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Glacier Creek Preserve is in Douglas County at 14810 State Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007. The entrance to the preserve is located on the north side of State Street about 0.48 km (0.3 mile) west of the intersection of 144th and State Street or 1.13 km (0.7 mile) east of the intersection of 156th and State Street. Brown and white road signs guide you to the entrance. Follow the gravel road down the hill to the headquarters parking area. GPS coordinates of The Barn at Glacier Creek, the Preserve’s education and research facility, are: Latitude: N 41.33886 Longitude: W -96.14702.


T.L. Davis Preserve overlooks the Elkhorn River and the Elkhorn River Valley, and is situated in western Douglas County, Nebraska. The entrance to the preserve is located at the north end of Pine Ridge Road, generally south of Q Street and east of 245th Street (Legal Description: Section 9, Township 14 North, Range 10 East of the 6th P.M). GPS coordinates are: Latitude: N 41.19759 Longitude: W -96.29893.

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  • Check out upcoming events at Glacier Creek Preserve
  • Guided hike at GCP - June 3, 2025
  • Spring Strings at GCP - June 7, 2025
  • Check out the self-guided hike at Glacier Creek Preserve

Volunteers Needed!

Glacier Creek and T.L. Davis Preserves offer many opportunities for students and non-students to get involved in various volunteer activities. Whether interested in gaining experience in restoring and managing natural communities, assisting with outreach events or simply wanting to get outside and enjoy nature, we have the place for you. Learn more.

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  • Glacier Creek Preserve: 14810 State Street | Bennington, Nebraska 68007
  • Preserve Email: unoglaciercreek@unomaha.edu
  • Phone: 402.554.6300

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