Explore the life history of common Nebraska mammals. Through the hands-on use of pelts, skulls, and tracks, kids wil…

Let's get our hands a little dirty as we investigate a wetland up close. Using sampling equipment, students will dip…

Nebraska is home to 9 species of turtles. With the help of a few of our animal educators, we will learn all about wh…

In conjunction with our annual Trees and Seeds program, discover what a tree needs to survive, as well as how trees h…

Nebraska boasts many unique habitats from woodlands, to short and tall grass prairies, to agricultural fields and san…

Through the use of hands-on models, students learn about watersheds, erosion, and pollution to help understand curren…

Trees and seeds are available at no cost for your classroom or youth group upon request. Each year, the Papio-Missour…

Conservation, natural resources, and recycling are all topics of the day. Learn what makes something a natural resou…

For educators in Sarpy, Douglas, Washington, Burt, Thurston, and Dakota Counties. Outdoor classroom grants can apply…

Looking for something all encompassing? This presentation is designed to give insight into natural resources, human …

Insects are mysterious and often misunderstood. With the aid of live insects, we will explore the wonderful world of…

It can be tough to grasp what you cannot see, which explains why groundwater is an often misunderstood resource. Usi…

This programs combines technology with the natural world. Using GPS devices to find "hidden treasure" at an area par…

Gain an understanding of the dangers of flooding through the use of a hands-on flood model and explore ways the NRD w…

Apply for a mini-grant to work on some fun environmental science projects in your classroom!
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Explore a variety of aquatic animals, their life history, and what they can tell us about ecosystem health.

Through various educational animals, students will learn about unique adaptations that allow these animals to survive…