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SUMMARY:Science of...Sunflowers
DESCRIPTION:Sunflowers are more than Nebraska’s iconic blooms—they’re a window into the fascinating science of plants. This virtual program explores how sunflowers grow\, their unique adaptations for tracking the sun\, and how they reproduce and produce seeds. You’ll also learn about their role in local ecosystems\, interactions with pollinators\, and the history of sunflowers in Nebraska.\n\nThis is a free virtual event\, however\, registration is required to attend. Please use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/rRRiN6FhQJakEOCk05I1hA\n\nQuestions? Email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov or visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-sunflowers/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:CANCELED -Nature at Nightfall- Prairie Pines
DESCRIPTION:The Nature at Nightfall event that was scheduled to take place on Friday 9/25/2026 at Prairie Pines has been cancelled due to the rain forecasted all weekend. \nPlease join us on September 25th\, 2026 from 6:30-10PM at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve as we welcome our transition into the Fall season by exploring nature as the sun begins to set. There is so much to discover from dusk to nightfall as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer. We will have a wide array of activities going on throughout the evening so there is sure to be something for everyone! \nActivities will be scattered around the Prairie Pines property and there will be plenty of maps and signs to help guide you. Below is a lineup for the evening: \nLive Reptiles & Amphibians– 6:30-8PM\nDusk to Nightfall Hikes– 6:30\, 7\, 7:30PM\nNocturnal Animal Pelts– 6:30-8PM\nLive Owl Presentations– 7\, 7:30\, 8PM\nMoth Lighting– 8-10PM\nBat Mist Netting– 8-10PM\nAstronomy– 8-10PM \nThis event requires registration\, please register HERE! \nDue to parking limitations\, registration will close at 230 guests \nWe recommend dressing in layers and checking the weather right before heading out as it may get chilly throughout the evening. If you wish to lay under the stars during astronomy\, please consider bringing your own blanket or mat as we have a limited supply. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/nature-at-nightfall-prairie-pines-2/
LOCATION:Prairie Pines Nature Preserve\, 3000-4498 N 112th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68527
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brianna Nugent":MAILTO:brianna.nugent@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Field Day: Managing Verdigris Creek Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Join the free Field Day for Managing Verdigris Creek Landscapes on Sept. 28 at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Royal. \nThe field day tour will begin at 10 a.m. Ranch spotlights include: \n\n\n\n– Managing Woodlands with Grazing and Fire\n– Grassland Stewardship\n– Keeping Verdigris Creek Healthy\n\n\n\nParticipants also will learn about Ashfall Fossil Beds\, which is housed within 360 acres of Nebraska prairie. This historic location offers a 12-million-year perspective on rangeland ecosystems\, and participants will learn how the property’s grasslands and woodlands are managed today. \nRegister by Sept. 18 by calling 402-841-8798 or emailing kyle.schumacher@nebraska.gov. Lunch will be provided by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Grassland Studies. \nThis event is cohosted by the Center for Grassland Studies\, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission\, University of Nebraska State Museum\, American Bird Conservancy and the Nebraska Section of the Society for Range Management.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/field-day-managing-verdigris-creek-landscapes/
LOCATION:Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park\, 86930 517th Ave.\, Royal\, NE
CATEGORIES:Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kyle Schumacher":MAILTO:kyle.schumacher@nebraska.gov
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