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Participate in first Nebraska Birding Bowl

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Join the fun and participate in the first Nebraska Birding Bowl. This free, statewide birding competition for birders of all ages and experience levels will take place throughout May, which is Nebraska Bird Month.

Nebraska Game and Parks, along with partners Audubon Great Plains and the Wild Bird Habitat Store, are launching this event, which is an opportunity to get outside and contribute data toward bird conservation.

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Merritt Reservoir night programs begin April 29

Nebraska?s best-known destination for stargazing is the location of an upcoming educational series to celebrate the night sky.

On Saturday, April 29, a National Park Service ranger will lead ?Journey Through the Night Sky? ? the first of four dark sky programs planned at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area between now and fall.

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Catch these education events in May

Nebraska Game and Parks educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in May. Opportunities include a homeschool hike, Wise & Wild program for seniors, trivia nights and more.

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Youth fishing instructor training coming to Panhandle

You could be part of changing a young person's life. Sign up to become a youth fishing instructor at one of two Panhandle workshops in early May; learn more online.

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Art show at Mahoney State Park

Enjoy browsing art by reputable Midwestern artists at the Platte River Art Show on April 28-30 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. The event includes paintings, sculpture, photography and more.

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Learn to fish at community events

Want to learn how to fish? Come to a Community Fishing Event starting in May to learn how. At these events, free instruction as well as loaner rods, reels and bait will be available.

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Raise mental health awareness with run?

Benefit state park trails and raise awareness for mental health by participating in the Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run on May 20. Choose from a 2-mile or 5-mile distance.

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Nebraska's alien invaders

Alien invaders have inhabited Nebraska for quite some time. No, they're not green Martians, but species like purple loosestrife and Japanese beetles that harm the environment.

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Identify your catches with the Fish Key

It's important to be able to identify what you catch, as there are different regulations and bag limits for species. Make identifying fish simpler using the Fish Key, a free resource.

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Strategies for hunting turkeys in foul weather

Should you wait to hunt until there's beautiful weather outside? No! Bad weather does not mean bad hunting. Here are some strategies you can use when the weather is acting up.

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Red fox pups in Dawes County.
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