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SUMMARY:REOCCURRING EVENT: QR Self-Guided Tour at Heron Haven
DESCRIPTION:Our QR self-guided tour is an incredible outdoor recreational activity\, in which individuals or groups use the camera on their mobile device to scan the QR codes along the trail. These QR codes will identify an education opportunity in that area in which you will need to use your eyes and ears to observe. \nIndividuals and groups can participate year-round at Heron Haven. Click on the links for helpful hints: \n\nQR #1 – Bee Houses\nQR #2 – The Butterfly Garden\nQR #3 – Trail Head Kiosk\nQR #4 – Decaying Log\nQR #5 – Black Walnuts\nQR #6 – Pond\nQR #7 – Boardwalk\nQR #8 – End of Boardwalk\nQR #9 – Beaver Sign\nQR #10 – Bat house\nQR #11 – Photo Blind\nQR #12 – Caterpillar Garden\nQR #13 – Path to Treeless area\nQR #14 – Treeless area
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/reoccurring-event-qr-self-guided-at-heron-haven/
LOCATION:NE
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250125T093000
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SUMMARY:January 2025 Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us in 2025 for Heron Haven’s January Photography Club meeting!  We are excited to have a guest speaker presenting on her experiences in South Africa! If you want a photo or a few showcased during the clubs next meeting\, please email them to Craig. (Contact info below)\n\nThe club is led by Craig Horobik with assistance from Mike Benkis. Craig is an adventure photographer that frequently travels to various National Parks\, and Mike is an award-winning professional wildlife photographer. Both teach photography at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo.\n\nThis club is available to all Heron Haven Members. A link to become a member is at the bottom or visit Heron Haven’s website.\nPhotography Club meets on a monthly basis to better photography skills\, participate in fun challenges\, and create a community of nature photographers. The club is open to all ages\, but we ask that children are accompanied by an adult.We cannot wait to snap some photos with all the photography enthusiasts out there!\nClub Contact: craighorobik@gmail.comHeron Haven Membership: https://heronhaven.org/become-a-member/
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/january-2025-photography-club/
LOCATION:Heron Haven Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T103000
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SUMMARY:April Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Heron Haven’s April Photography Club meeting! Topic TBD. Don’t forget to bring 2-3 printed photos for the gallery display (see separate post for details).\nIf you want a photo or a few showcased during the clubs next meeting\, please email them to Craig. (Contact info below)\nThe club is led by Craig Horobik with assistance from Mike Benkis.Craig is an adventure photographer that frequently travels to various National Parks\, and Mike is an award-winning professional wildlife photographer. Both teach photography at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo.\nThis club is available to all Heron Haven Members. A link to become a member is at the bottom or visit Heron Haven’s website.\nPhotography Club meets on a monthly basis to better photography skills\, participate in fun challenges\, and create a community of nature photographers. The club is open to all skill levels and ages\, but we ask that children are accompanied by an adult.\nWe cannot wait to snap some photos with all the photography enthusiasts out there!\nClub Contact: craighorobik@gmail.comHeron Haven Membership: https://heronhaven.org/become-a-member/
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/april-photography-club-2/
LOCATION:Heron Haven Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T150000
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 26th from 1:30PM – 3PM at Heron Haven\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, 68164\nCome help us with this Citizen Science (crowdsourcing) project. We’re in a friendly competition to discover the variety of nature residing at our wetland. Several sites in Omaha\, Bellevue and Lincoln participate in this friendly competition to see which city has the most biodiverse urban nature and how we coexist with nature. This project also helps scientists with their research.\n\nCity Nature Challenge is a global science project that takes place this year\, April 25 – 28\, 2025.  For more information go to:  https://www.citynaturechallenge.org and https://www.inaturalist.org 
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/city-nature-challenge/
LOCATION:Heron Haven Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T200000
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SUMMARY:Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All members in good standing are invited to attend the 2025 Annual Members Meeting of Friends of Heron Haven which will be held at the Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Road\, on Wednesday\, April 30th at 6:30PM.————————————————————————An assortment of light comestibles with hot and cold beverages will be available.————————————————————————Agenda:\n6:30PM – Yearly Recap Presentation from President Briana Kouma\nFollowed by Q&A from members\n7PM Photo Gallery and Social Hour\nA special thank you in advance to Heron Haven’s Photography Club members for sharing their beautiful photos with us! We can’t wait to see your amazing work. 📸✨\n————————————————————————\nNot a member or need to renew your membership?\nhttps://heronhaven.org/become-a-member/
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/annual-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Heron Haven Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250726T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250726T103000
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SUMMARY:July Photography Club - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Heron Haven’s July’sl Photography Club meeting! Topic TBD.\nIf you want a photo or a few showcased during the clubs next meeting\, please email them to Craig. (Contact info below)\nThe club is led by Craig Horobik with assistance from Mike Benkis.Craig is an adventure photographer that frequently travels to various National Parks\, and Mike is an award-winning professional wildlife photographer. Both teach photography at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo.\nThis club is available to all Heron Haven Members. A link to become a member is at the bottom or visit Heron Haven’s website.\nPhotography Club meets on a monthly basis to better photography skills\, participate in fun challenges\, and create a community of nature photographers. The club is open to all skill levels and ages\, but we ask that children are accompanied by an adult.\nWe cannot wait to snap some photos with all the photography enthusiasts out there!\nClub Contact: craighorobik@gmail.comHeron Haven Membership: https://heronhaven.org/become-a-member/
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/july-photography-club-2025/
LOCATION:Heron Haven Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
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SUMMARY:2025 Photography Contest!
DESCRIPTION:For full contest rules and guidelines\, visit:\n https://heronhaven.org/2025-photography-contest/
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/2025-photography-contest/
LOCATION:NE
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T093000
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SUMMARY:September Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Heron Haven’s Septembers Photography Club meeting!  Justin Pence will be presenting about his experience photographing air shows!\nIf you want a photo or a few showcased during the clubs next meeting\, please email them to Craig. (Contact info below)\nThe club is led by Craig Horobik with assistance from Mike Benkis.Craig is an adventure photographer that frequently travels to various National Parks\, and Mike is an award-winning professional wildlife photographer. Both teach photography at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo.\nThis club is available to all Heron Haven Members. A link to become a member is at the bottom or visit Heron Haven’s website.\nPhotography Club meets on a monthly basis to better photography skills\, participate in fun challenges\, and create a community of nature photographers. The club is open to all skill levels and ages\, but we ask that children are accompanied by an adult.\nWe cannot wait to snap some photos with all the photography enthusiasts out there!\nClub Contact: craighorobik@gmail.comHeron Haven Membership: https://heronhaven.org/become-a-member/
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/september-photography-club-2/
LOCATION:Heron Haven Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T160000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Workday
DESCRIPTION:There will be a morning (9AM-Noon) and afternoon (1PM-4PM) volunteer session.\nJoin us for a hands-on conservation day at Heron Haven! We’ll be tackling invasive bush honeysuckle that threatens our wetland habitat and giving native species the space they need to thrive.\nWhether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new\, this is a great opportunity to get outdoors\, learn about local ecology\, and make a direct impact on the health of our wetlands.—————————————————————————We encourage volunteers to bring their own loppers\, pruning shears\, and hand saws to help remove Honeysuckle. Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves\, safety glasses\, and water bottle to ensure their safety and comfort. We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes\, pants\, and a long sleeve shirt. A water refill station and some snacks will be provided.—————————————————————————Why It Matters: Invasive species can crowd out native plants\, disrupt habitat for wildlife\, and change the balance of our wetland. By working together\, we can restore and protect this special space for birds\, pollinators\, and the entire ecosystem. Together\, we can make a difference.\n\nParticipation in this volunteer activity does require signing a safety waiver which will be available the day of.
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/invasive-species-workday-4/
LOCATION:Heron Haven Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
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SUMMARY:January 2026 Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the new year for Heron Haven’s January Photography Club meeting!  This will be the best of 2025 social hour to mingle\, look back on 2025\, and share our plans and goals as photographers for 2026. If you have 1-3 shots\, you want to highlight from 2025\, please send them to Mike (mbenkis@gmail.com).\nThe club is led by Craig Horobik with assistance from Mike Benkis.Craig is an adventure photographer that frequently travels to various National Parks\, and Mike is an award-winning professional wildlife photographer. Both teach photography at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo.\nThis club is available to all Heron Haven Members. A link to become a member is at the bottom or visit Heron Haven’s website.\nPhotography Club meets on a monthly basis to better photography skills\, participate in fun challenges\, and create a community of nature photographers. The club is open to all skill levels and ages\, but we ask that children are accompanied by an adult.\nWe cannot wait to snap some photos with all the photography enthusiasts out there!\nClub Contact: craighorobik@gmail.comHeron Haven Membership: https://heronhaven.org/become-a-member/
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/january-2026-photography-club/
LOCATION:Heron Haven Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T143000
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SUMMARY:Wetland Conservation and Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Conservation Nebraska for a fun\, free\, and educational event with Ted LaGrange\, the Wetland Program Manager for Nebraska Game and Parks. This event will take place at Heron Haven’s Nature Center located at 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE 68164.\nThis event will discuss wetlands in Nebraska\, why they are important\, as well as conservation and restoration of wetlands in Nebraska. After the presentation and the Q&A section\, which will run from 1pm-2pm\, if you would like you can stay to watch a short wetland documentary made by Nebraska Game and Parks!\nSpace is limited\, so please register in advance for this event! https://secure.ngpvan.com/RsUa3xwFFUisiweGFAfFVg2\nPlease note\, they will be working on renovating the building. Please use the back entrance to the building instead of the main door\, thank you!
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/wetland-conservation-and-restoration/
LOCATION:Heron Haven Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
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CREATED:20260413T221808Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day!
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: https://forms.gle/qyP2S3LCJDTtyAXM8\nJoin us for a hands-on conservation day at Heron Haven! We’ll be tackling habitat and trail maintenance such as invasive bush honeysuckle\, trimming trail branches\, lining the trail with logs\, spreading seeds\, and more. There will be a morning (9AM-Noon) and afternoon (1PM-4PM) volunteer session. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Heron Haven will be providing volunteers with lunch at noon in between the two volunteer sessions along with snack and water throughout the day. Participation in this volunteer activity does require signing a safety waiver which will be available the day of.————————————————————————-We encourage volunteers to bring their own loppers\, pruning shears\, and hand saws to help remove Honeysuckle and trim branches. Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves\, safety glasses\, and water bottle to ensure their safety and comfort. We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes\, pants\, and a long sleeve shirt. A water refill station and snacks will be provided.\nRSVP: https://forms.gle/qyP2S3LCJDTtyAXM8
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Heron Haven Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T103000
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SUMMARY:Members Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung and with that comes exciting new club changes! First up\, we are so happy to announce the clubs new leader Jennifer Villotta! She is a nature photographer that loves the open road and different perspectives! She will be an awesome addition and we’re excited for the creativity\, energy\, and fresh ideas she’s bring to the group!\nNext up\, we’ve heard your feedback and are happy to introduce a more consistent meeting time! The Photography Club will now meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 9:30 AM\, making it easier than ever to plan ahead and stay involved.\nLastly\, feel free to come early for our fun new Photo Walk\, starting around 8:00 AM. Enjoy a relaxed walk along Heron Haven’s trails\, let your camera shoot freely\, and connect with fellow photography enthusiasts along the way.\nWhether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer\, all Heron Haven members are welcome\, and we hope to see you there!
URL:https://heronhaven.org/event/members-photography-club/
LOCATION:Heron Haven Nature Center\, 11809 Old Maple Rd\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
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