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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:Teaching Ecology and Applied Sciences Using the Grassland Biome
DESCRIPTION:August 31st\, 2026| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CT) Register Here   \n  \nNebraska’s grasslands\, covering half the state\, support ecology\, economy\, and culture while fostering biodiversity\, resilience\, and food production. I will offer an overview of grassland ecology/management and introduce lesson plans and trunks with hands-on materials on ecosystems\, soils\, plants\, carbon cycling\, human impacts\, global health\, and grassland communities. \n  \nPresenter: Cheryl Dunn\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln\, Grassland Specialist-Herbarium Curator \n  \nPresenter Bio: Cheryl Dunn is the Grassland Specialist and Herbarium Curator in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She primarily teaches courses in plant identification and grassland ecology while leading outreach efforts that promote the conservation and appreciation of Nebraska’s native prairies. Her work focuses on plant identification\, grassland education\, invasive species\, and connecting students and the public with the ecological importance of the Great Plains. \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.   \nThis free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \nFor questions\, email jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/teaching-ecology-and-applied-sciences-using-the-grassland-biome/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bachmann":MAILTO:jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Science of...Soil
DESCRIPTION:Soil may seem simple\, but it’s full of life and plays a critical role in Nebraska’s ecosystems. This virtual program explores what soil is made of\, the organisms that call it home\, and how it supports plants\, wildlife\, and people. You’ll learn about different soil types found across the state\, how soil forms and changes over time\, and why healthy soil is essential for sustaining our landscapes.\nThis is a free virtual program\, however\, registration is required to attend.\n\nPlease use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/_xFKJPJxQYC77sKODBUODw\n\nQuestions? Email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov or visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-soil/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Watchable Wildlife Grants: Funding Projects That Connect People and Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:August 10th\, 2026 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CT) Register Here   \nLearn how the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Watchable Wildlife Grant Program supports projects that connect people with Nebraska’s wildlife and natural resources. This presentation will highlight eligible project types\, funding opportunities\, and examples of projects that enhance wildlife viewing\, conservation education\, and public engagement across the state. \nPresenter: Meghan Thompson\, Watchable Wildlife Biologist\, Nebraska Game & Parks Commission \nPresenter Bio: Meghan Thompson is the Watchable Wildlife Biologist with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission\, where she leads statewide efforts to connect people with wildlife through education\, outreach\, partnerships\, and conservation initiatives. She administers the Watchable Wildlife Grant Program\, supporting projects that enhance wildlife viewing opportunities\, conservation education\, and public engagement across Nebraska. \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.   \nThis free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \nFor questions\, email jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/watchable-wildlife-grants-funding-projects-that-connect-people-and-wildlife/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bachmann":MAILTO:jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Guide to Helping Increase Prescribed Fire on the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Guide to Helping Increase Prescribed Fire on the Landscape \nJuly 20th\, 2026| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CT) Register Here   \nVolunteering to help on prescribed fire can take on many different forms. From showing up and carrying a drip torch\, to having conversations with strangers we will dive into how you can dedicate time to helping return fire back to our landscape.  \nPresenter: Brian Teeter\, Prescribed Fire Coordinator\, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever  \nPresenter Bio: Brian has been the Nebraska prescribed fire coordinator for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever of Nebraska since 2015. He works to increase equipment\, education\, and outreach and use of prescribed fire throughout Nebraska and the Great Plains.  \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.   \nThis free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \nFor questions\, email jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/volunteer-guide-to-helping-increase-prescribed-fire-on-the-landscape/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bachmann":MAILTO:jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Science of...Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Fireflies light up Nebraska summer nights\, but there’s a lot more to these glowing insects than meets the eye. This virtual program explores the biology\, behavior\, and life cycle of fireflies\, including how and why they produce light\, how they communicate\, and their role in local ecosystems. You’ll also learn where to find them\, what makes different species unique\, and tips for observing these magical insects in your own backyard.\n\nThis is a free virtual program\, however\, registration is required to attend. Please use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/op2LCfW7TFK-StnsfOxvnw\n\nQuestions? Email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov or visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-fireflies/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Effects of Climate Change on Species and Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Effects of Climate Change on Species and Ecosystems \nJune 15th\, 2026| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CT) Register Here   \nThis presentation will discuss how climate change is impacting species and ecosystems\, both directly and by exacerbating non-climate stressors. Conservation strategies to address this issue will also be discussed. \nPresenter: Rick Schneider\, Retired\, Volunteer for Conservation\, Board Member\, Audubon Spring Creek Prairie \nPresenter Bio: Rick is retired from the NE Game and Parks Commission where he served as the head of the Nebraska Natural Heritage Program from 1996-2019. He was also the co-chair of the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project from 2002-2019. Prior to working for the Commission\, Rick worked as an ecologist for The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota and the U.S. Forest Service in Montana. \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.   \nThis free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \nFor questions\, email jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE. \n 
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/effects-of-climate-change-on-species-and-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bachmann":MAILTO:jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Science of...The Platte River
DESCRIPTION:The Platte River is one of Nebraska’s most important waterways\, supporting wildlife\, people\, and ecosystems across the state. This virtual program explores the river’s unique shallow channels\, sandbars\, and seasonal flows\, and how they create critical habitat for species like migratory birds\, fish\, and amphibians. You’ll learn about the river’s role in Nebraska’s ecology\, its history\, and the ways natural and human influences shape its health. It’s a fascinating look at the science behind one of Nebraska’s most dynamic rivers.\n\nThis is a free virtual program\, however\, registration is required to attend. Use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/yPGs2G0ITNiTuE2Q72XpsQ\n\nQuestions? Email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov or visit the Nebraska Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-the-platte-river/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T160000
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SUMMARY:Science of...Bison
DESCRIPTION:Bison are more than Nebraska’s iconic grassland giants—they’re a window into the science of ecology\, behavior\, and conservation. This virtual program explores how bison live\, what they eat\, and the ways they shape prairie ecosystems. You’ll learn about their social structure\, seasonal movements\, and adaptations that help them survive harsh winters.\n\nThis is a free virtual program\, however\, registration is required to attend. Please use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/BpP5zi_4QD6XgzGImFuCQA\n\nQuestions? Email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov or visit the Nebraska Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-bison/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T160000
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SUMMARY:Science of...Ferns
DESCRIPTION:Ferns may seem like quiet\, leafy plants\, but their life cycle and adaptations are full of scientific wonder. This virtual program explores the different types of ferns found in Nebraska\, how they reproduce through spores instead of seeds\, and the roles they play in local ecosystems. You’ll learn how ferns survive in diverse habitats\, their fascinating history dating back millions of years\, and tips for spotting them in the wild.\n\nThis is a free virtual program\, however\, registration is required to attend. Please use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/FyXCjT4cRaG-aQIOG7B9uw\n\nQuestions? Email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov\, or visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-ferns/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T160000
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SUMMARY:Science of...Paddlefish
DESCRIPTION:Paddlefish are one of Nebraska’s most unique and ancient fish\, with a prehistoric look and fascinating biology. In this virtual program\, we’ll explore their unusual paddle-shaped snout\, how they feed on tiny plankton\, and what makes their life cycle so special. You’ll learn where paddlefish live in Nebraska\, the challenges they face\, and why they’re an important part of river ecosystems.\n\nThis is a free virtual program\, however\, registration is required to attend. Use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/QARofgVtRW-JjIA3pQQcpg\n\nQuestions? Email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov or visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-paddlefish/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T150000
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SUMMARY:Science of...Squirrels
DESCRIPTION:From tree canopies to backyard feeders\, squirrels are some of Nebraska’s most visible—and entertaining—wildlife. This virtual program dives into the science behind their behavior\, from how they communicate and navigate the world to the fascinating ways they store food and build nests. We’ll explore the species found in Nebraska\, what they eat\, how they survive winter\, and the roles they play in our ecosystems.\n\nThis is a free virtual program\, however registration is required to attend. Use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/qR7uSuxpSNWLmI2B8FJI9g\n\nFor more information email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov or check out the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-squirrels/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Mondays: Wild Herbs for Food and Medicine
DESCRIPTION:October 20th\, 2025| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here   \n  \nA general discussion of ethnobotany with information on wild plants considered food and medicine in Plains Native American\, Alaska Native and Celtic cultures. \n  \nPresenter: Rachel Liester\, Herbal Educator\, Master Naturalist – owner of Red Road Herbs Retreat & Learning Center \n  \nPresenter Bio: Master Naturalist – owner of Red Road Herbs Retreat & Learning Center\, www.redroadherbs.com \n  \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.   \n  \nThis free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \n  \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE. \n  \nFor questions\, email jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov 
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/master-naturalist-mondays-wild-herbs-for-food-and-medicine/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
CREATED:20250624T213806Z
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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Mondays: Mussel Monitoring at Homestead National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:September 15th\, 2025| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here   \nA conversation at a Nebraska Natural Legacy Conference regarding reintroduction of mussels to Cub Creek set in motion a series of questions that could be only answered through monitoring.  In this presentation Resource Management Specialist Jesse Bolli will take you through those questions while introducing you to the mussels of Homestead National Historical Park and why they matter.  \nPresenter: Jesse Bolli\, Resource Management Specialist\, NPS-Homestead National Historical Park \nPresenter Bio: Jesse Bolli began his position as the Resource Management Specialist at Homestead National Historical Park in September 2002.  His duties at Homestead include the management of the Nation’s second oldest restored tallgrass prairie\, a lowland bur oak forest\, Cub Creek and the wildlife within.  He is happiest when he is mentoring others\, helping them to see the delicate details of the natural world.  \nPrior to arriving at Homestead National Monument of America\, he worked in Florida\, Nebraska\, and Kansas as a federal wildland firefighter.  \nJesse received his Bachelors of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from South Dakota State University in Brookings\, South Dakota.  \nHe grew up near Burwell\, Nebraska on the homestead that his great granddad proved up on under the Homestead Act of 1862 in 1905.  It was on the homestead that he developed his love of the prairies and wildlife.   \n  \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.   \n  \nThis free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE. \nFor questions\, email jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov 
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/master-naturalist-mondays-mussel-monitoring-at-homestead-national-historical-park/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T133000
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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Mondays: Perceiving Coyote’s Many Angles
DESCRIPTION:August 18th\, 2025| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here   \n  \nHow people perceive the natural world matters in their interactions with it. Join Education Program Specialist Rob Briwa in exploring the ways cultures across time and space perceive one of North America’s most adaptable species\, the coyote (Canis latrans). These perceptions – sometimes overlapping\, sometimes divergent\, and waxing and waning in their importance over time – entwine with human decision-making about wildlife management in unexpected ways.  \n  \nPresenter: Rob Briwa\, Education Program Specialist\, NPS- Homestead National Historical Park \n  \nPresenter Bio: Rob serves at Homestead NHP. His past NPS work includes ranger and education roles at Voyageurs and Theodore Roosevelt national parks and Mount Rushmore. Before the NPS\, Rob taught geography\, and he loves thinking through landscapes to elevate learning. \n  \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.   \n  \nThis free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \n  \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE. \n  \nFor questions\, email jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/master-naturalist-mondays-perceiving-coyotes-many-angles/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T133000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Mondays: Native Plants for Native Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:July 28th\, 2025| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here   \nUsing Native Plants: The Why\, What\, and How \nPresenter: Cathy Prettyman\, native plant gardener\, Nebraska Master Naturalist\, Native Planters of Blair\, Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland \nPresenter Bio: I’ve always had a love of nature. As a child I collected butterflies\, kept caterpillars as pets and explored the woods behind our home. I have been birding and gardening for over 30 years. I moved to rural Blair in 2015 and I fell in love with the prairie and learned about its plants. I became a Nebraska Master Naturalist in 2018 with the desire to learn more about our great state and to teach others the importance of the natural world. I am  involved with the PATH\, Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland\, a Nebraska based organization promoting the use of native plants in our landscape. I have helped design\, plant and maintain pollinator gardens at Ft Atkinson State Park in Ft Calhoun. I created and led the charge to plant a pollinator garden at Black Elk-Neihardt park in Blair and with the help of volunteers\, continue to maintain. I am involved with other Blair projects. Last year was the Blair  Main Street revitalization. I helped with selection and design of sidewalk beds using native plants. This year I’m designing native planting beds for the new dog park and an Art Alley project to be installed hopefully this fall.  Another project\, at the historic Florence Mill in Omaha\, is using native plants and trees to educate the public on the uses of the plants. This spring we added a native tall grass bed behind the mill.  \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.   \n  \nThis free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \n  \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE. \n  \nFor questions\, email jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/master-naturalist-mondays-native-plants-for-native-pollinators/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
CREATED:20250507T232839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T141039Z
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week Webinar Series – Weeds\, Weeds\, Weeds: Nebraska’s Invasive Aquatic Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Invasive Species Council in celebrating the first annual Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day from 5/27-5/30\, an invasive species professional will present about invasive species issues in Nebraska. Join live or watch the recorded presentation on the Nebraska Game and Parks YouTube channel after the presentation. \nDate: Friday\, May 30th \nTime: 1:00-2:00PM CT \nWhere: Click on the following Zoom link to join: \nhttps://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/j/94441007280 \nPresentation Title: Weeds\, Weeds\, Weeds: Nebraska’s Invasive Aquatic Plants \nIt’s a tale as old as time. You get to your favorite fishing hole\, throw a line out\, and are immediately caught in the “weeds” as you try and reel in. When thinking of aquatic invasive species thoughts often arise of critters such as jumping carp\, zebra mussels\, or crawling crayfish. However\, the most widespread AIS issue in Nebraska is not these species but actually invasive aquatic plants. Come listen to Kristopher Stahr\, NGPC AIS Program Manager (often called the weed doctor)\, describe the impact these species are having in Nebraska and the efforts being undertaken to control these pesky plants in our waters. \nPresenter: Kristopher Stahr\, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission \nKristopher is the NGPC’S AIS Manager since the program was created in 2020. He first began working with aquatic invasive species as a temporary in Iowa in 2009. Since then\, he has worked with AIS and aquatic vegetation in multiple other states such as South Dakota\, Oklahoma\, and Arizona. \nChanges to this event can be found on the Outdoor Calendar at calendar.outdoornebraska.gov. Please contact Jena Paugels at 402-429-8716 or jena.paugels@nebraska.gov with questions.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/nebraska-invasive-species-awareness-week-webinar-series-weeds-weeds-weeds-nebraskas-invasive-aquatic-plants/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Fishing
ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
CREATED:20250507T232302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T141116Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Let it Loose and the Pet Release Pathway Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Invasive Species Council in celebrating the first annual Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day from 5/27-5/30\, an invasive species professional will present about invasive species issues in Nebraska. Join live or watch the recorded presentation on the Nebraska Game and Parks YouTube channel after the presentation. \nDate: Thursday\, May 29th \nTime: 1:00-2:00 PM CT \nWhere: Click on the following Zoom link to join: \nhttps://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/j/96969131205 \nPresentation Title: Don’t Let It Loose and the Pet Release Pathway              \nFor years\, Invasive Species Action Network has played a key role with Don’t Let It Loose programming\, partnering with independent pet stores\, pet industry sales and manufacturing\, governmental agencies\, and other NGOs to promote responsible pet ownership behavior. The Don’t Let It Loose messaging and branding gains from its simplicity\, clarity\, and consistency. The ultimate objective is to reduce instances of pet release and the introduction of invasive species. This presentation will outline the importance of the message\, identify challenges that continue to loom\, and explore new opportunities and advancements for the program and its dedicated partners. \nPresenter: Sara Rickfels\, Invasive Species Action Network \nSara Ricklefs is the Executive Director of Invasive Species Action Network\, a non-profit based out of Livingston\, Montana. She also serves on Montana Invasive Species Council as the Conservation Organization representative and is the Chair of the Education and Outreach Committee for the Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species. Her work at ISAN spans multiple pathways and taxa. \nChanges to this event can be found on the Outdoor Calendar at calendar.outdoornebraska.gov. Please contact Jena Paugels at 402-429-8716 or jena.paugels@nebraska.gov with questions.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/dont-let-it-loose-and-the-pet-release-pathway-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Fishing
ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
CREATED:20250507T232602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T141107Z
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SUMMARY:Mussel Madness: Zebra Mussel Invasion in Nebraska Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week Webinar Series – Mussel Madness: Zebra Mussel Invasion in Nebraska \nJoin the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Invasive Species Council in celebrating the first annual Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day from 5/27-5/30\, an invasive species professional will present about invasive species issues in Nebraska. Join live or watch the recorded presentation on the Nebraska Game and Parks YouTube channel after the presentation. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 28th \nTime: 1:00-2:00PM CT \nWhere: Click on the following Zoom link to join: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/j/96198885815 \nPresentation Title: Mussel Madness: Zebra Mussel Invasion in Nebraska \nIt’s the invasion of the zebra mussels! Zebra mussels are spreading across the US and into Nebraska\, bringing a myriad of problems with them. Zebra mussels can negatively impact Nebraska’s aquatic ecosystems\, damage our state’s economy and agriculture\, and harm Nebraska’s outdoor recreation. Their primary accomplice to helping them spread? YOU! Learn what effects zebra mussels have in Nebraska\, how you can prevent zebra mussel invasion in Nebraska\, and how to keep Nebraska’s lakes zebra mussel free! \nPresenter: Jena Paugels\, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission \nJena Paugels is currently the Nebraska Game and Parks Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist. Before accepting the position in 2024\, she worked for the AIS Program as a watercraft inspector and temporary biologist from 2022-2024. Paugels earned her B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife from UNL in 2021 and enjoys working with the public and other agencies to prevent invasive species spread within Nebraska. \nChanges to this event can be found on the Outdoor Calendar at calendar.outdoornebraska.gov. Please contact Jena Paugels at 402-429-8716 or jena.paugels@nebraska.gov with questions.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/mussel-madness-zebra-mussel-invasion-in-nebraska-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Fishing
ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
CREATED:20250507T233210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215236Z
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week Webinar Series – Invasive Plants Are Bad\, Weedy Plants Are Just Misunderstood
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Invasive Species Council in celebrating the first annual Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day from 5/27-5/30\, an invasive species professional will present about invasive species issues in Nebraska. Join live or watch the recorded presentation on the Nebraska Game and Parks YouTube channel after the presentation. \nDate: Tuesday\, May 27th \nTime: 1:00-2:00PM CT \nWhere: Click on the following Zoom link to join: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/j/95877980351 \nPresentation Title: Invasive Plants Are Bad\, Weedy Plants Are Just Misunderstood \nNebraska has plenty of truly invasive plants that can harm ecosystems and agricultural production. We absolutely need to suppress their growth and spread and limit the damage they cause. However\, Nebraska also has a lot of other plants that we call ‘weeds’ or ‘weedy’ that really aren’t harmful at all. Many of them are just opportunists who can appear quicky and in big numbers when nearby plant competition is reduced by grazing\, flooding\, fire\, or other forces. Those opportunists provide great pollinator and wildlife value or\, at worst\, just come and go without really causing any lasting damage to anyone or anything. Let’s talk about how to tell the difference and why it matters. \nPresenter: Chris Helzer\, The Nature Conservancy \nChris Helzer is the Nebraska Director of Science and Stewardship for The Nature Conservancy. He conducts research on grasslands\, helps develop and test land management strategies\, supervises the stewardship of the Conservancy’s staffed preserves in Nebraska\, and spends lot of time blathering on about how beautiful and valuable prairies are. Chris started his career as a land manager for the Conservancy 28 years ago and still regrets giving up that job. \nChanges to this event can be found on the Outdoor Calendar at calendar.outdoornebraska.gov. Please contact Jena Paugels at 402-429-8716 or jena.paugels@nebraska.gov with questions.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/nebraska-invasive-species-awareness-week-webinar-series-invasive-plants-are-bad-weedy-plants-are-just-misunderstood/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Fishing
ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
CREATED:20250211T221215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T221215Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series \nJoin 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. \nDAY ONE \nInterpreting in National Parks – Past\, Present\, and How to Get Involved as a Nebraska Master Naturalist \nTuesday March 25th\, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST Register HERE \nPresenter: Rob Briwa\, Education Program Specialist\, National Parks Service \nProgram Overview: The Organic Act of 1916 created the National Park Service (NPS) to conserve park resources and “provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for further generations.” Interpretation – or the art and science of connecting visitors to parks through varied communication – is central to the NPS mission. Interpretation has a rich history\, and understanding interpretation through a historical lens helps practitioners perfect their skills in the present. Join NPS Education Program Specialist Rob Briwa for a virtual program and discussion about interpretation – and learn ways to apply your master naturalist training in national parks!  \n  \nDAY TWO \nInterpretation Opportunities at Homestead National Historical Park for Nebraska Master Naturalists \nThursday March 27th\, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST Register HERE \nPresenter: Rob Briwa\, Education Program Specialist\, National Parks Service \nProgram Overview: Nebraska’s state and national parks are terrific places for master naturalists to apply their knowledge of interpretation. Homestead National Historical Park\, located outside of Beatrice\, NE\, is always looking for volunteers-in-parks who can help share homesteading stories through interpretation and during education events. Join Education Program Specialist Rob Briwa in a virtual program to learn more about the significant themes shaping interpretation at Homestead National Historical Park. Then\, tune in to hear about all the ways Master Naturalists can apply their interpretive skills at Homestead National Historical Park! \nThis webinar series counts for four hours of continuing education towards Nebraska Master Naturalist in-training or recertification requirements.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/interpretation-education-2-day-webinar-series/2025-03-27/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
CREATED:20250211T221215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T221215Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series \nJoin 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. \nDAY ONE \nInterpreting in National Parks – Past\, Present\, and How to Get Involved as a Nebraska Master Naturalist \nTuesday March 25th\, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST Register HERE \nPresenter: Rob Briwa\, Education Program Specialist\, National Parks Service \nProgram Overview: The Organic Act of 1916 created the National Park Service (NPS) to conserve park resources and “provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for further generations.” Interpretation – or the art and science of connecting visitors to parks through varied communication – is central to the NPS mission. Interpretation has a rich history\, and understanding interpretation through a historical lens helps practitioners perfect their skills in the present. Join NPS Education Program Specialist Rob Briwa for a virtual program and discussion about interpretation – and learn ways to apply your master naturalist training in national parks!  \n  \nDAY TWO \nInterpretation Opportunities at Homestead National Historical Park for Nebraska Master Naturalists \nThursday March 27th\, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST Register HERE \nPresenter: Rob Briwa\, Education Program Specialist\, National Parks Service \nProgram Overview: Nebraska’s state and national parks are terrific places for master naturalists to apply their knowledge of interpretation. Homestead National Historical Park\, located outside of Beatrice\, NE\, is always looking for volunteers-in-parks who can help share homesteading stories through interpretation and during education events. Join Education Program Specialist Rob Briwa in a virtual program to learn more about the significant themes shaping interpretation at Homestead National Historical Park. Then\, tune in to hear about all the ways Master Naturalists can apply their interpretive skills at Homestead National Historical Park! \nThis webinar series counts for four hours of continuing education towards Nebraska Master Naturalist in-training or recertification requirements.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/interpretation-education-2-day-webinar-series/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T133000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
CREATED:20250211T215945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T215945Z
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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Mondays: Nebraska Big Butterfly Count
DESCRIPTION:Nebraska Big Butterfly Count \nMarch 10th\, 2025| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here   \nNebraska 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 important to survey the state of Nebraska’s butterflies. \nPresenter: Joanne Langabee\, Nebraska Master Naturalist \nPresenter Bio: Joanne is a retired science teacher and has been a Nebraska Master Naturalist since 2011.  She has been doing butterfly surveys for Lauritzen Gardens and Fontenelle Forest since 2015 and has been working with Nebraska Game and Parks since 2022. \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.   \nThis free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE. \n  \nFor questions\, email jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/master-naturalist-mondays-nebraska-big-butterfly-count/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
CREATED:20250117T151236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T151236Z
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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Oak Woodland Restoration and Management \nFebruary 10th\, 2025| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here      \nDue 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. \nPresenter: Hanna Barnes\, Project Biologist\, Northern Prairies Land Trust \nPresenter Bio: Hanna works in northeastern Nebraska on public land and with private landowners to restore oak woodlands and further habitat management. Off the clock\, she enjoys reading\, playing music\, and spending time with family. \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.  This free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/master-naturalist-mondays-2/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
CREATED:20231206T163856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T163856Z
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SUMMARY:Science of...Prairie Dogs
DESCRIPTION:In this last episode of the 2024 Science of Series we will be focusing on Prairie Dogs. Depending on who you talk to they are either an ecological oasis or a nuisance species\, we will touch on both in this final episode. These rodents are sometimes called keystone species as they provide homes and resources for many other organisms in their ecosystem\, but also have the ability to carry the bubonic plague. For this\, we will discuss prairie dog adaptions\, their extremely sophisticated communication strategies and their ability to be such a highly social animal. Don’t miss the last Science Of episode of 2024.\n\nThis is a FREE event\, however\, registration is required to attend.\nPlease use this link to register:\nhhttps://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdu2vqDIuGNy_2Feoh0b-UkxaurqoYh-E\n\nPlease contact monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov for more information or questions. You can also check out the events on the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-prairie-dogs/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165930
CREATED:20231206T163331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T163331Z
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SUMMARY:Science of...Cyanobacteria
DESCRIPTION:Some of you may be wondering\, what the heck is cyanobacteria? Well\, you might not have heard of cyanobacteria\, but you may have heard of blue-green algae\, which is sometimes what this is called. These single-celled microscopic organisms are found naturally in all types of water\, and they use sunlight to make their own food. In this Science Of episode\, we will discuss exactly what cyanobacteria is\, what makes blue-green algae blooms and why they can sometimes be harmful to other wildlife\, ecosystems\, and people. This won’t be your typical Science Of\, but you won’t leave with any less knowledge that you normally would.\n\nThis is a FREE event\, however\, registration is required to attend this virtual event.\nPlease use this link to register:\nhttps://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/tJMqfuuuqTIrEtaruFW9p…\n\nPlease contact monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov for more information or questions. You can also check out the events on the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-cyanobacteria/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165931
CREATED:20231206T161211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T165720Z
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SUMMARY:Science of...Ticks
DESCRIPTION:Tick season has been in full swing for awhile now here in Nebraska\, and often times this is a huge barrier for keeping people from getting outside. There are many species of ticks in the world and they can cause numerous diseases rather than just Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease. In this Science Of episode we are going to discuss what ticks actually are\, what their preferred habitat is\, what species you can find in Nebraska\, and what diseases these creatures can spread. This episode may give you the heebie jeebies\, but it should definitely broaden your spectrum on these parasitic organisms.\nThis is a FREE event\, however\, registration is required to attend this virtual event. Please use this link to register:\nhttps://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/tJEvde…\n\nPlease contact monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov for more information or questions. You can also check out the events on the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-ticks/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165931
CREATED:20231206T160958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T160958Z
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SUMMARY:Science of...The Sandhills
DESCRIPTION:What landscape in Nebraska covers nearly 19\,300 square miles and is the largest sand dune formation in the Western hemisphere\, and the largest grass-stabilized dune regions in the world? The Sandhills of Nebraska. This fascinating landscape located in central/west Nebraska is home to hundreds of plants\, birds\, reptiles\, mammals\, and insects. In this Science Of episode\, we will be exploring what the Sandhills landscape looks like\, how it formed\, and which native Nebraska species you can find in this area. Don’t miss this episode all about this unique landscape found in our state.\n\nThis is a FREE event\, however\, registration is required to attend.\nPlease use this link to register:\nhttps://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/tJEpd…\n\nPlease contact monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov for more information or questions. You can also check out the events on the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-the-sandhills/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165931
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SUMMARY:Science of...Milkweed
DESCRIPTION:Milkweeds and Monarch butterflies\, these two things go together like peanut butter and pickles…no really\, they go great together. But anyway Milkweeds are perennial plants which get their name from their milky sap. They occur just about anywhere and are critical for the lifecycle of the Monarch Butterfly. But\, these butterflies aren’t the only insects and animals that benefit from Milkweed plants. In this Science Of episode\, we will explore the different types of milkweed species found in the state\, and which creatures rely on these for food or their habitat. Just like Milkweed this episode is critical for you to watch!\n\nThis is a FREE event\, however\, registration is required to attend this virtual event.\nPlease use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/tJEtcuuqrj0sGdQc6pJeR…\n\nPlease contact monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov for more information or questions. You can also check out the events on the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-milkweed/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165931
CREATED:20231206T160610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T165733Z
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SUMMARY:Science of...Slime Molds
DESCRIPTION:Not plant\, not animal\, not fungus…so what is it? It’s a slime mold. Slime Molds come in every color of the rainbow\, except a true green and can form strange and sophisticated shapes. Some look like honeycomb lattices\, and others resemble blackberries. And then you have the “dog vomit” slime mold\, because\, well…you get it. These organisms can be found everywhere and can be as large as 10-13 feet\, yet humans often ignore them. In this Science Of episode\, we will discuss what slime molds actually are\, what their purpose is\, and which species have been found in Nebraska. Don’t miss this interesting episode.\n\nThis is a FREE event\, however\, registration is required to attend this virtual event.\nPlease use this link to register:\nhttps://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/tJUlduyvqDwjGtLopJ7…\n\nPlease contact monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov for more information or questions. You can also check out the events on the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-slime-molds/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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