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Fun events planned for invasive species week
Recently, Gov. Jim Pillen declared May 26-30 as Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week. Here's a few opportunities and things to know about this issue.
First, boaters can make a big difference! Practice clean, drain and dry procedures to prevent aquatic hitchhikers from spreading to new water bodies.
Also, join us this Saturday, May 31, for a special event at Pawnee State Recreation Area. The day includes a guided nature hike, kayaking, fishing, and lots of chances to learn more about invasive species. Dive even deeper with an educational webinar May 30.
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Help available for Nebraska landowners seeing wildlife damage
By now, most crops have been planted and are growing — which also means possible wildlife damage to crops or other parts of your property.
If so, Nebraska Game and Parks biologists are here to help, with a variety of tools we can make available to you, from technical advice to damage control permits and more.
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Dueling Pianos event features food, music and comedy
It's not too late to get your tickets! Visit Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area June 14 for a special event featuring Midwest Dueling Pianos.
The performance will offer a mix of music and comedy that's a delight for all ages. Guests can also visit food trucks and spend the day exploring this scenic park, which is popular for its boating, fishing, kayaking, and even disc golf and birdwatching.
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program offers new skills, camaraderie
Empower yourself with new outdoor skills and meet likeminded women through Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, or BOW. Upcoming workshops for Nebraska women include fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and a cornerstone weekend event at Fort Robinson State Park.
Find an event or learn more on our website, and begin your outdoors journey with us. For the latest events and outdoors tips, sign up for BOW's monthly newsletter!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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 Experience a historic road ranch
Did you know that one state park area, just 9 miles east of Fairbury, was once home to a bustling road ranch serving Oregon Trail pioneers? Take it all in Saturday, June 7, as reenactors bring the reconstructed site to life.
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 Find fun, entertainment at Enders Extravaganza
Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area, located in southwestern Nebraska, is a beautiful spot to escape. Explore what this park has to offer, along with food, games, entertainment and more, at an annual event June 7.
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 Enjoy a "Moon Walk" on the Cowboy Trail
Help celebrate 30 years of the Cowboy Trail with a fun evening stroll on June 11. The event kicks off with a scavenger hunt, a hike, s'mores by the fire and presentations from local experts. Join us for a beautiful evening.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 Join us for kayak cleanups at local lakes
Take in a relaxing night of paddling, plus benefiting your community, at a kayak cleanup event this summer. Six are planned, starting June 5 at Wildwood Lake near Lincoln.
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 Anglers, see our habitat and contour maps
Lake contour maps, as well as habitat or structure maps, give anglers a better picture of fish movement, depth changes and key fishing spots. Updated maps are now on our website.
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 Nebraska has scorpions? Yes, in fact
It's true! Recently, researchers spotted a scorpion species in parts of south-central Nebraska. Read more from the lead researcher, who described his findings for Nebraskaland Magazine.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 White-tailed deer browse along the shoreline at Wagon Train State Recreation Area. 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.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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