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Nebraska Nature Nerd Night- Wildlife WebMD The Dirt on Zoonotic Diseases

Just like us, wildlife can feel under the weather at times too. What diseases and illnesses are common or found in animals? How do zoonotic diseases affect our wildlife populations, and even our own human health? Join us as we talk to our experts about wildlife disease in Nebraska. This is a FREE event, but […]

FREE

Monarchs and Migrations

Join Nebraska Game and Parks and partners on September 25th from 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM at Chalco Hills Natural Resources Center for “Monarchs and Migrations''. This bilingual event will be a celebration of monarchs, their incredible migration, and their connection to Latino culture. Activities will include monarch tagging, educational activities, and booths from partner organizations. […]

Free
Event Series Family Nature Nights: Fall Sessions

Family Nature Nights: Fall Sessions

The Outdoor Classroom, found at the Northeast District Office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is a place for young and old to be inspired by unstructured outdoor play. Climbing trees, digging, turning over logs to find critters are a foundational part of development in early childhood. Connecting or reconnecting with nature as adults […]

FREE!

Nature Journaling Workshop: Nebraska Inktober Edition

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

A nature journal is an extremely powerful tool for unlocking your creativity and being present in the moment. And paying attention to your surrounding environment can deepen meaning found during the time you spend in nature. You can even look back on your observations from the past to help track patterns in the world around […]

Event Series Family Nature Nights: Fall Sessions

Family Nature Nights: Fall Sessions

The Outdoor Classroom, found at the Northeast District Office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is a place for young and old to be inspired by unstructured outdoor play. Climbing trees, digging, turning over logs to find critters are a foundational part of development in early childhood. Connecting or reconnecting with nature as adults […]

FREE!

Sensory Safari

Visually and sensory impaired guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel, hear and smell at interpretative stations located throughout the Zoo. Nature experts from organizations across Nebraska will engage visitors at each station. Sensory Safari is a partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln Children's Zoo, Mary F. Tous Charitable Foundation and […]

Science of…Lizards

Being the largest group in the reptile family, lizards, at least in my opinion, may be one of the most overlooked herpetofauna in Nebraska. It seems that turtles and snakes get all the attention, even though lizards and snakes are very closely related and share the same order. This group has a massive variation ranging […]

FREE

The Big Sit: Holmes Lake

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, NE

The Big Sit is a friendly challenge that asks the question "How many birds can we count from one location?" Hosting the event will be staff from Spring Creek Prairie Audubon, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and Nebraska's Birdability Captain for this free, fun, and accessible event. Join us for food, fun, and (of course) […]

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Nature Journaling with the Nebraska Inktober Challenge

Are you interested in Nature Journaling but aren't quite sure where to start? This month we are celebrating the Nebraska Inktober Challenge, which provides the perfect platform to get started with journaling. Join us for this one-hour intro to nature journaling workshop and learn more about how you can incorporate the Nebraska Inktober Challenge along […]

Science of…Nocturnal Animals

The darkness has always been a little bit of a mystery to those that are diurnal (animals that are awake during the day), but for nocturnal animals, the dark is a place of comfort. These animals such as opossums, raccoons, skunks, and owls all have developed specific physical traits that let them wander in the […]

FREE
Event Series Family Nature Nights: Fall Sessions

Family Nature Nights: Fall Sessions

The Outdoor Classroom, found at the Northeast District Office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is a place for young and old to be inspired by unstructured outdoor play. Climbing trees, digging, turning over logs to find critters are a foundational part of development in early childhood. Connecting or reconnecting with nature as adults […]

FREE!

Nebraska Nature Nerd Night: Turtles of Nebraska

Nebraska is home to nine species of turtles, found throughout our state in a variety of habitats. How do these turtles differ, where are they found, and what incredible adaptations do they have? Join us as we explore the terrific world of turtles, and learn more about our shelled Nebraska neighbors. This is a FREE […]

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