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Celebrate Pollinator Week?June 19-25

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Here in Nebraska, we make a special effort to promote and share our love and excitement for pollinators. Each year, Nebraska Game and Parks hosts ?Nebraska Pollinator Week?; this year, Pollinator Week is June 19-25.

We invite you to join in by participating in the Nebraska Pollinator Quest,?an effort to find and record as many pollinators as possible during the 2023 Pollinator Week.?Other Nebraska Pollinator Week events are planned across the state. Visit our website to learn more.

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Former state Sen. Hughes appointed to Commission for District 5

Nebraska Game and Parks is welcoming a new commissioner. Former state Sen. Dan Hughes, of Venango, is the new District 5 commissioner.

Hughes served two terms in the Nebraska Legislature and is a third-generation Nebraska farmer and businessman.?Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Hughes to the position, and the full Legislature confirmed the pick on May 30. ?

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Great options for Father's Day gifts

Looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift? Fishing and park entry permits are an easy buy online [ [link removed] ], paired with a hard card for displaying. You can also pick up a one-year subscription to Nebraskaland Magazine for just $15 ? a limited-time offer [ [link removed] ] that ends June 20.?

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Game and Parks' plan for the future now online

Nebraska Game and Parks' strategic plan, Focus on the Future, details long-term plans for ensuring the future of Nebraska?s wildlife and wild places. It is now available to read online on the Game and Parks website. Take a look!

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES


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Visit Platte River State Park's restaurant

The Walter Scott Lodge Jr. Lodge Restaurant at Platte River State Park is now open! It features a steak night on Saturdays and a buffet on Fridays and Sundays. See hours online.

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Bioblitz at Ash Hollow

Enjoy learning from Nebraska biologists while finding and identifying as many species of plants and animals as possible. Join us June 17 at Ash Hollow State Historical Park for a fun day of learning and exploring.

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National Marina Days at Lewis and Clark

Have fun in the sun at National Marina Days on June 17. The day includes a fish fry, boat tours, hayrack rides, touch tanks, a scavenger hunt, a beginner yoga class and more.

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Three outdoor apps for kids and families

Wish your kids spent less time in front of a screen? Rather than cutting out electronics completely, give these three apps a try, which can be a great tool for exploring the outdoors.

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Major changes to getting landowner permits

A new permit system was put in place for landowner permits. This new blog from Greg Wagner helps explain the changes, and points you to some helpful links for more info. See our website [ [link removed] ] for help with the new permit site.

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Crankbait canvas: How to paint baits

Painting baits is rewarding, economical and fun. In this new article from Nebraskaland Magazine, Justin Haag describes how he does it and gives tips on how to get into this fun pastime.

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Swift foxes in Kimball Grasslands in southern Panhandle.
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