Mandan Nature Center

09/24/2026

🏕️ Private Campfire + S'mores Included!

Make some memories at Mandan Park this fall. For just $65, get a private shelter, firepit, wood, and all the s'mores supplies for your family or team.

📍 Mandan Park
📅 Oct 3rd or 10th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Limited availability! Claim your spot today!

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

Gather your friends, family or team for a cozy evening around the fire in Mandan Park! Enjoy a crackling fire, roasting s’mores and make some memories together. Your rental includes a park shelter, firepit, wood and all the s’mores supplies!

📅 October 3rd or 10th
⏰ 5:30–8:30pm
💲 $65

Spots are limited, so reserve your campfire night today! 🔥🌲

09/21/2026

Check out our Birds Nature Backpack—available for FREE checkout anytime we’re open!

Inside, you’ll find everything you need for a birdwatching adventure:
🔍 Binoculars & Magnifying Glasses
📓 Notepad & Pen
🦃 Quaker Boy Turkey Call
📚 Field Guides (including Nebraska Birds & National Audubon Society guides)

Stop by, check one out, and take your park adventure to the next level! 🌲✨

09/21/2026

Outside the Book Club is held at the Mandan Nature Center on the first Saturday of the month at 8:00am! On October 3rd, we'll be discussing the book Coyote America by Dan Flores and then enjoy a short guided hike. Register for free on our website! 🌳📚

09/20/2026

Getting prepped for our weekly nature story time! This week the theme is Bugs! See more info here: Nature Story Time- Bugs!

09/18/2026

Join our Junior Ranger Program!

Each month, kids in 4th-6th grade will get to explore a new subject in the Mandan Nature Center and then put their stills into practice out in the park! Sessions are held on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30am.

🐦 October 3rd - All About Birds
🌳 November 7th - Tree Exploration

Register for each session on our website.

09/18/2026

You asked, we listened! 🪜

Thanks to a great patron suggestion, we’ve added step stools so our little explorers can easily reach the nature exhibits and sink!

Got an idea to make our nature center or programs even better? Drop it in the comments below! Whether you're biking the path, hiking the trails, or bringing the kiddos to storytime, we want to make sure you have the best visit possible.

09/17/2026

Getting ready for our 10am story-time and craft! 🦝 🌖