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Discover Nature: Early Childhood Educator Workshop

Increase the quantity and quality of the experiences your children have with nature by attending this workshop. Connect your little learners with the nature in your neighborhood using three award-winning environmental education curriculum designed for youth ages 1-6. Participants will receive a copy of all three curriculum guides, a certificate for 6 hours of in-service […]

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Science of…Raptors

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 […]

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Nature & Human Well-being: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic – Lunch & Learn Webinar

Nature and Human Well-being: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic August 10, 2022 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Central Time) Free webinar, register here: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/.../tJEpdOyqrDsiHtNz5Uidw... A growing body of evidence points to the many benefits associated with spending time in nature. This webinar will highlight well-being benefits associated with spending time in nature by exploring the role of […]

Science of…Night Sky Ecology

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 […]

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Nebraska Nature Nerd Night: Ecological Super Heroes

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 […]

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Kayaking Clean Up at Lake Zorinsky

Lake Zorinsky 156th and F St, 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 while kayaking! We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those interested in helping to clean […]

Nature Trivia Night at Code!

Code Beer Company 200 S Antelope Valley Pkwy, Lincoln, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host a trivia night at Code Beer Company in Lincoln! 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 awesome nature prizes! […]

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Nebraska Reptile Month K-12 Art Contest

October is Nebraska Reptile Month! To celebrate Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting the annual K-12 Reptile Month Art Contest. K-12 Nebraska students are welcome to submit their original artwork of a native Nebraska reptile through October 17th to outdoornebraska.gov/reptileart **The link will not be open until September 5** This could be a line drawing, painting, […]

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Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop

Early childhood education is critical to developing well-rounded adults with good critical thinking skills. Research has shown that quality early childhood education has a lasting impact on a child’s entire life – let Growing Up WILD be a part of your early childhood student’s day. Growing up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive […]

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Climate Services & Perceptions Across Nebraska – Lunch & Learn Webinar

Climate Services & Perceptions Across Nebraska September 7, 2022 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Central Time) Free virtual webinar, registration here: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/.../tJApceqqpjkuHNbmwxcIE... The Nebraska State Climate Office is an operational climate services center based in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Our roles are to provide environmental monitoring for the […]

Kayaking Clean Up at Holmes Lake

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, 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 while kayaking! We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those interested in helping to clean […]

Benson Park Family Nature Day

Benson Park, Omaha 7028 Military Avenue, Omaha, NE

Benson Park Family Nature Day Saturday, September 17, 2022 3:00-6:00pm Benson Park, 7028 Military Ave Omaha, NE 68104 Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Urban League of Nebraska’s Young Professional Group, Kappa League Alumni Group, Urban Financial Services Coalition, Omaha Black Community, North Omaha Neighborhood Association, Connect Black Omaha, North Omaha Community Partnership and […]

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