Wildlife Education

Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]

$4 – $5

Science Of…Corvids (Virtual Event)

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This diverse group of birds encompasses more than 120 species and just like with most geniuses, crows and their relatives tend to be misunderstood. These incredibly clever birds have some of the largest brain-to-body-size ratio of any birds and have been used in folklore for centuries as tricksters, thieves, problem solvers, or wise advisors. In […]

FREE
Event Series Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

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

The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]

Event Series Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]

$4 – $5
Event Series Wildcat Hills Homeschool Programs

Wildcat Hills Homeschool Programs

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

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 […]

Event Series Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]

$4 – $5

Science of…Flying Squirrels (Virtual Event)

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False advertising plays a huge role in this creature’s name, as they don’t actually fly, but glide instead. Flying Squirrels are listed as a threatened species in Nebraska and inhabit primarily hardwood forests along the southeastern edge of the state. Recently, this species has been popping up in other locations as well, such as the […]

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Master Naturalist Mondays Webinar Series- New Beginnings

New Beginnings January 22nd, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here Let's start off 2024 with a program update and meet & greet with your new state coordinator.  Presenter: Jamie Bachmann, Nebraska Master Naturalist Program, State Coordinator This webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is […]

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Science of…Smell (Virtual Event)

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Each basic category of animal has its own unique way of smelling. Science shows that most animals have a sense of smell, but the organ they use to smell can vary widely across the animal kingdom. A Turkey Vulture smelling looks incredibly different than a coyote smelling. In this Science Of episode, we will focus […]

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Science of…Gar (Virtual Event)

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Nebraska is home to around 100 species of fish, one of the oddest-looking fish are the gar. Nebraska is home to two species of gar- the Shortnose Gar, and the Longnose Gar. They are the only surviving members of the Ginglymodi, a clade of fish that first appeared over 240 million years ago in the […]

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Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia

McCue's Nebraska Taproom 2008 Avenue A, Suite A, Kearney, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host a Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night Thursday February 1 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win some […]

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Birds & Binoculars at E.T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Bird lovers of all ages are invited to gather at the NEW James Family Conservatory & Nature Center for a variety of bird activities in preparation for the Audubon Society’s Great Backyard Bird Count. Learn beginner birding skills, identify birds at our feeders or on a hike, complete a birding craft and learn about different kinds of homemade bird feeders. […]