At this event, experts from partner organizations will be leading observation sessions and activity booths focused on Nebraska’s plants and wildlife along with conservation practices. The evening will wrap up with a naturalist led hike as dusk begins to fall.

Event by Nebraska Wildlife Education and Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center

We invite you to walk through the early spring wildflowers with our naturalist. Learn the names, uses and history of these Wildflowers.

Event by Cass County Conservation

With a variety of educational exhibits, interactive activities, and informative presentations, attendees will learn about the importance of reducing waste, conserving energy, and preserving our natural resources.

Event by Earth Day Omaha and Green Omaha Coalition

Come help us with some fun Citizen Science (crowdsourcing) projects. We're in a friendly competition to discover the variety of nature residing at our wetland. Several sites in Omaha, Bellevue and Lincoln participate in this friendly competition to see which city has the most biodiverse urban nature and how we coexist with nature. This project also helps scientists with their research.

Event by Heron Haven

Come visit Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland at Prairie Star Botanical's Annual Plant Sale. We will have a variety of native plants for sale to get your pollinator garden started, or to expand it!

Event by Prairie Star Botanicals

This course covers the safe and effective application of herbicides in land management. Learn how to identify invasive plant species, select appropriate herbicides, and apply them using best practices to minimize environmental impact. Registration and Fee Required.

Event by Golden Hills RC&D and Iowa Western Community College

Learn how to make your yard a 5-star attraction for wildlife. Join us on Thursday, May 8, when the amazing duo, Michelle Foss and Noah Sundberg, present: Native Plants, Pollinators, and YOU! Why native plants are important, and one family's journey to promote native microhabitat for all. Plus, tips and tricks for all experience levels and land access — you don't have to have a yard to help! Registration Required.

Event by Audubon Society of Omaha

Level up your nature nerd pollinator knowledge. Grab your friends and form a team (no more than 5) to compete to win native plant gardening themed prizes. All participants will receive a thank you gift for attending and supporting our Nebraska Native Pollinators.

Event by Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland and Nebraska Master Naturalist

This 2-hour workshop will prepare community scientists and agency biologists to participate in the Minnesota Bumble Bee Atlas and Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas projects in 2025. This webinar will serve as the last of our two-part training series. Before attending this webinar, please watch Part 1, "Ecology and Conservation of Bumble Bees.” Registration Required.

Event by Bumble Bee Atlas

This 2-hour workshop will prepare community scientists and agency biologists to participate in the Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas and Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas projects in 2025. This webinar will serve as the last of our two-part training series. Before attending this webinar, please watch Part 1, "Ecology and Conservation of Bumble Bees.” Registration Required.

Event by Bumble Bee Atlas

For a second evening, join Conservation Nebraska and Bob Henrickson, from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, to discuss planting for pollinators at home. Bob will cover what can you do and what can you plant to attract these pollinators to your home garden. We hope to bring you even more knowledge, so join us again and bring your questions for Bob! Registration Required.

Event by Conservation Nebraska

Learn to identify native and invasive trees, plants, and shrubs that impact western Iowa’s prairie and savanna ecosystems. This hands-on course will teach you how to recognize species that need protection and those that require management or removal to preserve fragile landscapes Registration and Fee Required.

Event by Golden Hills RC&D and Iowa Western Community College

SAVE THE DATE! Our 3rd Annual native plant garden giveaway, vendor fair, and speaker presentator event is scheduled. More details to come, including a registration form. Please check back soon for more information! Registration and Refundable Fee Required for Garden Giveaway.

Event by Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland