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SUMMARY:Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program
DESCRIPTION: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. Little Saplings\, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver\, will bring nature themes to life for your child through story time\, sensory activities\, crafts\, and outdoor exploration! \nThe series is held on the first Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10 am and 10 – 11 am.  The cost to participate is $5 per child and $5 per adult per program and includes admission to the Education Center after the program. Schramm Family Pass members participate free. A State Park Vehicle Entry Permit is not required in the Schramm Education Center parking lot. For questions about the program\, please contact Jen Ruyle\, Outdoor Education Specialist\, at 402-332-5022 or jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov. \nLittle Saplings Spring 2025 Schedule  \nFirst Wednesday of the Month\, 9am – 10am and 10am – 11 am (choose one time to attend) \n\n\n\nDATE\nMONTHLY THEME\n\n\nJanuary 1\nNo event; join us for the free First Day Hike program at 10:30!\n\n\nFebruary 5\nGreat Backyard Bird Count\n\n\nMarch 5\nAnimal Detectives\n\n\nApril 2\nRabbits\n\n\nMay 7\nOak Trees\n\n\nJune 4\nFireflies
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/little-saplings-nature-discovery-program-9/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ruyle":MAILTO:jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program
DESCRIPTION: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. Little Saplings\, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver\, will bring nature themes to life for your child through story time\, sensory activities\, crafts\, and outdoor exploration! \nThe series is held on the first Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10 am and 10 – 11 am.  The cost to participate is $5 per child and $5 per adult per program and includes admission to the Education Center after the program. Schramm Family Pass members participate free. A State Park Vehicle Entry Permit is not required in the Schramm Education Center parking lot. For questions about the program\, please contact Jen Ruyle\, Outdoor Education Specialist\, at 402-332-5022 or jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov. \nLittle Saplings Spring 2025 Schedule  \nFirst Wednesday of the Month\, 9am – 10am and 10am – 11 am (choose one time to attend) \nNote that the May date has changed to May 14th. \n\n\n\nDATE\nMONTHLY THEME\n\n\nJanuary 1\nNo event; join us for the free First Day Hike program at 10:30!\n\n\nFebruary 5\nGreat Backyard Bird Count\n\n\nMarch 5\nAnimal Detectives\n\n\nApril 2\nRabbits\n\n\nMay 14\nOak Trees\n\n\nJune 4\nFireflies
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/little-saplings-nature-discovery-program-8-2/2025-04-06/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ruyle":MAILTO:jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program
DESCRIPTION: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. Little Saplings\, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver\, will bring nature themes to life for your child through story time\, sensory activities\, crafts\, and outdoor exploration! \nThe series is held on the first Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10 am and 10 – 11 am.  The cost to participate is $5 per child and $5 per adult per program and includes admission to the Education Center after the program. Schramm Family Pass members participate free. A State Park Vehicle Entry Permit is not required in the Schramm Education Center parking lot. For questions about the program\, please contact Jen Ruyle\, Outdoor Education Specialist\, at 402-332-5022 or jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov. \nLittle Saplings Spring 2025 Schedule  \nFirst Wednesday of the Month\, 9am – 10am and 10am – 11 am (choose one time to attend) \nNote that the May date has changed to May 14th. \n\n\n\nDATE\nMONTHLY THEME\n\n\nJanuary 1\nNo event; join us for the free First Day Hike program at 10:30!\n\n\nFebruary 5\nGreat Backyard Bird Count\n\n\nMarch 5\nAnimal Detectives\n\n\nApril 2\nRabbits\n\n\nMay 14\nOak Trees\n\n\nJune 4\nFireflies
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/little-saplings-nature-discovery-program-9-2/2025-04-06/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ruyle":MAILTO:jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Hikes at Schramm
DESCRIPTION: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 the opportunity to observe local phenomena\, plants\, and animals while exploring concepts such as patterns\, cause and effect\, and structure and function. \nThe cost to participate is $5 per person per program (adult and children are same price). This includes admission to the Schramm Education Center after the program. Schramm Family Pass members participate free. This program is recommended for ages 5 and up. Please register in advance so we can estimate attendance numbers: https://arcg.is/1HO45W0 . \nParticipants should dress in season-appropriate layers and wear closed-toed shoes that can get dirty. Hats and water bottles are recommended. The day of the program\, come to the Schramm Education Center and check in and pay at the front desk upon arrival. \nDates and topics for the first half of 2025 are as follows. During months where a Wednesday and Thursday session are offered\, content will be the same on both days\, so choose the day that works better for your schedule. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 15\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Eagles \n \n\n\nWednesday\, February 19\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, February 20\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Relationships in Nature\n\n\nWednesday\, March 19\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Red-Winged Blackbirds\n\n\nWednesday\, April 16\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nNo Thursday program this month.\nTopic: Spring Ephemeral Plants\n\n\nWednesday\, May 21\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nNo Thursday program this month.\nTopic: Oak Trees \n \n\n\nSUMMER BREAK – June and July – Homeschool Hikes will start back up in August\n\n\n\nA state park vehicle entry permit is not required in the parking lot of the Schramm Education Center. For questions about the program\, please contact Jen Ruyle\, Outdoor Education Specialist\, at 402-332-5022 or jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-8/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ruyle":MAILTO:jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Beginning Fly-Fishing and Fly-Tying at Schramm Education Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Beginners Fly-Fishing and Fly-Tying Class at the Schramm Education Center April 19. \nAnglers can learn the basics of fly fishing and fly tying that will prepare them to catch trout and panfish this spring. Two workshops\, which are open to new and experienced fly fishers\, will include all fishing equipment\, materials and tools needed.  \nThere is a limit of 25 participants for each class and we would prefer that participants be of sufficient age to comfortably and confidently handle a 9 ft – 5 or 6 wt. fly rod.  This usually means that kids under about 12 years of age may have difficulty adequately handling a fly rod of that length and weight to move the line needed for casting.  If you have questions about this for potential younger participants\, please contact us at Cornhuskerflyfishers@gmail.com or larry.pape@nebraska.gov. \nThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host this workshop\, led and taught by members of the Cornhusker Fly Fishers Club. \nCost: $25 per person per event for lunch\, refreshments and facilities (limited to the first 25 registrants at each event). \nRegister Here \n  \nDirections on how to pay will be given in a follow-up email from Cornhusker Fly Fishing Club after registration on the Sign-Up Genius Website.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/beginning-fly-fishing-and-fly-tying-classes-at-schramm/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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SUMMARY:Snake Saunter at Schramm
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung which means it’s the perfect time to search for snakes. Snakes are generally secretive animals that are beneficial predators of rodents and other animals humans consider pests. Eastern Nebraska is home to many interesting snake species with different life histories and techniques to survive. In this class you will learn about the diversity of snakes that can be found in our eastern woodlands and tallgrass prairie habitats and learn about the practice of herping (searching for reptiles and amphibians). You will also learn about and gain experience with the iNaturalist app. \nThe Snake Saunter class will start with an introduction to our local snakes in the Schramm Education Center Classroom. After about half an hour\, we’ll head outside on a leisurely walk to enjoy herping on a spring morning. We will check coverboards and search for snakes along the forest-edge and prairie habitats and document any snakes we find using the iNaturalist app. The data we collect will contribute to the Biodiversity in State Parks initiative\, which aims to document the plant and animal species living in our state parks. \nThere is no cost to participate in this class\, but please register in advance: https://arcg.is/r84Hz1. All ages are welcome\, but this class is recommended for ages 8+. This class is supported by the Nebraska Wildlife Conservation Fund. Contact Jennifer Ruyle\, Outdoor Education Specialist\, with questions: Jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov or 402-332-5022.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/snake-saunter-at-schramm/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ruyle":MAILTO:jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov
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