Catch these Game and Parks education events in April
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in April.
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.
The April offerings are:
Flock to Birds of a Feather at Mahoney
Get ready to go birding by participating in the Birds of a Feather program at 10 a.m. on two Tuesdays at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s 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 April 7, the topic for this free program for all ages will be Feathers, Forms and Functions. Consider how the form of a bird relates to the functions they do to survive and thrive in the wild.
On April 21, Raptors is the theme. Discover the differences between hawks, eagles, owls and more.
Register at the calendar event entries at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.
Discover ‘Science of’ ferns
Explore ferns and learn how they survive in diverse habitats and their fascinating history dating millions of years as Nebraska Game and Parks’ popular “Science of” virtual webinar series returns.
On April 9, learn how ferns may seem like quiet, leafy plants, but their life cycle and adaptations are full of scientific wonder.
In this series, on select Thursdays at 3 p.m. Central time, Game and Parks educators discuss some of the science behind common things regarding nature and animals.
The hourlong webinars are free, but separate registration is required for each. See the calendar event entries at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov for registration links.
James Family Conservatory to host Wise and Wild
Wise and Wild is a program for those aged 55 and up who love the outdoors. It will be at 10 a.m. on select Tuesdays at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center.
On April 14, the topic for this free event will be Bird Mist-Netting. Observe the process of mist-netting, a tool used to catch and band birds for research. Get up close and learn about local bird species.
A variety of nature-related topics will be shared in this free program for all ages.