Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in February. Here are some opportunities: ‘The Science of …’ virtual webinar series continues — Nebraska Game and Parks’virtual webinar series “The Science of …” continues in February. 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 are: Feb. 8 – Bighorn sheep; Feb. 15 – Garter snakes.
The webinars are free, but separate registration is required for each. See the calendar event entries at calendar. outdoornebraska.gov for registration links.
Contact monica. [email protected] for more information.
Wildcat Tales preschool program is Feb. 13 — Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area will host the monthly Wildcat Tales preschool program Feb. 13.
The program Dark Skies 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.
Schramm Education Center busy with programs in February — Several programs are planned in February for the Schramm Education Center, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is $10 adults, $7 youth and seniors and 3 and under are free.
We Love Animals! Valentine’s Day Program – At 11 a.m. on Feb. 14, look for signs of animals in the winter on a naturalist-led hike; at 1 p.m., have fun learning about our aquarium fish, then make a gyotaku fish print to take home; and at 2 p.m., meet some of the center’s animal ambassadors. Paid admission is required. All ages are welcome.
Fly Tying for Beginners – On Feb.
17, stop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
to give fly-tying a try. You'll work with the Cornhusker Fly-Fishers as you make a fly of your own to take home. Fly-tying is the art of attaching materials such as feathers, thread, metal, beads and more to a hook, with the aim of imitating an insect or small prey.
How to Draw Birds – Come to the center at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 to learn how to draw birds. Begin by observing them in the birding area. Later, in the classroom, a step-by-step method will be used to make drawing birds fun and easy. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Wildcat Hills to host Dark Skies homeschool program — There are air and water pollution, but too much light at night causes another kind of pollution. Come learn the benefits of dark skies during the homeschool program Dark Skies on Feb. 15 at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area.
The homeschool program meets once a month at 10 a.m. Mountain time at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Topics change each month.
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 Feb. 21-22 at Schramm — Homeschool families 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. Feb. 21 and 1 p.m. Feb. 22. This month’s theme is Great Backyard Bird Count.
Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared toward homeschool families and ages 5 and up.
Participants are encouraged to RSVP in advance through the event listing at calendar.outdoornebraska. gov.
