Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in November.
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.
Little Saplings program at Schramm — Adults looking to explore the outdoors with their young children are invited to Little Saplings, a monthly early childhood nature discovery program at Schramm Education Center near Gretna.
The 2024 series, which occurs the first Wednesday of the month, continues Nov. 6 with the theme Bison at 9 and 10 a.m. It is designed for children ages 2-5 and their adult
caregivers. The cost is $4 per child and $5 per adult.
See the calendar event entry at Calendar. OutdoorNebraska.gov for more information.
‘The Science of ...’virtual webinar series continues — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s virtual webinar series “The Science of ...” returns in November. On Thursdays at 3 p.m. Central Time, Game and Parks educators will discuss the science behind common things regarding nature and animals. The topics: Nov. 7 Bobcats; Nov. 14 Orb Weavers; Nov. 21 – Hawks.
The webinars are free, but separate registration is required for each. See the calendar event entries at Calendar. OutdoorNebraska.gov for registration links. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Wildcat Hills preschool program is Nov. 12 — Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area will host its monthly preschool program Nov. 12 with Ter- rific Turkeys.
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.
