Wildlife Education

Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Nebraska Pollinator Week Quest

Medicine Creek SRA 40611 Road 728, Cambridge, NE

Celebrate pollinators with us! Learn about and net native pollinators, make native pollinator seed mud balls to take home, and explore the newly planted pollinator garden. Meet at the Shady Bay Campground entrance near the photo boards. Program is free; Registration required; sign up by emailing meghan.manary@nebraska.gov

Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas Field Training at Wildcat Hills SRA

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Join Xerces Society in the field to celebrate Pollinator Week and learn how to participate in the Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas! The Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas is a statewide community science project that tracks and conserves our native bumble bees. Anyone is welcome to join the Atlas, no experience is needed, just a drive to help […]

Science of…Aquatic Plants

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They’re like plants, but aquatic. As temperatures outside begin to rise aquatic plants begin to grow. Some of these plants may seem like a nuisance while you’re swimming in the lakes and streams, but truth is they are super beneficial for the health of the water and wildlife as well. In this Science of, we […]

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Science of…Mountain Lions

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Cougar, puma, catamount, panther whatever you decide to call them, it boils down to one large cat species that is native to the Americas. Mountain lions have had an interesting mark on American history, yet are still some of the most feared and persecuted predators around. In this Science Of we will be focusing in […]

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Kayak Cleanup: Carter Lake

Carter Lake, Omaha 41.30404, -95.91297, Omaha, NE

Wildlife and people need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. We know those in the kayak community in Nebraska believe in this too! Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking!    We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those […]

Kayak Cleanup at Danish Alps State Recreation Area

Danish Alps State Recreation Area 1260 200th St., Hubbard, NE

Wildlife and people need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. We know those in the kayak community in Nebraska believe in this too! Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking!    We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those […]

Kayak Cleanup at Iron Horse Lake – North Platte

Iron Horse Lake - North Platte North Platte, NE

Wildlife and people need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. We know those in the kayak community in Nebraska believe in this too! Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking!    We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those […]

Kayak Cleanup at Lake Minatare State Recreation Area

Lake Minatare State Recreation Area Minatare, NE

Wildlife and people need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. We know those in the kayak community in Nebraska believe in this too! Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking!    We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those […]

Kayak Cleanup at Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area – Dundy County

Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area 40.09293° N, 101.76037° W, Parks, NE

  Wildlife and people need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. We know those in the kayak community in Nebraska believe in this too! Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking!    We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all […]

Kayak Cleanup at Willow Creek State Recreation Area

Willow Creek State Recreation Area Pierce, NE

Wildlife and people need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. We know those in the kayak community in Nebraska believe in this too! Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking!    We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those […]

Science of…Animal Communication

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Animals, like humans use many different types of behaviors to communicate. But, what are animals communicating? They could be trying to find a mate, establish dominance, defend territory, coordinate group behavior and care for their young. They may communicate via visual signals, auditory signals, chemical, even tactile signals. In this Science Of episode we will […]

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