The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to your students’ learning.
These programs will be conducted rain or shine, so be prepared for the unpredictable Nebraska weather! A valid Nebraska Game and Park Entry Permit will be required for this FREE program. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777.
2023 |
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September 14, 2023- Feathered Friends! | Come along and discover all about our bird friends! Learn all about their adaptations and local research projects being conducted. |
October 12, 2023– Web Walkers | Spiders are amazing predators that are skilled in stealth, camouflage, and engineering. Discover more about our eight-legged friends during this program. |
November 9, 2023– Bighorn Sheep | Uncover the secrets about these hard-headed animals, their amazing adaptations, and research being conducted. |
December 7, 2023– Powerful Pine | Pretty, prickly pines! Come and learn about their unique seeds, leaves and root system used for living in the Wildcat Hills. |
2024 |
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January 18, 2024– Purrrfect Wildcats | Wildcat Hills is home to several different types of wildcats! Let’s uncover the big cats that call this area home! |
February 15, 2024– Dark Skies | Most of us are familiar with air, water and soil pollution, but too much light at night can also be a form of pollution. Let’s reveal the benefits to dark skies! |
March 14, 2024– Powerful Prairie Dogs | Discover the role prairie dogs play in the prairie ecosystem and the habitat they provide. |
April 11, 2024– Frog, Toads and Salamanders | Join our amazing education animals for an interesting live animal program focusing on our amphibian friends. |