World Water Day

Today is World Water Day! Fact 1. Did you know 663 million people live without a safe drinking water supply close to home, so they must trek many miles and spend countless hours just to get a drink? Click here http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/news-events/world......More

Today is World Water Day! Fact 1. Did you know 663 million people live without a safe drinking water supply close to home, so they must trek many miles and spend countless hours just to get a drink? Click here http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/news-events/world-water-day-2017/en/ to learn moreFact 2. The North Platte NRD works hard every day to manage water. Click here http://www.npnrd.org/water-management/ to learn more! Fact 3. Click here http://www.npnrd.org/assets/site/Newsletter%20-%20Mar.%20(Water)%202016.pdf to read our newsletter to find out where your water comes from! Activity 1. Water is a precious resource and is used in a variety of ways each day! Can you think of the ways you use water every day? How farmers use water? How firefighters use water? Activity 2. Convert your toilet to low flow! Click here https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-convert-any-toilet-to-a-low-flow-toilet-1388727 to learn how!

World Meteorological Day

Today is World Meteorological Day!Fact 1. The North Platte NRD and NeRain is seeking weather watchers. You’ll even receive a free rain gauge! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/programs/urban-conservation/nerain.html for full details! Fact 2. Understanding Clouds is an i......More

Today is World Meteorological Day!Fact 1. The North Platte NRD and NeRain is seeking weather watchers. You’ll even receive a free rain gauge! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/programs/urban-conservation/nerain.html for full details! Fact 2. Understanding Clouds is an important part of weather prediction. Click here https://public.wmo.int/en/WorldMetDay2017/classifying-clouds to learn about the classification of clouds and what the clouds mean!Activity 1. Create the different types of clouds with cotton balls, glue, and paper! Don’t forget to label them! Activity 2. Pretend to be a meteorologist! Have your child dress up as a meteorologist and video them “on TV!”

National Ag Day

Today is National Ag Day! Fact 1. Ag day was created to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.Fact 2. Agriculture is the main economic driver in our district, which frequently faces drought. Click ......More

Today is National Ag Day! Fact 1. Ag day was created to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.Fact 2. Agriculture is the main economic driver in our district, which frequently faces drought. Click here to learn about Agriculture and Industry Drought Meetings with the North Platte NRD!Activity 1. What kinds of crops are produced in our district? Comment below with #NationalAgDayActivity 2. Thank/Hug a farmer today and post it to social media using #NationalAgDay!https://www.agday.org/

National Wildlife Week

This week is National Wildlife Week! Fact 1. This day creates awareness about the extinction of animals, which is due to habitat loss from deforestation and pollution and excessive hunting. Awareness creates conservation of habitats and more responsible hunting practic......More

This week is National Wildlife Week! Fact 1. This day creates awareness about the extinction of animals, which is due to habitat loss from deforestation and pollution and excessive hunting. Awareness creates conservation of habitats and more responsible hunting practices. Click here https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/more-find-out/special-events/world-wildlife-day/ to learn more!Fact 2. The North Platte NRD sells trees to promote wildlife habitat! They are only $1 or $2 per tree and they will even plant them for you for $1 per tree! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/programs/tree-planting/ to learn more!Activity 1. Choose a bird seed and keep track of the different birds who come to eat at your house! Click here https://www.nwf.org/kids/family-fun/outdoor-activities/choose-a-bird-seed.aspx for directions! Activity 2. Make ladybugs you can eat! Click here https://www.nwf.org/kids/family-fun/recipes/ladybugs-you-can-eat.aspx for instructions!http://www.nwf.org/National-Wildlife-Week.aspx

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National Farm Animals Day

Today is National Farm Animals Day!Fact 1. Farm animals feed 318 million Americans. The average American consumes 270.7 pounds of meat per year! Click here http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/06/27/155527365/visualizing-a-nation-of-meat-eaters to find out more int......More

Today is National Farm Animals Day!Fact 1. Farm animals feed 318 million Americans. The average American consumes 270.7 pounds of meat per year! Click here http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/06/27/155527365/visualizing-a-nation-of-meat-eaters to find out more interesting facts!Fact 2. Planting trees as a windbreak is a great way to protect farm animals from summer heat and dangerously chilly winter winds! The North Platte NRD can assist you in planting a windbreak to protect your animals! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/programs/tree-planting/ for more informationActivity 2. Watch a funny YouTube video! Click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we9_CdNPuJg to watch a video about fainting goats! Activity 3. Visit the Murphy Ranch today! Don’t forget to use the North Platte NRD’s Interactive Recreation Map! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/programs/recreation.html

National Environmental Education Week

This week is National Environmental Education Week! Fact 1. The NRD has many presentations to fit your environmental educational needs! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/education/classroom-presentations.html to learn more and call us at (308) 632-2749 to book your prese......More

This week is National Environmental Education Week! Fact 1. The NRD has many presentations to fit your environmental educational needs! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/education/classroom-presentations.html to learn more and call us at (308) 632-2749 to book your presentation today!Fact 2. Promoting the protection of nature in younger generations is very important. This helps ensure the longevity of the earth. Click here http://www.npnrd.org/assets/site/Newsletter%20-%20Mar.%20(Water)%202016.pdf to read how the NRD does this! Activity 1. Create compost in a bottle! Don’t forget to add worms! Activity 2. Create an experiment to help children understand the importance of plants in purifying water!https://www.neefusa.org/environmental-education-week

National Bat Appreciation Day

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National Park Week

This week is National Park Week! Fact 1. On National Park weekends (April 15-16, April 22-23), all National Parks have FREE admission! Click here https://www.nps.gov/findapark/national-park-week.htm to find National Park events near you!Fact 2. The North Platte NRD crea......More

This week is National Park Week! Fact 1. On National Park weekends (April 15-16, April 22-23), all National Parks have FREE admission! Click here https://www.nps.gov/findapark/national-park-week.htm to find National Park events near you!Fact 2. The North Platte NRD created an Interactive Recreation Map! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/programs/recreation.html to find fun activities in your area! Activity 1. Plan a trip to a National Park! Don’t forget your camera! Click here https://www.nps.gov/findapark/national-park-week.htm Activity 2. Volunteer at a local National Park!https://www.nps.gov/findapark/national-park-week.htm

International Mother Earth Day

Today is Earth Day!Fact 1. Earth day is celebrated all over the world. The NRD has many presentations to fit your Earth Day celebration needs! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/education/classroom-presentations.html to learn more and call us at (308) 632-2749 to book you......More

Today is Earth Day!Fact 1. Earth day is celebrated all over the world. The NRD has many presentations to fit your Earth Day celebration needs! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/education/classroom-presentations.html to learn more and call us at (308) 632-2749 to book your presentation today!Fact 2. Senator Gaylord Nelson created the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Then, in 2009, it was renamed to International Mother Earth Day.Activity 1. Get involved! Pick up litter, ride your bike to school or work, plant a tree, recycle! Do something that makes the world a better place! Activity 2. Cancel junk mail, magazines, and catalogs to save trees!

Earth Day

Arbor Day!

May Day