Prairie Park Nature Center

Address
2730 Harper St.
Lawrence, Kansas 66046 United States Get Directions
Phone 785.832.7980
Website https://lawrenceks.org/lprd/ppnc/

Prairie Park Nature Center opened in 1999 as a 100-acre nature preserve on the east side of Lawrence. The preserve incorporates wetlands, woodlands and prairie habitats and a five acre lake.

Visitors may see a wide variety of native Kansas wildlife on the property including beavers, deer, bobcats and birds of prey.

The nature center preserve and education building are operated by the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and funded by City of Lawrence sales tax revenue.

Prairie Park offers walking trails for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts as well as educational programs to the public, schools and local groups.

The education building features natural habitat dioramas, displays and live animals, including a live bird of prey collection with eagles, owls, hawks and falcons.

The nature center conducts a wide variety of environmental and recreation programs for the public, schools, scouts, adults, and other groups.

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  • Rent and Row at Mary’s Lake

    Prairie Park Nature Center 2730 Harper St., Lawrence, Kansas, United States

    Ages: 5 and up, Experience Mary's Lake with a self-guided paddling adventure! Pick up your ticket at Prairie Park Nature Center, stroll to the lake, and grab your kayak or […]

  • Turtle Yoga

    Prairie Park Nature Center 2730 Harper St., Lawrence, Kansas, United States

    Ages: 3 and Up, Enrollment Min 5 / Max 15. Enjoy a basic yoga practice with turtles! Breathe, stretch, and move the spine through a gentle standing and floor series designed to increase circulation, relax the mind, and boost endorphins with happy turtle encounters. Class will end with one-on-one turtle time! Ages 2 and under […]

  • Turtle Yoga

    Prairie Park Nature Center 2730 Harper St., Lawrence, Kansas, United States

    Ages: 3 and Up, Enrollment Min 5 / Max 15. Enjoy a basic yoga practice with turtles! Breathe, stretch, and move the spine through a gentle standing and floor series designed to increase circulation, relax the mind, and boost endorphins with happy turtle encounters. Class will end with one-on-one turtle time! Ages 2 and under […]