Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Science of…Canids

Most of us probably have a canid in our house- or two, or three. Canids are some of the most common pets in the world, but what about their cousins, the jackals, wolves, coyotes, foxes, and dingoes? These animals are in the order Carnivora and have had a long history not only with people, but […]

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Event Series Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]

Event Series Wildcat Hills Homeschool Programs

Wildcat Hills Homeschool Programs

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to your […]

Science of…Opossums

Cute is a subjective term, I believe in the phrase, so ugly you’re cute, and that’s exactly what opossums are…adorable! Not only are they adorable, they are also marsupials. So, they are distantly related to kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas. All of these animals have something very distinctive in common (besides most of them living in […]

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Event Series Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]

Event Series Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]

Science of…Venom & Poison

Venomous and poisonous are often used interchangeably with each other, but truth is they couldn’t be more different! Poison is a toxin that gets into the body by inhaling, swallowing, or absorbing. Venom is when the toxin is injected into the blood stream. See, very different! In this Science of episode we will not only […]

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Nebraska Master Naturalist 2023 Fall Conference

Crane Trust 9325 South Alda Road, Wood River, NE

You are invited to the 2023 Nebraska Master Naturalist Fall Conference! The conference theme this year is, New Beginnings. You can expect a program update from Board President Mike Schrad, meet your new Coordinator Jamie Bachmann, connect with fellow Master Naturalists, and be inspired by their projects, discuss, share ideas, and learn new exciting continuing […]

Event Series Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]

Event Series Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. The program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]

Event Series Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. The program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]

Event Series Wildcat Hills Homeschool Programs

Wildcat Hills Homeschool Programs

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to your […]