Corridor Alliance and Spring Creek Prairie

Hello!
Sorry I haven't been on for a while. It's amazing how much time can pass before you know it! My October guest was Meghan Sittler, Program Coordinator for the Lower Platte River Corridor Alliance. This is a group of private, state, federal, and local entities that work together on issues concerning the lower Platte River. Meghan talked about projects that the LPRCA has been working on lately, what they've done in the past, and what is planned for the future. One of the large projects the LPRCA continues to work on is to coordinate with agencies to remove old bridge pilings that can cause problems to recreational users of the river, such as airboaters, kayakers, and canoers.

To find out more about the LPRCA, go to: www.lowerplatte.org.

My November guest was Deb Hauswald, Education Coordinator at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center near Denton, NE. Deb and I chatted about all the great educational programs that SCP has to offer both school groups and the public. One really exciting program that has been going on for a few years now is the Prairie Immersion hikes. Fourth grade students from Lincoln Public Schools enjoy a full day on the prairie discovering what the prairie is and what might live there.

Another fun opportunity that folks can enjoy while at SCP are self-guided discovery hikes. Backpacks with suggested activities and discoveries are available for a variety of interests including: ornithology, entomology, agronomy, and others.

SCP is open year-round, and have many events throughout the year. Visit their website for dates and times: springcreekprairie.audubon.org

My next show on December 20 will be during KZUM Cares, and Nancy Furman, Director of Pioneers Park Nature Center will be my guest.

Thanks for Listening!
Chris the Bird Lady