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Visiting the Preserves.
| We encourage the use of Glacier Creek Preserve and T.L. Davis Prairie for research projects, educational activities, and visitations to the extent that such use does not affect the long-term value of the preserves as ecological research sites. Please follow the Preserve Policies & Regulations. | |
UNO Students & Faculty The preserves provide incredible educational resources for students and faculty at UNO. We encourage University departments across campus to use the sites for teaching and research. Several service learning opportunities are available for students to be involved in throughout the year. Contact the Preserve Manager to make arrangements to bring your class out or hold a special event at the preserves. |
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Educators What better place to teach students about the natural history of Nebraska than a tallgrass prairie preserve? Area grade school, middle school, high school and college educators are encouraged to take advantage of Glacier Creek Preserve as an outdoor classroom. The Preserve Manager would be happy to assist you with your educational needs. Generally, late summer and fall (August - November) are the best times for K-12 schools to schedule visits to the preserves. |
General Public The preserves are great places to learn about and experience the natural history of Eastern Nebraska. They are open to visitation by the public from sunrise to sunset. We request that large groups (generally 6 or more people) contact the Preserve Manager prior to visiting to accomodate such use. Pets are prohibited at both preserves. Please park in designated areas and follow the Preserve Policies & Regulations on this page. |
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Tours Tours for groups, organizations, clubs and the general public are available at Glacier Creek Preserve and T.L. Davis Prairie. Typically, walking tours last 1-2 hours. We explore the prairie and discuss the history of the preserve, restoration efforts and on-going experiments taking place at the preserve. Contact the Preserve Manager to set up a tour. |
Preserve Policies & Regulations:
- Motorized vehicles are prohibited beyond the entrance drive or parking lot at both preserves. Exceptions may be made for researchers if approval is granted by the Director or Preserve Manager.
- Please do not block neighboring driveways at the entrance of T.L. Davis Preserve.
- Pets are prohibited on all preserves (leashed or unleashed).
- You can venture off-trail, but please avoid walking through the experimental research plots located at Glacier Creek Preserve (see trail map). Please don't disturb flagged areas or remove any flags, stakes, equipment or markers at either preserve - they are probably part of ongoing research.
- Keep the preserves clean - please do not litter
- Do not disturb or remove any plants, animals, or other materials. Special permission may be granted to collect specimens for classroom or research activities if approved by the Director or Preserve Manager.
- Hunting, trapping, and fishing are not allowed. Firearms and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- Camping and open fires are prohibited.
- Be respectful of other visitors.
- Access to The Barn at Glacier Creek Preserve is off limits during construction. Do not enter the flagged construction area.