Heron Haven — Free Urban Wetland Sanctuary

About This Opportunity

Heron Haven is a spring-fed wetland and wildlife sanctuary in northwest Omaha — one of the last oxbow wetlands of the Big Papillion Creek inside city limits. Admission is free, open every day from sunrise to sunset, with no registration or reservation needed. The Education Center hosts monthly Second Saturday Programs led by Master Naturalists covering wetland ecology, birds, conservation, and nature photography. An annual Wetlands Festival celebrates the sanctuary each year. Managed by the Friends of Heron Haven and the Papio-Missouri River NRD. One of Omaha's most peaceful and least-known free outdoor spaces.

Who Can Apply

Free and open to all. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Monthly programs open to all ages with no registration required.