Name: Species ID Walk at Wilderness Park
Start: 2026-03-28T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-28T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Wilderness Park, Lincoln, Ne

Join Conservation Nebraska for a free guided hike with Adam Hintz, Executive Director of Friends of Wilderness Park, and oak woodland ecologist Chance Brueggemann, of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Northern Prairies Land Trust. Together, we’ll explore the diverse wildlife species found within Wilderness Park!
Learn how to identify a variety of plants, mushrooms, and animals while hearing fascinating insights from two experts who have a wealth of knowledge.
Space is limited, so register in advance: https://secure.ngpvan.com/p9z2i-drjEePL00629znvQ2
Meeting Location: 14th Street entrance parking lot (between Yankee Hill Road and Rokeby Road on S. 14th Street)
Look for the Conservation Nebraska feather flag!
Dress for the weather including walking shoes, and bring a water bottle and a snack if desired. There are no services at the park, so plan to bring what you need.
About the Guides:
Adam Hintz is the Executive Director of Friends of Wilderness Park. He has been with the organization for 16 years and brings extensive knowledge of the history, flora, and fauna of Lincoln’s largest park.
Chance Brueggemann is an oak woodland ecologist and Project Biologist with the Northern Prairies Land Trust, in partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He has more than 10 years of experience restoring oak woodlands in southeast Nebraska and a strong interest in fungal diversity and its role within woodland ecosystems.