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Nature’s Yucky! – Nebraska Family Nature Club

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Stinky! Gross! Icky! Fun! Join us this month as we learn about the disgusting – yet fascinating – behaviors and adaptations of some of Nebraska’s wild animals.

Nature’s Yucky will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring snacks/water as needed.

Register by April 4: https://bit.ly/fncnaturesyucky

Family Nature Club is intended for children and their grownups. Each family group will receive an Exploration Kit to use during the series to investigate the nature around them and to complete challenges at home between sessions.

Thanks to generous support from individual donations, our programs are offered at NO COST to you! Want to help keep our programs at no cost? Consider donating to the Nebraska Education program here: https://www.birdconservancy.org/donate/

All are welcome. Our community of practice is to be an organization that empowers people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Fun with our Feathered Friends: Nebraska Family Nature Club

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a bird! This month we will learn all about birds and investigate what makes our feathered friends special. We’ll discuss what makes a bird a bird, examine bird biofacts, and see how well our skills match up with some of the world’s finest avian athletes during the “Bird Olympics”.

Fun with our Feathered Friends will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring snacks/water as needed.

Click the link to register your family by March 7: https://bit.ly/fncfeatheredfriends

Family Nature Club is intended for children and their grownups. Each family group will receive an Exploration Kit to use during the series to investigate the nature around them and to complete challenges at home between sessions.

Thanks to generous support from individual donations, our programs are offered at NO COST to you!

Want to help keep our programs at no cost? Consider donating to the Nebraska Education program here: https://www.birdconservancy.org/donate/

All are welcome. Our community of practice is to be an organization that empowers people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Birds & Brews Spring Fundraiser

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Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is excited to announce our first annual spring Birds & Brews!

This exciting new event will bring together bird lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and community leaders from throughout Scottsbluff and beyond to celebrate our feathered friends. The evening’s proceeds will support Bird Conservancy’s environmental education projects locally and across the Nebraska Panhandle and High Plains.

The evening’s proceeds will support Bird Conservancy’s Nebraska bird banding stations at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area and Chadron State Park. Guests will enjoy locally grown and crafted cider and wine while mingling with fellow supporters and taking part in fun activities.

This event will be held at Papa Moon the Farm in Scottsbluff. Guests will receive one complimentary cider or wine pour and have access to the evening’s silent auction. The first 75 ticket purchasers will receive a commemorative glass!

Questions? Please contact Delanie Bruce at (308) 633-1013 or delanie.bruce@birdconservancy.org

Thank you to our partners and sponsors!

Family Nature Club: Animals in Winter

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This month we will investigate how animals survive the long, cold winter months. Do they put on coats, hats and gloves and snuggle up next to a warm fire? Join us to explore how animals survive winter, play games and investigate animal biofacts.

Animals in Winter will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring snacks/water as needed.

Register here by February 1, 2024: https://bit.ly/animalsinwinterfnc

Family Nature Club is intended for children and their grownups. Each family group will receive an Exploration Kit to use during the series to investigate the nature around them and to complete challenges at home between sessions.

Thanks to generous support from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and individual donations, our programs are offered at NO COST to you!

Family Nature Club: Tracking Wildlife

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During this month’s session we will explore how we can find out what animals have visited an area, all without laying eyes on them! We will learn about animal tracks and other signs, and sharpen our observation skills as we search for any clues that point to what animals are visiting our neighborhood.

Tracking Wildlife will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring snacks/water as needed.

Register here by January 4, 2024: https://bit.ly/FNCTrackingWildlife

Thanks to generous support from individual donations, like you, and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, our programs are offered at NO COST to you!

Family Nature Club is intended for children and their grownups. Each family group will receive an Exploration Kit to use during the series to investigate the nature around them and to complete challenges at home between sessions.

All are welcome. Our community of practice is to be an organization that empowers people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

The Journey of a Red Crossbill

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The Red Crossbill, Loxia curvistra, is a peculiar finch found among the spruces, firs, pines, and hemlocks of coniferous woodlands. The Red Crossbill is one of three of the 17 finch species in North America that have an unusual, but spectacular beak. Per their name, the crossbill has a crossed bill. You may be thinking, what does having a crossed bill have to do with the journey of a crossbill? Everything.

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Birding by Kayak- Oliver Reservoir, NE

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Join Bird Conservancy to gain a new perspective on birds — from the water! After an introduction to kayaking, we will head out on the water to discover the incredible birds that love Oliver Reservoir as much as we do. Kayaks, life jackets, and binoculars will be provided.
Registration is required and limited to 8 people. Participants must be 10 years of age or older by the time of the event.
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO REGISTER! https://bit.ly/3pU6sPj
**Registration closes at 11:59pm on Friday, August 11th **
Questions? Contact Delanie Bruce, Education Manager, at [email protected] or 308-633-1013.
All are welcome. Our community of practice is to be an organization that empowers people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Panhandle Trail Feathers Bird Outing

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Did you know that western Nebraska is a birding convergence of eastern and western species? Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies to get to know the winged wonders that share our home. We will explore a different areas of the Panhandle from April to November, covering many habitats with a chance to discover new birds each time. This program is intended for anyone interested in birding; from beginners to experts.
Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to be outside for two hours.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3ZFFqYi. Registration is limited to 15 people.
Thanks to generous support from our sponsors, this program is provided at NO COST!
We will be gathering at the YMCA Trails West Camp parking lot, located at 1918 S Beltline Hwy W, Scottsbluff, NE 69363. For more information: [email protected] or 308-633-1013
All are welcome. Our community of practice is to be an organization that empowers people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Family Nature Club: Exploring Spring

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The coldest days are behind us, the world is waking up. Spring is coming! Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators as we discover what signs of spring can be found right outside our front doors. We will use our sense of smell, hearing, sight, and touch to explore Riverside Park and learn more about what plants and animals in the Panhandle are up to now that winter is over.
“Exploring Spring” will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring snacks/water as needed.
Family Nature Club is intended for children and their grownups. Each family group will receive an Exploration Kit to use during the series to investigate the nature around them and to complete challenges at home between sessions.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3T8O9jx
Thanks to generous support from Nebraska Environmental Trust Foundation and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, our programs are offered at NO COST to you!
This program takes place at the Elks Shelter located at Riverside Park in 1600 South Beltline West Scottsbluff, NE 69361 in Scottsbluff, NE. The Elks Shelter is next to the Riverside Dog Park.
All are welcome. Our community of practice is to be an organization that empowers people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Family Nature Club visits Riverside Discovery Center

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Bears, bison and monkeys; oh my! Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators for a special Family Nature Club at Riverside Discovery Center! We will explore the various animals, investigating how they are similar to animals of the Panhandle and making observations using art and journaling. We will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring snacks/water as needed.
Family Nature Club is intended for children and their grownups. Each family group will receive an Exploration Kit to use during the series to investigate the nature around them and to complete challenges at home between sessions.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3R9eZqB
This family-friendly event is FREE WITH ADMISSION to the Riverside Discovery Center
This program takes place on Saturday, March 4, 10-11:30am at the Riverside Discovery Center, 1600 South Beltline West Scottsbluff, NE 69361.