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Toddler Time: Numbers in Nature

Toddler Time: Numbers in Nature

March 3rd, 10:00AM - 11:30AM at Benton County Nature Center; Free

Come on out to the Nature Center to learn about numbers in nature! This program will include a book and a counting activity. Numbers in Nature is suitable for kids under the age of 5. Registration is required by visiting: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton/Park/Benton-County-Nature-Center/Events/21866/Toddler-Time-Numbers-in-Nature.aspx

Prairie Chicken and Sandhill Crane Bus Tour in Nebraska

Prairie Chicken and Sandhill Crane Bus Tour in Nebraska

March 24th-March 26th, 2023 to North Platte, NE

Each spring, more than 500,000 sandhill cranes gather in the Platte River valley during their northward migration. Cranes have been making this migration annually for thousands of years. Approximately 80% of all sandhill cranes come to the Platte every spring. The concentration of cranes here is the greatest of anywhere in the world.

This 3-day trip will be packed with professional guided tours by Dusty Trails, LLC to view prairie chickens and sandhill cranes, a visit to the Henry Doorly Zoo, Golden Spike Tour and Visitor Center, Buffalo Bill State Historic Park and Recreation Area and more! Trip fee includes motorcoach transportation, lodging, professional guides, entrance fees, two breakfasts, and tips. Participants will be responsible for lunches and dinners. Registration and $100 deposit due by 2/23/2023.

This is a joint trip with Buchanan and Benton County Conservation. Contact Sondra Cabell at 319-334-3436 or Faith Hunt at 319-472-4942 for more information. Visit: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Buchanan/Park/Fontana-Park/Events/21840/Sandhill-Crane-and-Prairie-Chicken-Bus-Tour.aspx to register today!

Prairie Chicken and Sandhill Crane Bus Tour in Nebraska

Prairie Chicken and Sandhill Crane Bus Tour in Nebraska

March 24th-March 26th, 2023 to North Platte, NE

Each spring, more than 500,000 sandhill cranes gather in the Platte River valley during their northward migration. Cranes have been making this migration annually for thousands of years. Approximately 80% of all sandhill cranes come to the Platte every spring. The concentration of cranes here is the greatest of anywhere in the world.

This 3-day trip will be packed with professional guided tours by Dusty Trails, LLC to view prairie chickens and sandhill cranes, a visit to the Henry Doorly Zoo, Golden Spike Tour and Visitor Center, Buffalo Bill State Historic Park and Recreation Area and more! Trip fee includes motorcoach transportation, lodging, professional guides, entrance fees, two breakfasts, and tips. Participants will be responsible for lunches and dinners. Registration and $100 deposit due by 2/23/2023.

This is a joint trip with Buchanan and Benton County Conservation. Contact Sondra Cabell at 319-334-3436 or Faith Hunt at 319-472-4942 for more information. Visit: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Buchanan/Park/Fontana-Park/Events/21840/Sandhill-Crane-and-Prairie-Chicken-Bus-Tour.aspx to register today!

Prairie Chicken and Sandhill Crane Bus Tour in Nebraska

Prairie Chicken and Sandhill Crane Bus Tour in Nebraska

March 24th-March 26th, 2023 to North Platte, NE

Each spring, more than 500,000 sandhill cranes gather in the Platte River valley during their northward migration. Cranes have been making this migration annually for thousands of years. Approximately 80% of all sandhill cranes come to the Platte every spring. The concentration of cranes here is the greatest of anywhere in the world.

This 3-day trip will be packed with professional guided tours by Dusty Trails, LLC to view prairie chickens and sandhill cranes, a visit to the Henry Doorly Zoo, Golden Spike Tour and Visitor Center, Buffalo Bill State Historic Park and Recreation Area and more! Trip fee includes motorcoach transportation, lodging, professional guides, entrance fees, two breakfasts, and tips. Participants will be responsible for lunches and dinners. Registration and $100 deposit due by 2/23/2023.

This is a joint trip with Buchanan and Benton County Conservation. Contact Sondra Cabell at 319-334-3436 or Faith Hunt at 319-472-4942 for more information. Visit: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Buchanan/Park/Fontana-Park/Events/21840/Sandhill-Crane-and-Prairie-Chicken-Bus-Tour.aspx to register today!