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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.\n\nLittle Saplings Summer/Fall 2025 ScheduleFirst Wednesday of the Month\, 9am – 10am and 10am – 11 am\nJuly 2 Life in a PondAugust 6 Bird BeaksSeptember 3 Monarch ButterfliesOctober 1 Seed SafariNovember 5 Rocks Rock!December 3 Animal Colors
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/little-saplings-nature-discovery-program-11/2025-11-05/
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.\n\nLittle Saplings Summer/Fall 2025 ScheduleFirst Wednesday of the Month\, 9am – 10am and 10am – 11 am\nJuly 2 Life in a PondAugust 6 Bird BeaksSeptember 3 Monarch ButterfliesOctober 1 Seed SafariNovember 5 Rocks Rock!December 3 Animal Colors
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/little-saplings-nature-discovery-program-12/2025-11-05/
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
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. \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 here 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 second 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\, August 20\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 21\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Bumblebee & Monarch Butterfly Surveys\n\n\nWednesday\, September 17\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Raptors\n\n\nWednesday\, October 15\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Nature Journaling\n\n\nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Dutch Oven Cooking\n\n\nWednesday\, December 17\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 18\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Rivers
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes/2025-11-19/
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
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. \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 here 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 second 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\, August 20\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 21\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Bumblebee & Monarch Butterfly Surveys\n\n\nWednesday\, September 17\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Raptors\n\n\nWednesday\, October 15\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Nature Journaling\n\n\nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Dutch Oven Cooking\n\n\nWednesday\, December 17\, 2025 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 18\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Rivers
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-2/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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SUMMARY:Fly-Tying for Beginners at Schramm Education Center
DESCRIPTION:Fly-tying is the art of attaching materials such as feathers\, thread\, metal\, beads and more to a hook\, with the aim of imitating an insect or small prey. Fly tying is a great way to add to your tackle box\, express creativity and to have another excuse to go fishing. \nYou’ll work with the Cornhusker Fly-Fishers as you make a fly of your own to take home. Stop into the lobby of the Schramm Education Center anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday\, Nov. 22 to give a fly a try! \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/fly-tying-for-beginners-at-schramm-education-center-4/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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