Building bat houses
Quality-built bat houses are used at a number of our sites to ensure we have a safe way for bats to provide their ecological services
Service learning
Service learning combines learning goals and community service in ways that can enhance both student growth and the common good.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has several different kinds of service learning projects that could use your help, including scientific inventory, building resources and land management.
Occasionally, we receive requests from schools, groups and organizations that are interested in engaging their students in service learning to benefit Game and Parks. We welcome these requests and commend the groups on their desire to engage students and local volunteers in quality experiential learning while also serving both the Commission and the greater Nebraska community.
Scientific inventory
Community Science
Information helps biologists make good decisions when managing natural resources. But, often there are not enough people to gather the data. This is where you can help!
School or park bioblitz
A bioblitz is a survey of all the living things at one location. This information, when collected accurately, can provide biologists with data about specific species and habitats. Once you’ve completed your bioblitz, be sure to upload your information to iNaturalist so a Commission biologist can access your data.
Land management
Trash cleanup events
It may not be glamourous, but it sure is helpful! Cleanup events truly help our staff ensure our park areas are clean and safe for all users. With more hands to help, a lot of work can be accomplished in a short amount of time. Some sites have free camping for those involved in cleanup events.
Trail maintenance
From spreading mulch to cutting back vegetation. Helping with trail maintenance really helps keep our park areas in top shape and ensures our visitors gain quality experiences recreating and learning in nature.
Schramm Land Stewards events
Help out once a month with land management and trail maintenance at Schramm Park State Recreation Area by volunteering on a Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Building resources
Wood duck houses
Wood ducks often build their nest in large cavities located in dead trees. Often, there are not enough dead trees to meet the needs of Nebraska’ wood duck population. Providing wood duck houses helps ensure our waterfowl species thrive.
Bird feeders
The diversity of bird species found at many Nebraska Game and Parks sites is outstanding. For that reason, bird watching is a big deal! Providing bird houses and feeders helps the Commission provide visitors with a quality experience.
Building archery stands
The Commission has several sites with archery ranges. With the popularity of this outdoor recreation opportunity, we are always needing new archery stands. Although they may sound complicated to build, they are relatively simple and will get plenty of use!
Building kiosks
Kiosks are a critical way for our Park areas to provide information to visitors. We can always use new kiosks to develop a new area or replace an existing (but worn out) kiosk.
Pollinator homes + habitat
Believe it or not, bees need our help! And, so do butterflies, wasps and other kinds of insect pollinators. By building these pollinator homes, you’ll help provide important habitat as well as an opportunity to educate people about the importance of pollinators and things everyone can to do help our insect friends. For more information, check out this NebGuide.
Creating fire pits
To make a s’more, you need graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows…. And a fire pit! Fire pits are simple pits which contain a campfire and ensure visitors are able to enjoy the outdoors safely.
Contact us
Get more information about a service learning project listed this page. Include the project name in your email.
