Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in August.
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.
Here are some opportunities: Mahoney SP to host Nature Journaling program — Get creative this summer at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park by starting a nature journal. At a 3 p.m. nature journaling program Aug. 7 and 14, learn how to observe nature and record what you notice.
Meet in the lobby of the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. Supplies will be provided. The program will utilize both the indoors and outside.
All ages and abilities are welcome to this free activity.
Explore Nature at Nightfall at Platte River SP — Platte River State Park will host Nature at Nightfall from 6-10:30 p.m. Aug. 8. This evening celebration of nature is a chance to meet live animals, view the night sky, go on a night hike, observe bat netting science, discover moths, find pond critters and more.
See the calendar event entry at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov for more information.
Wise and Wild is Aug. 12 at James Family Conservatory — Wise and Wild is a program for those age 55 and up who love the outdoors. It is at 3 p.m. on select Tuesdays at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s James Family Conservatory and Nature Center.
On Aug. 12, the topic for this free event will be fly-tying for begin - ners. Join us to learn more about the art of fly-tying from members of the Cornhusker Fly Fishing group.
Go bullfrogging with BOW program — The Becoming an Outdoors- Woman is offering an opportunity to learn all about bullfrogs at 6 p.m. Aug. 18 at Louisville State Recreation Area.
This hands-on program will include instruction on how to catch them safely and responsibly from a kayak or the bank. Participants will learn tips, techniques and regulations for experts. Later in the evening, caught frogs will be cleaned and cooked for those interested in staying.
A Nebraska fishing permit is required for ages 16 and older who participate in frogging. Registration is required through the calendar event entry at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.
