Snakes have scales.  Mammals have fur.  Birds have feathers.  Salamanders have skin.  Invertebrates have an exoskeleton.  All of these body coverings help animals protect themselves, as well as help them thrive in their environments.  In this episode we will look at the science behind scales, fur, feathers, skin and exoskeletons.  What animals have them?  What are they made of?  What are some cool things they can do with them?  Do they change color?  All of these questions and many more will be answered.  Join us and see!

This event is FREE, but requires pre-registration: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlf–prDkoGtFsyRySMUdUD7N3e1Hl0Lk4

After registering, you will receive a conformation email with more information for the event.  Then, on the day and time of the event, use the link provided in the confirmation email and password to join us.

Unable to attend a live event?  Each virtual webinar will be recorded and posted to the Nebraska Game and Parks YouTube Education Channel, here you can watch past recording of the Science of as well!

Please contact Monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov with questions or for more information.  You can also check out the events on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Facebook Page and the Nebraska Project WILD Facebook page.

Join us LIVE on Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Nebraska’s Facebook Page for our Snowy Saturday Series. This week we explore Winter Wildlife Tracking.

Nebraska wildlife tracks can be hard to identify, but if you look closely there are many components that can help you identify those feet, or hooves, or Chupacabra tracks! Come join me on this Snowy Saturday Series to learn basic identification of wildlife tracks right from your own backyard! No supplies needed, just sit back, and learn with us!

Find event details at facebook.com/BOWNebraska

Turtles are reptiles and one of the oldest and most primitive in this group.  They can be found in almost every type of climate and are extremely diverse.  In Nebraska, we have nine different species of turtles and most are adapted for a life in the water.  But, like any other group of animal there are always exceptions.  Come join us in this episode to learn all about the ins and outs of turtles.  Why did they evolve to have a shell?  What is their “beak” made out of?  What do they eat?  How big can they get?  Join us and see!

This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqduCgrTMvHtPN4TuLCkAGDBb8X_gCJN2X

After registering, you will receive a conformation email with more information for the event.  Then, on the day and time of the event, use the link provided in the confirmation email and password to join us.

Unable to attend a live event?  Each virtual webinar will be recorded and posted to the Nebraska Game and Parks YouTube Education Channel, here you can watch past recording of the Science of as well!

Please contact Monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov with questions or for more information.  You can also check out the events on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Facebook Page and the Nebraska Project WILD Facebook page.

Join us LIVE on Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Nebraska’s Facebook Page for our Snowy Saturday Series. This week we explore Archery Bow Maintenance.

Come learn from some diehard archers how to ensure that your bow setup is ready to perform this year! After a long season of hunting wear and tear, being sure that your archery equipment is fine-tuned and in working order is essential for safety and success. Make sure that bow is in tip-top shape just in time for off-season practice or spring turkey hunting. We’ll see you there!

Find event details at facebook.com/BOWNebraska

This workshop requires pre-registration.  Participants must attend BOTH days of the workshop to receive materials: Tuesday February 2nd & Tuesday February 9th.

For questions: email Jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov

I guarantee you will lichen this episode.  Okay, I promise the information will be better than the jokes.  Moss and lichen are some of the most interesting pieces of nature, but very little is known about them.  They come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, but what are they actually?  They can be mostly drab in color until they are moist, and then BOOM colors.  Why does that happen?  Where can they be found?  Are they a fungus?  What is their purpose?  Join us and find out!

This event is FREE, but requires pre-registration: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuf-iprzkvG9EKo37wWYxA8M6bdkgyDzfT

After registering, you will receive a conformation email with more information for the event.  Then, on the day and time of the event, use the link provided in the confirmation email and password to join us.

Unable to attend a live event?  Each virtual webinar will be recorded and posted to the Nebraska Game and Parks YouTube Education Channel, here you can watch past recording of the Science of as well!

Please contact Monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov with questions or for more information.  You can also check out the events on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Facebook Page and the Nebraska Project WILD Facebook page.

Join us LIVE on Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Nebraska’s Facebook Page for our Snowy Saturday Series. This week we explore Shed Hunting.

Find event details at facebook.com/BOWNebraska