Nine miles northwest of downtown Lincoln is a 235-acre prairie that has connected the community to nature for more than 100 years.
Appropriately named Nine-Mile Prairie, it is a relic of the landscape that once dominated this part of the world. It’s a place the public can visit to walk, learn or just relax. It’s a living laboratory, where University of Nebraska–Lincoln students and faculty have studied grassland ecology, soil science, grassland management and more for more than a century.
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It’s also the subject of a new film, which will premiere during a special event at 7 p.m. Friday in the Hardin Hall auditorium, 3310 Holdrege St. The film, “Nine-Mile Prairie: Hope in the Tallgrass,†touches on the history, ecology and future of the land, as well as ways it has been used by the university and public over the years. A second film, “Salt Valley Greenways: Nature’s Network,†highlighting the public green spaces that surround Lincoln, will also be shown during the event. Both films are free and open to the public.
The Center for Grassland Studies, along with Solidago Conservancy and Wachiska Audubon, are sponsoring the screenings. Complimentary parking will be available outside Hardin Hall.
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30 photos that show why fall is beautiful in Nebraska
Fort Niobrara
Stream above Fort Falls on Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge in fall color.Â
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Nebraska National Forest
A stand of quaking aspen grows beneath a cliff along West Ash Creek in the Nebraska National Forest near Crawford.
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Trees in autumn
Bedecked in their autumn finery, oaks and sycamores create a magnificent sight at Indian Cave State Park near Shubert in Richardson County.
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Indian Cave
View from the scenic overlook on Loop Road at Indian Cave State Park.Â
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Upper Big Cedar Falls
Upper Big Cedar Falls, aka Twin Falls, on land owned by The Nature Conservancy south of Sparks in Cherry County.Â
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Fort Robinson
The still water at Grabel Ponds reflects the colors of fall at Fort Robinson State Park.Â
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Aspen Pond
Aspen Pond in Sioux County with fall colors reflected in water.Â
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Smith Falls State Park
Greg Gass and son Ryan paddle a kayak on the Niobrara River through Smith Falls State Park along with two unidentified canoeists
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Mahoney
White-tailed deer buck against background of fall color at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park in Cass County.Â
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Branched Oak
A sailboat moves across the water against the backdrop of fall foliage one evening at Branched Oak State Recreation Area.
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Indian Cave
Indian Cave State Park in Richardson County
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Sunflower
Frost adorns a sunflower along Breakneck Road southeast of Crawford.Â
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Boyer Chute
The bright red, orange and yellow leaves of poison ivy at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County.Â
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Missouri River Bluffs church
Brownville Methodist Church in Missouri River Bluffs.Â
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Camping
Camping at Indian Cave State Park.
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Nebraska National Forest
A biker rides the cliffs trail at the Nebraska National Forest in Dawes County near Chadron.Â
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Fort Robinson
Fall colors stand against the backdrop of buttes at Fort Robinson State Park.Â
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Niobrara in autumn
Morning finds the Niobrara River below Berry Bridge in Cherry County still under a gray fog, while the rest of the valley sparkles with fall color.Â
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Gifford Point
A silver maple tree at Gifford Point near Bellevue.Â
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Nine Mile Prairie
Tallgrass prairie landscape at Nine Mile Prairie.Â
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Arbor Lodge in fall
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in Nebraska City in Otoe County.Â
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Indian Cave State Park
Indian Cave State Park in Richardson County.
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Neale Woods
Fall color at Neale Woods in Douglas County.Â
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Lake Minatare
Sunset behind cottonwoods around Lake Minatare.
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Wildwood Lake State Wildlife Management Area
Morning at Wildwood Lake State Wildlife Management Area.Â
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Sioux County
Trees show their fall colors along Rimrock Road in Sioux County.
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Fort Robinson
Fort Robinson State Park.
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Niobrara River
Niobrara River east of Valentine.
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Nebraska National Forest
The forest floor takes on fall color beneath the ponderosa pine trees in the Nebraska National Forest near Chadron.Â
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Indian Cave
A visitor backpacks at Indian Cave State Park in Richardson County.Â
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