World Science Day

Today is World Science Day!Fact & Activity 1. Science is an important way for people to find out about the world around us. Staying up to date on scientific discoveries is important! How do you stay up to date on science? Comment your answer below!Fact 2. The North Plat......More

Today is World Science Day!Fact & Activity 1. Science is an important way for people to find out about the world around us. Staying up to date on scientific discoveries is important! How do you stay up to date on science? Comment your answer below!Fact 2. The North Platte NRD uses science every day to manage our natural resources! Click here https://www.npnrd.org/programs/urban-conservation/nerain.html to discover how YOU can use science every day too! Activity 2. Try this fun activity https://www.howweelearn.com/science-experiments-for-kids/ to understand why the leaves change color in Autumn! https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/weather-experiments-to-try-at/36947257

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day

Today is GIS Day!Fact 1. What is GIS? GIS is an acronym for Geographic Information Systems. It is mapping technology which can be used to map anything from wildlife habitat to roads! GIS day was started in 1999, and it is a day for GIS users to show people how GIS is us......More

Today is GIS Day!Fact 1. What is GIS? GIS is an acronym for Geographic Information Systems. It is mapping technology which can be used to map anything from wildlife habitat to roads! GIS day was started in 1999, and it is a day for GIS users to show people how GIS is used and how it makes a difference in society. Fact 2. Did you know the North Platte NRD created a Recreation App using GIS technology? Click here http://www.npnrd.org/programs/recreation.html to learn more and to use the new app! Activity 1. Click here http://www.esri.com/esri-news/arcnews/fall15articles/gis-day-for-kids-and-grown-geogeeks to read about GIS day! Activity 2. Download the Snap2Map today to learn more about mapping! http://www.gisday.com/ http://www.gisday.com/resources.html

America Recycles Day

Today is America Recycles Day! Fact 1. The North Platte Natural Resource District, in partnership with Keep Scottsbluff/Gering Beautiful (KSGB), has expanded recycling programs and education outreach to the entire district.Fact 2. The NRD has been a part of reaching ov......More

Today is America Recycles Day! Fact 1. The North Platte Natural Resource District, in partnership with Keep Scottsbluff/Gering Beautiful (KSGB), has expanded recycling programs and education outreach to the entire district.Fact 2. The NRD has been a part of reaching over 4000 students talking about littering, the benefits of recycling, and we have distributed over 60 recycling bins to schools! Click here https://www.npnrd.org/programs/urban-conservation/recycling-program.html for more information! Activity 1. Follow America Recycles day on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest for year-round recycling tips and ideas! Click here https://harmony1.com/america-recycles-day-tips/ to discover tips for celebrating today! Activity 2. Volunteer with Keep Scottsbluff-Gering Beautiful to celebrate today! Click here http://keepscottsbluffgeringbeautiful.weebly.com/how-we-do-it.html for more information! http://www.mmswmd.org/recycling/education-outreach-campus-recycling/america-recycles-day-ard-earth-day/

Geography Awareness Week

This week is Geography Awareness Week, November 12-18,! Understanding geography is the key for knowing more about the world! By understanding the concept and characteristics of places, you can begin to use geography in a variety of ways. You can even use it to map dise......More

This week is Geography Awareness Week, November 12-18,! Understanding geography is the key for knowing more about the world! By understanding the concept and characteristics of places, you can begin to use geography in a variety of ways. You can even use it to map diseases, and discuss social and environmental issues!Fact 1. Geography Awareness Week was established by U.S. Congress in 1987 and is celebrating its 30th birthday this year! Fact 2. The North Platte NRD uses geography every day to monitor water! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/water-management/soil-and-water-regulations/ to find out more about how the NRD uses geography! Activity 1. Make a paper Mache globe! Click here https://www.thespruce.com/paper-mache-globe-craft-1253090 for full instructionsActivity 2. Where do you live? Try this fun activity http://www.123homeschool4me.com/2011/10/where-do-i-live.html for teaching your child about where they live on a local, national, and global level!

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