Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in November.
Flock to Birds of a Feather on Nov. 12 — Get ready to go birding by participating in the Birds of a Feather program at 9:30 a.m. on select Tuesdays at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center.
A different birding topic is introduced each session to begin the program, followed by a trip outdoors to the birding area, which may include a hike. On Nov. 12, the topic for this free, bird-related program for all ages will be Birding by Ear.
James Family Conservatory to host Wise and Wild — Wise and Wild is a program for those age 55 and up who love the outdoors. It will be at 3 p.m. on select Tuesdays at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center.
On Nov. 12, the topic for this free event will be Get into the Greenhouse. Explore the greenhouse and design a simple winter plant arrangement for your home.
Wildcat Hills homeschool program is Nov. 14 — The Wildcat Hills homeschool program meets once a month at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. The theme Nov. 14 is Terrific Turkeys.
Explore turkey behavior and their unique call.
Certified staff lead various pro grams 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.
Pre-K Herpetology Days coming to Mahoney SP — It is never too early to begin appreciating reptiles and amphibians. At Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s Pre-K Herpetology Days, young ones may meet an animal ambassador, create animal art and more.
This program at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 and 21 at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center, is designed for children ages 2-5 and their adult caregiver. The theme will be Frogs and Salamanders on Nov. 14 and Turtles and Snakes on Nov. 21.
