Catch these Game and Parks education events in February

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in February.

Full Moon Winter Wetland Walk

Celebrate World Wetlands Day with a winter hike at Frank Shoemaker Marsh north of Lincoln on Feb. 1.

Participate in the free Full Moon Winter Wetland Walk from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. and connect with nature through a guided hike, with prompts to reflect by creating sketches and writings while observing the full moon. Experts will be available to educate about wetland ecology.

Art materials and paper will be available, though participants may bring their own.

There will be about 30 minutes of walking in 10-minute intervals on unpaved trails. There are no restrooms. Parking space is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.

See the calendar event entry at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov for more information and to register, which is encouraged. Direct questions to ly.graff@nebraska.gov.

Discover ‘Science of’ squirrels

Explore the squirrel species found in Nebraska and what they eat, how they survive winter, and the roles they play in our ecosystems as Nebraska Game and Parks’ popular “Science of” virtual webinar series returns.

On Feb. 12, learn the science behind squirrel behavior, from how they communicate and navigate to the ways they store food and build nests. 

In this series, on select Thursdays at 3 p.m. Central time, Game and Parks educators discuss some of the science behind common things regarding nature and animals.

The hourlong webinars are free, but separate registration is required for each. See the calendar event entries at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov for registration links.