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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Mondays: Nebraska Big Butterfly Count
DESCRIPTION:Nebraska Big Butterfly Count \nMarch 10th\, 2025| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here   \nNebraska Big Butterfly Count is a community science project in partnership with Nebraska Master Naturalist\, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission\, and the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project.  Joanne\, will discuss the training required for the project and why it is so important to survey the state of Nebraska’s butterflies. \nPresenter: Joanne Langabee\, Nebraska Master Naturalist \nPresenter Bio: Joanne is a retired science teacher and has been a Nebraska Master Naturalist since 2011.  She has been doing butterfly surveys for Lauritzen Gardens and Fontenelle Forest since 2015 and has been working with Nebraska Game and Parks since 2022. \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.   \nThis free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE. \n  \nFor questions\, email jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov
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CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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SUMMARY:Science of...Kangaroo Rats
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging webinar exploring the fascinating science of kangaroo rats in Nebraska. This presentation will delve into the unique biology and behavior of these small but remarkable rodents\, which are well-adapted to survive in the state’s diverse ecosystems. Participants will learn about their habitat preferences\, diet\, and the critical role they play in the local ecosystem. The session will also cover the challenges they face\, including conservation efforts aimed at protecting their populations in Nebraska. \nREGISTER HERE \nFor more information please email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series \nJoin Homestead National Historical Park and Nebraska Master Naturalist for a two-day webinar series. Get an in depth look at interpretation and education from the National Park Service. Grow your interpretive skills and connect with volunteer opportunities. \nDAY ONE \nInterpreting in National Parks – Past\, Present\, and How to Get Involved as a Nebraska Master Naturalist \nTuesday March 25th\, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST Register HERE \nPresenter: Rob Briwa\, Education Program Specialist\, National Parks Service \nProgram Overview: The Organic Act of 1916 created the National Park Service (NPS) to conserve park resources and “provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for further generations.” Interpretation – or the art and science of connecting visitors to parks through varied communication – is central to the NPS mission. Interpretation has a rich history\, and understanding interpretation through a historical lens helps practitioners perfect their skills in the present. Join NPS Education Program Specialist Rob Briwa for a virtual program and discussion about interpretation – and learn ways to apply your master naturalist training in national parks!  \n  \nDAY TWO \nInterpretation Opportunities at Homestead National Historical Park for Nebraska Master Naturalists \nThursday March 27th\, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST Register HERE \nPresenter: Rob Briwa\, Education Program Specialist\, National Parks Service \nProgram Overview: Nebraska’s state and national parks are terrific places for master naturalists to apply their knowledge of interpretation. Homestead National Historical Park\, located outside of Beatrice\, NE\, is always looking for volunteers-in-parks who can help share homesteading stories through interpretation and during education events. Join Education Program Specialist Rob Briwa in a virtual program to learn more about the significant themes shaping interpretation at Homestead National Historical Park. Then\, tune in to hear about all the ways Master Naturalists can apply their interpretive skills at Homestead National Historical Park! \nThis webinar series counts for four hours of continuing education towards Nebraska Master Naturalist in-training or recertification requirements.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/interpretation-education-2-day-webinar-series/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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SUMMARY:Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series \nJoin Homestead National Historical Park and Nebraska Master Naturalist for a two-day webinar series. Get an in depth look at interpretation and education from the National Park Service. Grow your interpretive skills and connect with volunteer opportunities. \nDAY ONE \nInterpreting in National Parks – Past\, Present\, and How to Get Involved as a Nebraska Master Naturalist \nTuesday March 25th\, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST Register HERE \nPresenter: Rob Briwa\, Education Program Specialist\, National Parks Service \nProgram Overview: The Organic Act of 1916 created the National Park Service (NPS) to conserve park resources and “provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for further generations.” Interpretation – or the art and science of connecting visitors to parks through varied communication – is central to the NPS mission. Interpretation has a rich history\, and understanding interpretation through a historical lens helps practitioners perfect their skills in the present. Join NPS Education Program Specialist Rob Briwa for a virtual program and discussion about interpretation – and learn ways to apply your master naturalist training in national parks!  \n  \nDAY TWO \nInterpretation Opportunities at Homestead National Historical Park for Nebraska Master Naturalists \nThursday March 27th\, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST Register HERE \nPresenter: Rob Briwa\, Education Program Specialist\, National Parks Service \nProgram Overview: Nebraska’s state and national parks are terrific places for master naturalists to apply their knowledge of interpretation. Homestead National Historical Park\, located outside of Beatrice\, NE\, is always looking for volunteers-in-parks who can help share homesteading stories through interpretation and during education events. Join Education Program Specialist Rob Briwa in a virtual program to learn more about the significant themes shaping interpretation at Homestead National Historical Park. Then\, tune in to hear about all the ways Master Naturalists can apply their interpretive skills at Homestead National Historical Park! \nThis webinar series counts for four hours of continuing education towards Nebraska Master Naturalist in-training or recertification requirements.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/interpretation-education-2-day-webinar-series/2025-03-27/
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CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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