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Virtual education

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is dedicated to educating all Nebraskans about our state’s amazing wildlife, plants and natural resources. Knowing how people want to engage with education is as diverse as our natural resources, we have developed a variety of interactive resources.

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Online learning

Learn about Nebraska’s varied wildlife and diverse habitat; engage in do-it-yourself outdoor skills building; or just soak up the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s passion for everything outdoors. Our videos are designed to provide Nebraskans with science-based information, education and opportunities.

A female wildlife technician sitting in a field holding a burrowing owl and using technology to record scientific observations

Careers in conservation

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is a large agency with many goals. Because our work us so diverse, it is not surprising it takes many people to get the job done. From mammologists to park superintendents, graphic designers to environmental educators, the career opportunities within the conservation field are great. Watch video interviews of our Game and Parks staff discussing the classes, degrees and skills needed to do their jobs.

Follow us on Facebook

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has multiple Facebook pages that provide information, links and resources to educational content and events.

More classroom resources

Wildlife Education Trunks

Wildlife Education Trunks

Wildlife Education Trunks are designed to provide teachers with resources to educate students.

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Education programs

Education programs

There are a number of outdoor education programs designed to get Nebraska youth outside.

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Trout in the Classroom

Trout in the Classroom

Learn about this interdisciplinary, science-based program for kids.

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Watchable Wildlife Guides

Watchable Wildlife Guides

Regional wildlife ID guides available to download and print for free!

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Trail Tales

Trail Tales

Trail Tales is a Nebraska-specific magazine produced for Nebraska’s 4th grade classrooms.

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Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans

We offer a variety of lesson plans on flora, fauna and other natural resources specific to Nebraska.

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