Catch these Game and Parks education events in August

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in August. Here are some opportunities:

Reptile Story Time is Aug. 4

Join Nebraska Game and Parks’ educators for Reptile Story Time in partnership with Elleinad Children’s Bookstore in Lincoln at 10 a.m. Aug. 4.

Families and children are welcome to listen to a reptile-themed story book, see and touch live native reptiles, and participate in a reptile activity.

This free program will take place at Elleinad Children’s Bookstore, 5930 S. 58th St., Suite S.

Yoga in Nature Aug. 11 at Schramm

See how yoga and nature are woven together as Nebraska Game and Parks offers a Yoga in Nature class Aug. 11 at Schramm Education Center near Gretna.

The free class, which begins at 10 a.m., is designed for everyone from beginners to experts; poses will coincide with the nature theme. Come to learn, play and break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.

Registration is required. Some yoga mats will be available.

See the calendar event entry at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov for more information. Email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov with questions.

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night is Aug. 10 in Lincoln

Grab your fellow nature nerds and join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission as it hosts Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at Boiler Brewing Company South in Lincoln.

Nature is cool, so there is no shortage of topics questions could cover. Get your teams of no more than five players and be ready to compete for prizes. Registration is not required.

These events are for adults only and are free to attend with a purchase from the Boiler, 5800 Hidcote Drive, No. 101.

For more information and or questions, email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov.

Webinar will look at Nature at Healer

Join the free virtual webinar Nature as Healer at 12:30 p.m. Central time Aug. 9.

The natural world always has offered many opportunities for resources, recreation and relaxation. During this webinar, discover how the natural world can play an important role in mental health.

This webinar is part of the Conservation Education Lunch and Learn Series, which dives into the science behind educational efforts and practices by learning from experts on a variety of science and educational topics. Direct questions to amber.schiltz@nebraska.gov.

Visit the event listing at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov to register and get more information.

Little Saplings program presents Bees on Aug. 2

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 2023 series continues Aug. 2 with the theme Bees at 9 and 10 a.m. It is designed for children ages 2-5 and their adult caregiver. The cost is $4 per child and $5 per adult per program and includes admission to the Education Center after the program.

See the calendar event entry at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov for more information.

Homeschool Hike set for Aug. 16-17 at Schramm Park SRA

Homeschool families are invited to join an outdoor educator on a guided hike to learn about geology at Schramm Park State Recreation Area near Gretna during the Homeschool Hikes program at 9 a.m. Aug. 16 and 2 p.m. Aug. 17.

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared toward homeschool families.

Participants are encouraged to RSVP in advance through the event listing at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov. Cost is $4 per child and $5 per adult per program. This includes admission to the Schramm Education Center after the program. Schramm Family Pass members participate free.

This program is recommended for ages 5 and up.

Participants should dress in season-appropriate layers and wear closed-toed shoes that can get dirty. Hats and water bottles are recommended.

Mud Pie Mornings set for Schramm

Prepare to get dirty for Mud Pie Mornings at Schramm Park State Recreation Area near Gretna on Aug. 10.

Meet at 9 a.m. by the Schramm Education Center side entrance, then go on an ingredient-seeking hike.  Next, naturalists and participants will squish through a mud-pie recipe, all while learning about soil composition.