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Learn about wetlands on World Wetlands Day

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World Wetlands Day on Feb. 2 provides an opportunity for Nebraskans to celebrate and appreciate the role wetlands play in providing clean water, wildlife habitat and flood protection.

Check out our website to learn more through documentary films, photo galleries, interactive maps, educator materials and resources for kids.

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Snowy Peter Kiewit Lodge at Mahoney State Park
Enjoy special Valentine's Day offers

Have plans for Valentine's Day? You could be enjoying time at a beautiful Nebraska state park. Several are offering lodging packages and other specials. Come to Platte River State Park for a delicious brunch [ [link removed] ], book your stay at Mahoney State Park and add on a special Valentine's package [ [link removed] ], or come to Niobrara State Park for lodging discounts [ [link removed] ] and an optional Valentine's package.

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Mahoney State Park looking for restaurant partner

A fully equipped, turn-key operation and additional incentives are some of the benefits offered to a new restaurant partner at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park.?The agency is seeking proposals for a food service provider at the park conveniently located just off Interstate 80 between Lincoln and Omaha.

Come see the restaurant space and ask questions at open house sessions on Feb. 6 and 13. Learn more at the link below.

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Sign up for a boating safety course

Dreaming of days spent boating on the lake? Now is a great time to take a boating safety course. If you were born?after December 31, 1985, you need to complete a boating safety course and possess a course certificate while operating a boat or personal watercraft. Find course options at our website.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES


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Birds & Binoculars event at Mahoney

Enjoy birdwatching? Come to this event on Feb. 4 that is centered around all things birds. Look for birds and learn identification, along with other birding activities.

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Learn about the science of ungulates

You may have never heard the word "ungulate," but odds are you have seen one. It simply means a large mammal with hooves. Join us on Feb. 9 to learn more about these animals.

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Join the team! Visit us at our career fair

Do you have a passion for the outdoors or conservation, or simply enjoy working with great people? Then we'd love to see you at our Nebraska Game and Parks Career Fair this Saturday, Feb. 4!

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The process of pellets

If you?re out hiking or simply walking around in your neighborhood, it is not uncommon to find owl pellets. Dissecting them is a great activity for students. But what are they? Read on for more.

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Listening for bats

Elusive creatures of the night, bats fly silently in the dark. Their presence can be hard to detect. To uncover their secrets, a survey is underway to study bat populations; learn more at the link below.

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The art of bushcraft

Have you heard the term "bushcraft"? The practice is rising in popularity as people seek out outdoors opportunities beyond camping. Learn more about bushcraft in this new blog article.

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Black-capped chickadee on a snowy branch.

A black-capped chickadee perches on a red-leaf rose.
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