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Seven ways to enjoy the outdoors this winter
Don?t let the cold stop you from getting outdoors and having fun this winter. Nebraska state parks offer plenty of space to enjoy a wide range of activities ? from sledding and snowboarding to ice skating and wildlife watching.
Here are a few ideas to keep you off the couch and having fun this winter.
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Commissioners approve?community improvement project grants
Nebraska Game and Parks approved grant awards for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Stateside Assistance Program and the Recreational Trails Program at its meeting Jan. 20 in Lincoln.?
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Explore career and business opportunities with us?
Do you have a passion for the outdoors or conservation, or simply enjoy working with great people? If so, we?d love to see you at our Nebraska Game and Parks Career Fair on Feb. 4 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park!
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., agency representatives will be at the Crete Carrier Riverview Lodge to talk about full- and part-time job openings at locations across the state.
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Landowners should visit NGPC site to provide parcel ID
Have you logged on to Nebraska Game and Parks' new permit website lately? As a result of improvements made to the site, landowners are now required to submit their parcel ID as part of their user account profile.
If you're a landowner, please log on to the site online, look up your account and update your profile with current info, including your parcel ID. Parcel IDs can be found on your real estate tax statement or via the county assessor.?
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Valentine's cabin getaway at Niobrara State Park
Visit beautiful Niobrara State Park for a cozy Valentine's getaway. Book your stay on the weekends of Feb. 10-12 or Feb. 17-19 and unlock a 30% discount for a minimum two-night stay.
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 Learn the basics of ice-fishing in Lincoln
Learn how to ice-fish, or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers, at a Discover Ice-Fishing clinic in Lincoln on Jan. 28. Limited loaner equipment will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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 Learn about dragonflies and damselflies
Dragonflies and damselflies are easy to spot and make for beautiful photographs. But how much do you know about them? Discover their secrets during a virtual learning opportunity Feb. 2.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 Help in the search for spotted skunks
What's black and white, and does a handstand when frightened? Why, the eastern spotted skunk, of course. Learn about how you can help in efforts to spot this rare animal.
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 Make this recipe for Gaelic venison steak
Have some venison in your freezer? Make something amazing with it using this recipe from food blogger Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley. Gaelic steak was one of Queen Elizabeth II's favorite dishes!
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 Edible plants you can gather this winter
Gathering wild foods in Nebraska is not just a spring or summer activity. It can be done in winter, too! Explore some delicious options you can search for in this new blog from Greg Wagner.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Fresh snowfall at Stagecoach State Recreation Area in Lancaster County.
Eric Fowler/Nebraskaland Magazine
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402.471.0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.org
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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