Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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What Community Science Taught Me – Lunch & Learn Webinar

What Community Science Taught Me October 19, 2022 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Central Time) Free virtual webinar, registration here: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/.../tJAld-GtrjktE9ZLV... Hear from panelists representing different roles in community science efforts, […]