Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in October. Don’t forget to purchase a vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks, except one is not required to park in the Schramm Education Center parking lot. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or at state park entrances.
Spider Tales Story Time coming to Lincoln — Join Lincoln’s Elleinad Books and Nebraska Game and Parks for Spider Tales Story Time.
At 10 a.m. Oct. 15, educators will read a story using puppets, show spiders preserved in resin, and lead a fun spider craft activity for the kids.
This free event is open to the public of all ages. Elleinad Books is located at 5930 S. 58th St., Suite S.
Wildcat Hills preschool program is Oct. 15 - Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area will host its monthly preschool program Oct. 15 with Going Batty.
The program will meet at the Nature Center at 10 a.m. Mountain time.
It will include a lesson plan, story and hands-on activity specifically targeted for children ages 2-6 years.
The program is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Homeschool Hikes set for Oct. 16-17 at Schramm - Homeschool families for ages 5 and up are invited to join an outdoor educator on a guided hike at Schramm Park State Recreation Area near Gretna during the Homeschool Hikes program at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 and 1 p.m. Oct. 17. This month’s theme is Grasses.
During the program, participants may ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. They will have the opportunity to observe local phenomena, plants, and animals while exploring concepts such as patterns, cause and effect, and structure and function.
Participants are encouraged to RSVP in advance through the event listing at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.
Wildcat Hills homeschool program is Oct. 17 - The Wildcat Hills homeschool program meets once a month at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. The theme Oct. 17 is Going Batty. Explore bat adaptations, debunk myths and learn what can be done to help these nocturnal creatures.
Certified staff lead various programs that showcase a different theme, focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to your students’ learning.
For more information, contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
