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Amphibians of Nebraska at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Hop into the fascinating world of Nebraska frogs with state herpetologist Dennis Ferraro at the Schramm Education Center as we kick off National Amphibian Week. Learn about the diverse amphibians that call Nebraska home and how to help conserve them. Two unique sessions will be offered; choose to attend one or both: Afternoon Session: Amphibians […]

Schramm Sunday Speaker: Creating a Digital Museum – The Schramm Park StoryMap

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join Schramm Park State Recreation Area Naturalist Leah Stirrup as she shares a digital museum that she created using ArcGIS StoryMaps to showcase the history of the Gretna State Fish Hatchery and Schramm Park State Recreation Area. Leah is an undergraduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). For her senior thesis, she analyzed over […]

Birding Hike at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Learn some birding basics and hike in the park with a naturalist to look for birds. Discover what it takes to be a birder and skills to help identify birds. Meet at the Nature Center below Mallet Lodge. A valid park permit required for entry.

Birding Hike at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Learn some birding basics and hike in the park with a naturalist to look for birds. Discover what it takes to be a birder and skills to help identify birds. Meet in the lobby of the Education Center.

Nebraska Star Party at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin […]

All About Owls at Louisville State Recreation Area

Louisville State Recreation Area 15810 Hwy. 50, Louisville, NE, NE

WHOOOOO wants to learn about Nebraska’s owls, dissect an owl pellet and go on an owl prowl hike?! Join us at the Meisinger Shelter across from concessions to participate. A valid park permit required for entry.