We are the Buffalo and the Buffalo are Us
Denton, NE
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Nocturnal November
Nov
14
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Nocturnal November
Denton, NE
Free fall nighttime festival for the whole family.
Family & Kids In-Person
Christmas Bird Count Training: Bird ID and CBC Basics
Nov
23
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Christmas Bird Count Training: Bird ID and CBC Basics
Denton, NE
Learn tips and fun on identifying winter birds to get ready for the CBC.
Birding & Community Science In-Person
Holiday Open House
Dec
6
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Holiday Open House
Denton, NE
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Family & Kids In-Person
Christmas Bird Count Trainings - CBC eBird Checklist Use/Bird ID
Dec
7
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Christmas Bird Count Trainings - CBC eBird Checklist Use/Bird ID
Denton, NE
A training on using eBird for the CBC and to ask bird ID questions. Will be available on Zoom.
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
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Education Programs & Tours

We offer group tours and field trips that welcome school classes, workplaces, and community organizations to reconnect with nature. Our guided experiences foster curiosity, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of the prairie ecosystem.
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Wildlife Explorers

Looking for a great after-school or summer program to keep learning going for your middle to early high school students?  WILDLIFE EXPLORERS introduces students to five conservation careers and community roles.
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Volunteer at Spring Creek Prairie

From helping with school field trips and land management work, monitoring our trail system, or assisting with special events, let us know what your skills are and how you would like to help.
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