Solidago Conservancy

One week later, we're still celebrating what this project represents for our community.

The Prairie Corridor Link is the result of incredible collaboration, and we're deeply grateful to the partners who helped make it possible.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone. We're excited for what's ahead as we continue working to protect the landscapes that make our region so special.

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the funding partners who helped make this truly special conservation project possible.

Thank you to the Donlan Foundation, Great Plains Trails Network, J.A. Woollam Foundation, Lincoln Track Club, and The Sherwood Foundation for your commitment to conservation, public access to nature, and the creation of connected landscapes that will benefit wildlife and future generations for years to come.

Together, with our friends at Lincoln Parks & Recreation and Lower Platte South NRD we are protecting natural spaces, expanding recreational opportunities, and building a lasting conservation legacy for our community.

Welcome to the new Prairie Corridor Link!

Less than 1% of Nebraska’s native tallgrass prairie remains today, but our Prairie Corridor project is changing that.

We announced today a 98-acre acquisition that provides a vital link in the corridor, progress made possible through a partnership between the City of Lincoln Government, Lower Platte South NRD, and Solidago Conservancy.

Once completed, the Prairie Corridor will form a continuous 7,400-acre area of tallgrass prairie extending from the Pioneers Park Nature Center to the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, enabling us to grow the good life for our community. As we grow the corridor, we

🥾 create more opportunities for residents and visitors to hike, bike, explore nature, and experience the beautiful landscape that shapes our region’s identity

💧 protect vital natural resources that improve water quality and help reduce flood risks downstream

🌾 preserve an important part of Nebraska's natural heritage for future generations.

Lots of excitement today as we celebrate the Prairie Corridor Link! This milestone represents years of collaboration, vision, and dedication to conservation.

A special thank you to our partners— City of Lincoln Government, Lincoln Parks & Recreation, Lower Platte South NRD , and our many funding partners whose support helped turn this critical conservation project into a reality.

Watch the press conference beginning at approximately 12:20 in the video.

News Conference: Prairie Corridor Link June 11, 2026 News Conference: Prairie Corridor Link June 11, 2026

Solidago Conservancy is partnering with Bike Walk Nebraska on a statewide study exploring how trails impact Nebraska’s economy, health, and quality of life. ✍ If you use or advocate for local trails, have a business alongside a trail, or oversee a trail system, please take a few minutes to provide input in support of the study.

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Protecting our natural lands, one acre at a time.

In just five years, we’ve helped protect nearly 600 acres across Lincoln and Lancaster County—including tallgrass prairie, wetlands, and vital stream corridors. These landscapes provide wildlife habitat, protect water quality, and create lasting green space for our community.

This Give to Lincoln Day, you can help us continue this critical work. Every gift makes a difference.

Today is Give To Lincoln Day! Your support helps protect rare landscapes, connect trails, and ensure these places remain accessible for generations to come. As this reflection reminds us, this work is about more than land; it’s about people, partnerships, and a shared commitment to something bigger.​

Join us in making a lasting impact: https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/solidago-conservancy

Parks, trails, and protected natural areas don’t happen by accident; they’re the result of shared vision, strong partnerships, and people who care deeply about this community.

As Lynn Johnson reminds us, conserving land is about more than preservation—it’s about connection. From neighborhoods to nature, every protected space brings us closer to a healthier, more vibrant Lincoln and Lancaster County. https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/solidago-conservancy

A connected network of greenways and trails doesn’t happen by chance; it’s built through vision, partnership, and community support.
This Give to Lincoln Day, you can help turn that vision into reality—linking people to nature, expanding access, and shaping a healthier, more connected future for Lincoln and Lancaster County. Every gift moves this work forward. https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/solidago-conservancy

For Travis and Karla, Lincoln’s natural spaces aren’t just beautiful, they’re essential to the community’s well-being and future.

Their support helps protect and restore the land so everyone, today and for generations, can experience its beauty, peace, and possibility.

Join neighbors like the Jensens in caring for the places that make Lincoln feel like home. https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/solidago-conservancy