Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

These creatures are totally claw-some! Get it? Because they are like mini lobsters…with claws. Anyway, crayfish are in Nebraska, and we have several different species of them being found throughout the state! These crustaceans are some of the most interesting animals that are found in aquatic areas and yet there is still a lot of […]

Scales, swim bladders, lateral lines … fish have unreal adaptations to living in a wet water world. Join us as we dive into the world through a fish’s eye, and learn about the incredible diversity and life strategies of fish found here in Nebraska. This is a FREE event, but registration is required: Register Here Remember- […]

Beetles are everywhere! Well, given that there are over 350,000 different species in the world, it’s not hard to imagine that. In fact, in the grand scheme of things- they are the largest group in the animal kingdom, representing around ¼ of all known animals. Beetles are the most common type of insect, but they […]

Maybe you expect to be lost in the wilderness someday, or, maybe you want to try a new cooking technique and throw in those wild edible plants you found on your hike. Either way identifying edible plants is an important skill for any outdoor enthusiast. There are actually quite a few delicious edible botanicals throughout […]

As much as I wish we could spend a whole Science of Episode discussing the coolest animal within the Jurassic Park movies, we will actually be talking about the other raptors- the birds of prey. Technically in the scientific world the term “bird of prey” describes any bird that preys on other animals- so this […]

It’s no secret that humans have used the night sky for orientation for generations, but what a lot of people don’t realize is that it is just as important, if not more critical for animals. Sea turtles, birds and even dung beetles have been known to use the night sky for many different things. For […]

Keystone species are animals that play a huge role in their environment’s web of life. Often their existence helps support dozens of other species and environmental processes helpful for healthy ecosystems. Prairie dogs, bison, and beavers are a few examples of ecological super heroes that live or have lived here in Nebraska. Join us as […]