Several Nebraska wetland education products for 4th through 6th grade elementary students have recently been released and are available free of charge. These products were made possible by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with matching funds provided by Ducks Unlimited and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
The Guide to Nebraska’s Wetlands and their Conservation Needs is a full color, 59-page special publication by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The Guide defines and describes Nebraska wetlands and discusses wetland functions, dynamics, classification, inventory, and conservation efforts.
Trail Tales magazine is a quarterly publication produced by NEBRASKAland Magazine and sent to nearly every 4th grade student in the state. The spring 2006 issue is a special 16-page wetlands edition that describes Nebraska’s wetlands, their functions and associated wildlife. Also included are several games and trading cards featuring some of Nebraska’s wetland wildlife.
A Wetlands of Nebraska video contains scenes from of a variety of Nebraska wetlands including their associated wildlife, and explores the values wetlands provide and the role they play in the lives of Nebraska residents. The educational video is 27 minutes long and is targeted to 4th-6th grades, but is appropriate for younger and older audiences as well. Nebraska Educational Telecommunications produced the video. Copies are available in VHS or DVD format. A web site (www.nebraskawetlands.com) has also been developed and will soon contain information from all of the outreach materials and will also include links and updated information.
Please make teachers and other educators aware of the availability of these Nebraska specific wetland education materials. To order the materials contact Ted LaGrange, Wetland Program Manager, Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68512. Phone: (402) 471-5436. e-mail: ted.lagrange@ngpc.ne.gov.