18 2020 Annual Report
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Outreach and Education
O N L I N E O U T D O O R
D I S C O V E R Y P R O G R A M
In 2020, the popular Outdoor Discovery Program
was able to maintain their scholastic education
effort by developing a series of online programs,
curriculum, and activities for teachers to use in grades
4-6 across the state. The activities, many of which
were streamed live by Commission staff, engaged
youth in fish, wildlife, natural history and outdoor
skills education. The new online ODP will continue to
expand and be used by teachers throughout 2021 to
supplement science, history and physical education
standards.
N E T S H O W C A S E S
S T A T E P A R K S
Nebraska loves its state parks and recreation
areas for many reasons. Each park is special to
guests, staff and volunteers because of its unique
offerings and history. Nebraska Educational
Television toured Nebraska's eight state parks
in 2019 and premiered a one-hour broadcast
"Exploring Nebraska State Parks" in spring of
2020. Families shared their stories of traditions and
favorite activities and staff shared their passions
for their work. Each state park's unique history
and heritage, biodiversity and opportunities for
adventure were part of the fantastic story. Coming
in 2021, Game and Parks is partnering with NET
to produce a documentary on Nebraska State
Historical Parks celebrating the 100th Anniversary
of our State Park System.
