Heron Haven Nature Center

A hidden away spot in busy surroundings. Ponds, herons, perching birds, butterflies & mosquitos abound in summertime. A beautiful planted garden also awaits you with loads of flowers. Be sure to bring a camera or a great cellphone with you so you can capture the moment!

Great little spot to watch wildlife. You may want to bring binoculars if you want a closer look. It was a little smaller than I thought it might be, but very well kept and pleasant.

This was the longest these kiddos have been quiet in days! Not even a noise as they tip toed, yes you read that right, tip toed through to try to not scare any animals! It is an excellent learning place as well as a great place to just stretch your legs! We had a great time here and hope to be back!

This hidden gem in NW Omaha is a great spot for bird watching and also has educational butterfly and caterpillar gardens. A helpful volunteer at the boardwalk told us about the history of the center and we watched several geese take off and land at the larger lake. The trails are mulched and the parking lot is gravel.

Beautiful trails and viewing areas! I saw a ton of creatures in their natural habitat. There were fish jumping, frogs blending in, birds chirping, herons, geese, and I saw a mink swimming too! They had free seeds to take and plant, including a start to a chokecherry. They have a photo contest for those interested!