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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]