Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ Nebraska family and community programs are designed for families, children, and community members living in Western Nebraska. Most programs take place at the local state parks and community centers near Scottsbluff and Chadron, NE. Recurring family programs include annual State Park Bioblitzes, Family Nature Nights, Migration Celebration, and other community outreach programs in the Nebraska Panhandle.

BIOBLITZES
A BioBlitz is a citizen science event where members of the community join natural resource experts to conduct a species inventory of a natural area in a 24-hour period. BioBlitzes actively involve members of the community in a scientific endeavor that generates new knowledge and understanding. Bird Conservancy has facilitated annual BioBlitzes at Wildcat Hills State Park and Chadron State Park since 2016. Join this fun program and help us discover Nebraska’s biodiversity! Events include engaging sessions ran over the course of two days (Friday evening and Saturday morning), and can include bird surveys, bat surveys, insect surveys, wildflower walks, tree surveys, reptile surveys and more!
NEBRASKA NATURE VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHT
April 27 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. • FREE! (registration required)
Join us for a night of trivia exploring the Panhandle’s diverse bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian and plant life. Staff from Nebraska Game & Parks and other local experts will be there to answer your questions. It’s great preparation for the upcoming Panhandle BioBlitz in May!
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Thank you to our Sponsors! Nebraska Environmental Trust Foundation | Chadron State College
VIRTUAL PANDHANDLE BIOBLITZ
May 1-2 • FREE! (registration required)
Join us and Nebraska Game & Parks for a weekend of exploration! We’ll give you the tips and tools to become a community scientist as you identify the flora and fauna in your backyard, local parks and nearby open spaces. You can participate at your own pace throughout the weekend. The first 75 registrants will receive an exploration kit (limit one per family/group) filled with field guides, investigation tools, activity sheets and more to help you investigate the biodiversity of the Panhandle! You must register by noon on April 26th, or until kits run out, if you would like to receive an Exploration Kit.
Thank you to our Sponsors! Nebraska Environmental Trust Foundation | Chadron State College
WILDCAT HILLS IN-PERSON BIOBLITZ
May 16-17 • FREE! (registration required)
Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we investigate the biodiversity of Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area! During the BioBlitz, you will take part in an inventory of all species, plants and animals, at Wildcat Hills. Sessions may include bird surveys, reptile surveys, wildflower surveys, and much more over the weekend! This is a FREE, in-person event that will be implementing social distancing protocols. Contact Delanie Bruce at (308) 633-1013 or
via e-mail for information or to register for programs.
Thank you to our Sponsors! Nebraska Environmental Trust Foundation | Nebraska Game and Parks
MIGRATION CELEBRATION
May is when Nebraska celebrates International Migratory Bird Month! Bird Conservancy facilitates a Migration Celebration event as part of the statewide celebrations. The Migration Celebration will be held at Chadron State Park during a weekend in May. Family fun will include bird related activities, beginning bird hikes, and more!
FAMILY NATURE NIGHTS
Bird Conservancy partners with local Nebraska natural resource organizations to bring a “nature fair” styled Family Nature Night to your school, church, or community center. Family Nature Nights are two hour programs held in the evening that allow the whole family to speak with biologists, play games, create take home crafts, and participate in activities designed to share the wonder of Nebraska’s natural resources! Contact Delanie Bruce at (308) 633-1013 or via email for more information.