Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Science of…Nebraska Bats

Bats are often very misunderstood creatures. Many people think they are blind, or that they are simply rats with wings, others believe bats are extremely dangerous. Well, BUSTED! Many of these myths and stereotypes that bats have earned are not true! In this Science of episode we will be giving you the facts to help […]

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Science of…Crayfish

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 […]

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Nebraska Nature Nerd Night: Aquatic Wonders

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- […]

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Aligning Practice with Developmental Needs in Environmental Education | Lunch & Learn Webinar

Aligning Practice with Development Needs in Environmental Education July 20, 2022 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Central Time) Free virtual webinar, register here: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/.../tJ0rc... Environmental education is used to teach students about ecological topics ranging from food webs to endangered species. How might these topics be taught differently along different age groups? In this webinar, we’ll […]

Science of…Beetles

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 […]

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Science of…Edible Plants

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 […]

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