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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 2026 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 21\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Eagles \n \n\n\nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Relationships in Nature\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Woodpeckers\n\n\n*Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am \n*Not the third Wednesday\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm \n*Not the third Thursday\nTopic: Mushroom Madness\n\n\nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nNo Thursday program this month.\nTopic: Snakes\n\n\nSUMMER BREAK for June and July – Homeschool Hikes will start back up in August
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-10/2026-02-18/
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 2026 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 21\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Eagles \n \n\n\nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Relationships in Nature\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Woodpeckers\n\n\n*Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am \n*Not the third Wednesday\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm \n*Not the third Thursday\nTopic: Mushroom Madness\n\n\nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nNo Thursday program this month.\nTopic: Snakes\n\n\nSUMMER BREAK for June and July – Homeschool Hikes will start back up in August
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-13/2026-02-19/
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 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 2026 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 21\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Eagles \n \n\n\nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Relationships in Nature\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Woodpeckers\n\n\n*Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am \n*Not the third Wednesday\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm \n*Not the third Thursday\nTopic: Mushroom Madness\n\n\nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nNo Thursday program this month.\nTopic: Snakes\n\n\nSUMMER BREAK for June and July – Homeschool Hikes will start back up in August
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-10/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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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 2026 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 21\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Eagles \n \n\n\nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Relationships in Nature\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Woodpeckers\n\n\n*Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am \n*Not the third Wednesday\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm \n*Not the third Thursday\nTopic: Mushroom Madness\n\n\nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nNo Thursday program this month.\nTopic: Snakes\n\n\nSUMMER BREAK for June and July – Homeschool Hikes will start back up in August
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-13/2026-03-19/
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 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 2026 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 21\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Eagles \n \n\n\nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Relationships in Nature\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Woodpeckers\n\n\n*Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am \n*Not the third Wednesday\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm \n*Not the third Thursday\nTopic: Mushroom Madness\n\n\nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nNo Thursday program this month.\nTopic: Snakes\n\n\nSUMMER BREAK for June and July – Homeschool Hikes will start back up in August
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-11/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153933
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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 2026 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 21\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Eagles \n \n\n\nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Relationships in Nature\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Woodpeckers\n\n\n*Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am \n*Not the third Wednesday\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm \n*Not the third Thursday\nTopic: Mushroom Madness\n\n\nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nNo Thursday program this month.\nTopic: Snakes\n\n\nSUMMER BREAK for June and July – Homeschool Hikes will start back up in August
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-12/2026-04-23/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153933
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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 2026 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 21\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Eagles \n \n\n\nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Relationships in Nature\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Woodpeckers\n\n\n*Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am \n*Not the third Wednesday\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm \n*Not the third Thursday\nTopic: Mushroom Madness\n\n\nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 \n9:00 – 10:30 am\nNo Thursday program this month.\nTopic: Snakes\n\n\nSUMMER BREAK for June and July – Homeschool Hikes will start back up in August
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-10/2026-05-20/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T103000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153933
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T141411Z
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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 second half of 2026 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 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm/2026-08-19/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T143000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153933
CREATED:20260522T175130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T165744Z
UID:10007938-1787230800-1787236200@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
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 second half of 2026 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 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas \n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-2/2026-08-20/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T103000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153933
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T141411Z
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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 second half of 2026 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 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm/2026-09-16/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153933
CREATED:20260522T175130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T165744Z
UID:10007939-1789650000-1789655400@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
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 second half of 2026 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 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas \n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-2/2026-09-17/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T103000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153933
CREATED:20260522T174526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T141411Z
UID:10007935-1792573200-1792578600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
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 second half of 2026 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 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm/2026-10-21/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153933
CREATED:20260522T175238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T165733Z
UID:10007940-1792674000-1792679400@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
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 second half of 2026 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 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-2-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153933
CREATED:20260522T174526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T141411Z
UID:10007936-1794992400-1794997800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
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 second half of 2026 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 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm/2026-11-18/
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/2024/07/Homeschool-Hikes-Banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ruyle":MAILTO:jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153934
CREATED:20260522T175326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T165723Z
UID:10007943-1795093200-1795098600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
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 second half of 2026 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 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-2-2-2/2026-11-19/
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/2024/07/Homeschool-Hikes-Banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ruyle":MAILTO:jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T103000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153934
CREATED:20260522T174526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T141411Z
UID:10007937-1797411600-1797417000@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
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 second half of 2026 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 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm/2026-12-16/
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/2024/07/Homeschool-Hikes-Banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ruyle":MAILTO:jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260919T153934
CREATED:20260522T175326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T165723Z
UID:10007945-1797512400-1797517800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
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 second half of 2026 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 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-2-2-2/2026-12-17/
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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