Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Nebraska Master Naturalist PLUS Workshop

Certified Nebraska Master Naturalists are invited to the Nebraska Master Naturalist PLUS Workshop. This workshop is an opportunity for current certified Master Naturalists to come together with Master Naturalists in Training, to receive continuing education and volunteer hours. In this two-day workshop participants will receive training and hands-on experience in bioblitzs, the City Nature Challenge […]

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Framing Nature: Education through Photography

April 22nd, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here     Humans are inherently visual creatures and the media-rich world that we currently live in amplifies our need for visual stimuli. This presentation will dive into why visual aids are important, how they can be used to educate the public, and why photography is […]

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Nebraska Master Naturalist PLUS Workshop

Certified Nebraska Master Naturalists are invited to the Nebraska Master Naturalist PLUS Workshop. This workshop is an opportunity for current certified Master Naturalists to come together with Master Naturalists in Training, to receive continuing education and volunteer hours. In this two-day workshop participants will receive training and hands-on experience in bioblitzs, the City Nature Challenge […]

FREE!

Low-tech Process Based Restoration in Nebraska

Low-tech Process Based Restoration in Nebraska May 20th, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here     LTPBR as a method for stream restoration is rapidly gaining momentum in the states to the west of us. While most people's minds jump straight to beaver dam analogs, these are only one tool in the chest. […]

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Burrowing Owls: Getting to Know the Critter on the Nebraska Master Naturalist Logo

Burrowing Owls: Getting to Know the Critter on the Nebraska Master Naturalist Logo July 22nd, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here The Burrowing Owl is one of the most charming bird species in Nebraska (and probably the world). Unfortunately, it is a species of conservation concern throughout much of its range. […]

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Event Series Master Naturalist Mondays

Collaborating with Partners is a Key to Successful Wetland Conservation in Nebraska

September 16th, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here Nebraska has a long history of collaborative conservation to help deliver wetland conservation across the state.  The talk will describe several of the partnership efforts, discuss the keys to making them successful, and describe the positive benefits they have on wetland conservation.    […]

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Master Naturalist Mondays

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A Year in Review January 13th, 2025| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here The 2025 season of Master Naturalist Mondays will kick off with a Year in Review. Your friendly Master Naturalist Coordinator will review how our first year together went. You can expect many photos, heartfelt tangents, some of the quantifiable data, […]

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Master Naturalist Mondays

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Oak Woodland Restoration and Management February 10th, 2025| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here      Due to several factors including suppression of fire, oak woodlands have been degraded and lost. This presentation will delve into what oak woodlands are, methods for their restoration, and the continuing management needed to retain this unique habitat. Presenter: […]

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Master Naturalist Mondays: Nebraska Big Butterfly Count

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Nebraska Big Butterfly Count March 10th, 2025| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here   Nebraska Big Butterfly Count is a community science project in partnership with Nebraska Master Naturalist, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project.  Joanne, will discuss the training required for the project and why it is so […]

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Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series

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Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series Join Homestead National Historical Park and Nebraska Master Naturalist for a two-day webinar series. Get an in depth look at interpretation and education from the National Park Service. Grow your interpretive skills and connect with volunteer opportunities. DAY ONE Interpreting in National Parks – Past, Present, and How to […]

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Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series

Zoom- online

Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series Join Homestead National Historical Park and Nebraska Master Naturalist for a two-day webinar series. Get an in depth look at interpretation and education from the National Park Service. Grow your interpretive skills and connect with volunteer opportunities. DAY ONE Interpreting in National Parks – Past, Present, and How to […]

FREE

Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Virtual Training Workshop

Do you love butterflies?  Are you a community member interested in conservation and science? Then join us for Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Virtual Training Workshop Nebraska’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. During this virtual workshop you will […]

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