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Wings Over the Platte

Stuhr Museum 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island

Flowing across the heart of the Great Plains, the Platte River has long been a source of life, movement, and inspiration. Wings Over the Platte celebrates the landscapes, waterways, and wildlife that define this region through the vision of artists connected to the Platte River Valley. From sweeping prairie horizons and ever-changing skies to intimate studies of […]

Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members

North Platte Hatchery

The North Platte Fish Hatchery 444 E State Farm Rd., North Platte

The North Platte Hatchery is open to the public and tours may be scheduled during normal working hours. Hatchery information is on display at the hatch house. The North Platte Fish Hatchery opened in 1943. The facility utilizes the adjacent Nebraska Public Power District irrigation canal to feed 43 earthen ponds, water that ultimately is […]

Wild Edible Mushrooms of Nebraska

Just in time to prepare for mushroom hunting season, join Conservation Nebraska and Bob Henrickson for a wild time chatting about what to look for and identify on the hunt! Learn to identify the usual finds, recognize the ones to steer clear of, and pick up handy tips and fun facts along the way. Register […]