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Bird of the Week: Eastern Towhee
Dark head. Orange sides. Red eyes. 🍊 The Eastern Towhee is back in Nebraska — keep your eyes low in the underbrush this April! 👀
Gifford Farm Birding Program
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🐦 Bird of the Week: Eastern Bluebird
This stunning songbird nests in tree cavities & boxes starting in late March, laying 4-5 light blue eggs. Watch for their "ground-sallying" hunting technique — perch, pounce, repeat! 🩵
🌿 Spot one at Gifford Farm! trst.in/3zykZZ
🐦️ Bird of the Week: Fox Sparrow
This chunky, reddish-brown sparrow passes through Nebraska each spring & fall. Watch for its bold arrow-shaped spots and signature "double-scratch" foraging move under feeders! 🍂
Spot one at Gifford Farm! 🌿 trst.in/3zykZZ#Birding
🪶 Bird of the Week: Northern Bobwhite
A small quail and year-round Nebraska resident. Listen for its distinctive “bob-WHITE!” call in brushy fields and grasslands. Often seen in groups called a covey.
🌿 Learn more: trst.in/3zykZZ#BirdOfTheWeek#NebraskaBirding
🐦 Bird of the Week: Killdeer!
Join us starting in April for our Woodlands & Wetlands Birding Program at Gifford Farm to spot birds like this in real life! All ages & skill levels welcome. Register here: trst.in/3zykZZ#GiffordFarm#NebraskaBirding#Killdeer
🐦 Bird of the Week: Cooper's Hawk! Join us starting in April for our Woodlands & Wetlands Birding Program at Gifford Farm to spot birds like this in real life! All ages & skill levels welcome.
Register here: trst.in/3zykZZ#GiffordFarm#NebraskaBirding#CoopersHawk
Little Saplings Camp at Gifford Farm!
Ages 4–6 | July 20–24, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12 PM
Outdoor adventures, wildlife, and creative play every day!
Register via QR code | $140 | Lunch needed
Adventure awaits at Gifford Farm!
Perfect for curious campers ages 6–12, this camp is packed with science, nature, challenges, and tons of fun!
June 29–July 1
$90 | Bring a lunch
Register via QR code
Let the summer adventures begin!
🌿🐾 Nature Camp 2026 at Gifford Farm!
Explore animals from the farm to the forest, create with natural materials, & enjoy hands-on adventures 🌳🦊
📅 July 20–24
👧 Ages 6–12 | 💲$140
⏰ 8:30am–12pm (bring a lunch)
Register now & let the adventure begin! #NatureCamp
🌾 Gifford Farm Camp is calling!
Kids ages 6–12 can experience life as a farm kid — care for animals, explore, and try hands-on activities 🐓🌱
📅 June 22–26 or July 13–17
⏰ 8:30am–12pm | 💲$140
🥪 Bring a lunch
Register now! #FarmCamp#OutdoorLearning#SummerFun#KidsActivities
🌾 Little Farmers Camp at Gifford Farm!
For ages 4–6: meet animals, explore nature, create art, & learn where food comes from 🐰🦆🌱
📅 June 22–26 or July 13–17
⏰ 8:30am–12pm | 💲$140
Scan the QR to register — spots are limited! #SummerCamp#OutdoorLearning#BellevueNE
Bird of the Week: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker! This quiet migratory woodpecker passes through Nebraska each spring & fall. Spot their signature rows of holes drilled in tree bark! 🌳 Join our Woodlands & Wetlands Birding Program at Gifford Farm this April! 📋 trst.in/3zykZZ
Bird of the Week: Barred Owl 🦉 A year-round resident in eastern Nebraska, Barred Owls live in mature woods near water. Listen for their iconic “who cooks for you” call! Join our Woodlands & Wetlands Birding Program!
📲 Register: trst.in/3zykZZ#GiffordFarm
Bird of the Week: Snow Bunting
A rare winter visitor in Nebraska, Snow Buntings arrive in late fall and stay through early spring. Their winter plumage mixes white with brown - earning them the nickname “toasted marshmallows.”
#BirdOfTheWeek#SnowBunting#NebraskaBirds
🚀🌾 Adventure awaits at Gifford Farm!
Perfect for curious campers ages 6–12, this camp is packed with science, nature, challenges, and tons of fun!
📅 June 29–July 1
💲 $90 | Bring a lunch
📲 Register via QR code
Let the summer adventures begin! 🐞✨
🌿🐾 Gifford Farm Nature Camp 2026
July 20–24 | Ages 6–12 | 8:30am–12pm
From farm animals to forest adventures, kids will explore nature, create with natural materials, and enjoy hands-on fun all week long!
💲 $140 | Bring a lunch | 📲 Register via QR code
🌱 Little Saplings Camp at Gifford Farm! 🌳
Ages 4–6 | July 20–24, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12 PM
Outdoor adventures, wildlife, and creative play every day!
📲 Register via QR code | $140 | Lunch needed
Beat the winter blues with an out-of-this-world experience! ✨❄️
Bring the night sky to your school with the Gifford Farm Portable Planetarium. Students will explore constellations, planets, and space—without leaving campus!
🌟Programs completed before Feb. 27 receive $50!
🌿✨ Adventure awaits at Gifford Farm!
Adventure Camp 2026 is coming June 29–July 1 for ages 6–12. Science, nature, and hands-on fun in a beautiful farm setting! 🌱🔍
Scan the QR code to register!