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Come and explore Severson Dells, with our hiking trails, visitor center, The Grove Nature Playscape and gift store. We offer a wide range of engaging programs for all ages to connect with nature.

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    Everyone belongs in nature. Join us as a member and discover a sense of community with other nature lovers and the wild world itself! Your membership helps to make nature education more accessible to everyone now and for future generations. Click below to learn more about the benefits of joining as a member of Severson Dells. 

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    Field Notes Blog

    Elliot Update: March 2026

    By Emma Zimmerman • March 3, 2026
    As many of you know, Severson Dells acquired the former Elliot Golf Course in the fall of 2024, and we are excited to have begun rewilding efforts! We kicked off this year by seeding the first 50 acres, both with help from the community during our Fore the Prairie event, and a commercial seeder. 1,380 pounds of native prairie seed were spread across the site, including the seed of more than 120 species of native prairie grasses and wildflowers!

    Wildlife at Elliot

    By Lauren Bonavia • February 26, 2026
    Rewilding the Former Elliot Golf Course

    (Re) Introducing Emma!

    By Emma Zimmerman • February 24, 2026
    For those who may not know me, I previously spent two wonderful years here at Severson Dells working in environmental education and community science, helping our community connect with the land in meaningful ways. I am so excited to announce that I am back at the nature center for the next few months! In this role, I’ll be leading all things Science Communication, so be on the lookout for educational blogs, behind-the-scenes restoration updates, and social media posts that (hopefully) make ecology feel a little less intimidating and a lot more exciting.

    Land Acknowledgement Statement

    Severson Dells Nature Center and Preserve are located on the traditional lands of the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), Meskwaki, Winnebago (Nebraska) and Potawatomi.  We recognize these people, among others, for their stewardship of this land.


    To learn more about territory acknowledgments and to find out more about the land you are on, visit:         Native-Land.ca | Our home on native land. Please contact us if you have additional information or suggestions.