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Enjoy paddleboarding with these 7 safety tips
As Nebraska heats back up, Nebraska Game and Parks invites you to enjoy stand-up paddleboarding, a popular trend in water sports. Find a spot near you to hit the water or to rent a vessel through our Find a Park tool, and then follow our seven safety tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure on the water.
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Learn about state wildlife action plan updates
Join a virtual meeting Aug. 6 to learn about Nebraska’s updated state wildlife action plan, which outlines conservation efforts and priorities for Nebraska’s most vulnerable plant and animal species. The Zoom meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Central time. Registration is required.
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Watchable wildlife grant period opens Aug. 4
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission soon will accept grant proposals that will enhance watchable wildlife opportunities and nature-based experiences in Nebraska. Individuals, nonprofit, governmental, and for-profit entities are encouraged and eligible to apply.
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Join the growing BOW community
Women new to hunting who are looking for a supportive environment of like-minded individuals may consider joining the Nebraska Ladies Hunting Cohort. Ladies can discover more about the group by attending the Summer Send-Off on Aug. 5 at Oak Creek Sporting Club near Brainard. Learn more about the event.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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 Living History Weekend
Travel back in time to experience life at a frontier fort at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park. Enjoy interacting with fur traders, blacksmiths, carpenters, weavers and others who supported the military and fort operations.
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 Build your Birding IQ
Increase your birding knowledge with this monthly program series that includes a hike to put your new knowledge to use. Woodpeckers are the focus of this Birds of a Feather program Aug. 5 at Mahoney State Park.
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 The Science of Wildlife Colors
In nature, color is rarely just for looks. Learn about the fascinating way coloration has evolved in insects, birds and other wildlife and why. From brilliant blues to yellows to more muted tones, nature has a reason for everything.
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 Master Naturalist Mondays
Presentations in our Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series are open to all and a great source of information and inspiration. The July 28 topic is native plants for native pollinators.
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 RV There Yet? Season 5
Missed the Nebraska episode of RV There Yet? in season 5? Catch it on the Motortrend network starting at 6 a.m. July 26. See their Nebraska park visit and fishing adventures!
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Anglers head out of the marina at Lewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area for a day of fishing.
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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