BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T222640
CREATED:20250219T214337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T150632Z
UID:10005571-1746277200-1746291600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Nebraska's Big Butterfly Count In-person Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you love butterflies?  Are you a community member interested in conservation and science? Then join us for Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Training Workshop\, Saturday May 3rd 2025\, 1PM-5PM at the Crane Trust Nature Center\, Wood River \nNebraska’s Big Butterfly Count is a community science project that is designed to collect statewide data in order to better understand butterfly diversity across Nebraska. At this workshop you will learn about community science\, how to identify eastern/central Nebraska butterfly species\, and learn how you can contribute to Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count. Participants will receive project resources\, guidance\, and support from community science project leaders. \nWe are looking for dedicated volunteers that are willing to conduct a survey at least once every other week\, from May1st through September 30th. \nThis workshop is FREE to attend\, but space is limited.  Register HERE \nFor questions please contact jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov or brianna.nugent@nebraska.gov \nThis community science project is in collaboration with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission\, Nebraska Master Naturalist\, and the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/nebraskas-big-butterfly-count-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Crane Trust\, 9325 South Alda Road\, Wood River\, NE\, 68883
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Brianna Nugent":MAILTO:brianna.nugent@nebraska.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260915T222640
CREATED:20250219T221435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T150655Z
UID:10005575-1746882000-1746889200@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Nebraska's Big Butterfly Count Field Day-Schramm
DESCRIPTION:**Participants must have attended the Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Virtual Trainings on April 8th and April 10th to register for this field training day** \nThis in-person field training day will take place on Saturday May 10th\, 2025 from 1PM-3PM at the Schramm SRA Education Center \nThis field day is your hands-on NBBC survey training\, building on what was covered on-line\, with guidance and support from community science project leaders. \nParticipants will: \n\nreceive project resources\nwalk through a mock survey\nreceive further direction on data collection and submission\n\nPlease register HERE \nFor questions email\, jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov or brianna.nugent@nebraska.gov. \nThis community science project is in collaboration with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission\, Nebraska Master Naturalist\, and the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/nebraskas-big-butterfly-count-field-day-schramm/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Brianna Nugent":MAILTO:brianna.nugent@nebraska.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260915T222640
CREATED:20241220T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T170158Z
UID:10005330-1747321200-1747324800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Science of...Lady Beetles
DESCRIPTION:Explore the science of lady beetles in this fascinating webinar! Often called “nature’s pest control\,” these vibrant insects play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Learn about their life cycles\, behaviors\, and the benefits they provide\, as well as how to support their populations. Discover the hidden world of these tiny yet powerful allies of agriculture and nature. \nUse this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctc-upqTspHNUuIRKrfVokNzG4kiewUdDy?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Vf16Pz73jDmPYcvbldD878hIefSFvkmwivWgIeCE_5PVJvxk8Dnuzpmg_aem_pGUYHq9P_KOmMrdQ910M8w#/registration \nQuestions? Email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-lady-beetles/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T220000
DTSTAMP:20260915T222640
CREATED:20250320T141211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T155605Z
UID:10005646-1748070000-1748124000@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Bioblitz at Weeping Water
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. Thank you for your interest! \nJoin us for a nature-filled Bioblitz at Day Memorial Park in Weeping Water\, Nebraska on Saturday\, May 24. \nEnjoy many nature-themed activities and learn from Nebraska wildlife biologists and experts\, discovering and identifying as many plants and animals as possible while contributing to real scientific research. \nWhether you’re a seasoned naturalist\, beginner wildlife enthusiast\, student or family looking for a fun outdoor activity\, there is something for everyone. \nAll materials for sessions are provided. Don’t forget to bring boots\, hat\, jacket\, sunglasses\, sunscreen\, water bottles\, camping chairs\, etc. Food is not provided\, but you are welcome to bring your own. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nActivity schedule\n7-10 a.m. – Birding \n8-9:15 a.m. – Small mammals \n9:30-10 a.m. – iNaturalist & Community Science \n10:05 a.m. to noon – Reptiles & amphibians \n12:30-1:30 p.m. – Lunch break (on your own) \n1:30-3:30 p.m. – Butterflies\, bumble bees & other pollinators \n3:35-4:30 p.m. – Mussels & macro invertebrates \n4:30-5:30 p.m. – Mushroom walk & talk \n5:30-7 p.m. – Dinner break (on your own) \n7-8 p.m. – Oak woodlands \n8 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Bats mist netting & moth lighting \n  \nQuestions about the event? Please email Meghan Thompson at meghan.thompson@nebraska.gov
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/bioblitz-at-weeping-water/
LOCATION:Day Memorial Park\, 6005 Underwood Ave.\, Weeping Water\, NE\, 68132
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BioBlitz2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T222640
CREATED:20250324T212430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T172300Z
UID:10005656-1748696400-1748710800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Monarch & Regal Fritillary Butterfly Survey Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested becoming a community scientist and helping conserve Nebraska’s rare\, at-risk butterflies? If so\, please join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wildlife biologists on Saturday\, May 31 at the Schramm Education Center to learn how to participate in the monarch and regal fritillary community science project. Help us collect valuable data about these at-risk species in the state. \nThe training will open with a presentation at 1 p.m.\, followed by a mock survey. During this extensive training\, you will learn how to walk an assigned transect\, count butterflies\, and assess habitat features. Bring water\, snacks\, notebook\, and a hat for the brief field portion. \nREGISTER HERE \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/monarch-regal-fritillary-butterfly-survey-training/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/JK_20180818_729-e1786033107303.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR