Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

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 these myths and stereotypes that bats have earned are not true! In this Science of episode we will be giving you the facts to help […]

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 the state! These crustaceans are some of the most interesting animals that are found in aquatic areas and yet there is still a lot of […]

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 learn about the incredible diversity and life strategies of fish found here in Nebraska. This is a FREE event, but registration is required: Register Here Remember- […]

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 are the largest group in the animal kingdom, representing around ¼ of all known animals. Beetles are the most common type of insect, but they […]

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 your hike. Either way identifying edible plants is an important skill for any outdoor enthusiast. There are actually quite a few delicious edible botanicals throughout […]

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 […]