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09/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/20/2024 15:08
Come “Together for Tomorrow” with a biological inventory on National Public Lands Day
Date:
September 19, 2024
Contact: Jesse Bolli, 402-223-3514
September 19, 2024
Contact: Jesse Bolli, 402-223-3514
BEATRICE, Neb. - Curious about the flora, funga, and fauna of Homestead National Historical Park? Venture out to the park on Saturday, September 28 for the 2024 National Public Lands Day - BioBlitz! A bioblitz is a community science effort to identify as many species as possible that can be found within a given space and time. Sunscreen and insect repellent are advised.
Three walks all will begin at Homestead's Education Center with Natural Resources Specialist Jesse Bolli.
The 8 a.m. bird walk will be co-led by Dr. Luke Klicka of Peru State College.
The 10 a.m. plant walk will be co-led Dr. Tim Dickson of University of Nebraska-Omaha.
The 12:30 p.m. insect walk will be co-led by Dr. Ted Burk of Creighton University.
Bolli stated, "Homestead is excited to host three knowledgeable professors to get their insights regarding the biodiversity of the park."
The theme for National Public Lands Day (NPLD) 2024, an event facilitated by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), is "Together for Tomorrow." We hope to represent this powerful message by connecting people with their public lands through a biological census.
For more information on available accommodations please contact Accessibility Coordinator, Amber Kirkendall at (402) 223-3514.
Remember, Homestead National Historical Park has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2024. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNHP) and Facebook (Homestead National Historical Park).
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