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Having FUN in a Wetland! HUNTING – This wetland activity does require an adult to be present, plus a special class to earn a hunting license. Hunting is a great way to maintain healthy animal populations and spend time with friends and family. GO FISHING! – If you're younger than 16, you don't need a fishing license to fish. This activity is fun for the whole family. Some parks even have fishing poles you can borrow! KAYAKING – Kayaks (and canoes) are an amazing way to explore wetlands! They let you get right up close to creatures in the water and offer a unique perspective of wetlands. GO BIRDING! – Download the app eBird and you're ready to go. Record the birds you see in wetlands with your phone and begin to see how the birds that are present change over the seasons! PHOTOGRAPHY – Whether you have a fancy camera or a phone, these great tools allow for really fantastic pictures of the amazing treasures found within our wetlands! NATURE JOURNALING – Take the time to slow down and observe, living fully in the moment as you draw and write in a journal or notebook while immersed in a wetland. W etlands in Nebraska are such incredible places to go visit! There are countless things to do once you get there. With a little pre-planning, you are guaranteed to have fun in this unique ecosystem, and it might be closer than you think! Visit NebraskaWetlands.com to learn how taking care of our wetlands is vital to the future of people, wildlife and the earth. USE A MAP! – Finding where the wetlands are near you AND using maps to navigate while you are there is an important skill to have, and it can be tons of fun to use all the features. IMAGINE! – Picture yourself living in a 1700s tipi or earth lodge near a wetland! What are the smells? What are you seeing? Which living things are round you? CONTRIBUTE TO SCIENCE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY – The app iNaturalist is great for identifying species and recording your observations. This app makes it fun and easy to contribute scientific data to your community. WHEN VISITING A WETLAND, it's always important to keep in mind "Leave No Trace" principles. Disposing of waste properly, leaving behind natural items, and respecting the wildlife and other people along the way are all important to keep in mind! Some wetlands could be a habitat for mosquitos, so be sure to pack the bug spray just in case. Now you are all set for an adventure in a wetland near you! Discover. Slow down, enjoy the sounds and scenery. Draw and write what you observe. Best of all, HAVE FUN! WETLANDOLOGY: A Kid's Book About Wetlands — 15

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