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The Preserve (outdoors) continues to be open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset for daytime hiking.
Building Hours
The Barn does not have regular open hours to those without reservations but is generally open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, from March 1 through November 30. The Barn being open is not guaranteed so be sure to contact the preserve at unoglaciercreek@unomaha.edu to inquire about visiting the inside of the Barn.
Scheduled Barn & Outdoor Use
The Barn at Glacier Creek Preserve and the outdoor space may be scheduled for use by organizations, classes, etc. throughout the year, although availability may vary during holiday periods. To determine availability, please email unoglaciercreek@unomaha.edu or directly contact the Preserve (402-595-1175) at least 48 hours in advance of whatever date(s) you are considering. Additional information about the Barn can be found here.
Glacier Creek Preserve
Email: unoglaciercreek@unomaha.edu
Phone: 402.595.1175
Address: 14810 State Street | Bennington, Nebraska 68007
Preserves Director
Thomas B. Bragg
Professor Plant Community/Fire Ecology
Department of Biology
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68182-0040
Phone: 402.554.3378
Email: tbragg@unomaha.edu
Preserve Operations Administrator
Tracy Coleman
Department of Biology
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68182-0040
Phone: 402.595.1175
Email: tracycoleman@unomaha.edu
UNO Department of Biology
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge St., 114 Allwine Hall
Omaha, NE 68182-0040
Phone: 402.554.2641
Fax: 402.554.3532
Biology Department Website