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Train for Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count

Train to participate in Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count with free workshops in April.

Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count is a community science project designed to collect statewide data to better understand butterfly diversity across Nebraska.

Only those who attend both virtual trainings, from 6-8 p.m. April 7 and 9, may participate in the in-person field day at 6 p.m. April 22 at the Schramm Education Center near Gretna.

During the virtual workshops, participants will learn about community science, how to identify eastern/central Nebraska butterfly species, and how they can contribute to Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count. Participants will receive project resources, guidance and support from community science project leaders.

The field day is a hands-on survey training, building on what was covered online. Participants will receive project resources, walk through a mock survey and receive further direction on data collection and submission.

Send questions to [email protected] or [email protected].

For more information, or to register, visit the April 7 and 22 calendar event entries at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at [email protected] or 402-471-5008.

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