Educational Service Unit #3

Joined July 2009
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Jun 10
Gifford Farm was featured on 91.5 KIOS Omaha Public Radio this morning. Tune in and hear what Kelly Taylor had to say about everything happening out at the farm. 🎧️ rebrand.ly/GiffordKIOS
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Jun 8
Your little one's first big adventure starts at the farm. 🌿 Little Saplings Camp is July 20–24 for ages 4–6. Forests, wildlife, and creative play all summer morning long. $140 to register: bit.ly/littlesaplings
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Jun 5
Three days of science, astronomy, nature, and farm adventures for kids ages 6–12. πŸ”­πŸŒΏ Gifford Farm Adventure Camp is June 29–July 1. Only $90 to register: bit.ly/adventurecampGF
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Jun 3
Looking for a summer camp that gets kids off screens and into the wild? πŸ”πŸŒ² Gifford Farm Nature Camp is July 20–24 for ages 6–12. Wildlife, farm animals, hands-on nature adventures. $140 to register: bit.ly/naturecampGF
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May 22
Ready to get your teen behind the wheel? ESU 3 Driver's Ed has summer spots available across the Metro. Classes start June 1st. Register now: esu3.org/DE/Home
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Mar 30
Bird of the Week: Eastern Towhee Dark head. Orange sides. Red eyes. 🍊 The Eastern Towhee is back in Nebraska β€” keep your eyes low in the underbrush this April! πŸ‘€ Gifford Farm Birding Program trst.in/3zykZZ
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Mar 23
🐦 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 β€” perch, pounce, repeat! 🩡 🌿 Spot one at Gifford Farm! trst.in/3zykZZ
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Mar 17
🐦️ 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! πŸ‚ Spot one at Gifford Farm! 🌿 trst.in/3zykZZ #Birding
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Mar 9
πŸͺΆ Bird of the Week: Northern Bobwhite A small quail and year-round Nebraska resident. Listen for its distinctive β€œbob-WHITE!” call in brushy fields and grasslands. Often seen in groups called a covey. 🌿 Learn more: trst.in/3zykZZ #BirdOfTheWeek #NebraskaBirding
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Mar 3
🐦 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
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Feb 23
🐦 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
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Feb 22
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
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Feb 21
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!
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Feb 20
🌿🐾 Nature Camp 2026 at Gifford Farm! Explore animals from the farm to the forest, create with natural materials, & enjoy hands-on adventures 🌳🦊 πŸ“… July 20–24 πŸ‘§ Ages 6–12 | πŸ’²$140 ⏰ 8:30am–12pm (bring a lunch) Register now & let the adventure begin! #NatureCamp
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Feb 18
🌾 Gifford Farm Camp is calling! Kids ages 6–12 can experience life as a farm kid β€” care for animals, explore, and try hands-on activities πŸ“πŸŒ± πŸ“… June 22–26 or July 13–17 ⏰ 8:30am–12pm | πŸ’²$140 πŸ₯ͺ Bring a lunch Register now! #FarmCamp #OutdoorLearning #SummerFun #KidsActivities
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Feb 18
🌾 Little Farmers Camp at Gifford Farm! For ages 4–6: meet animals, explore nature, create art, & learn where food comes from πŸ°πŸ¦†πŸŒ± πŸ“… June 22–26 or July 13–17 ⏰ 8:30am–12pm | πŸ’²$140 Scan the QR to register β€” spots are limited! #SummerCamp #OutdoorLearning #BellevueNE
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Feb 18
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! πŸ“‹ trst.in/3zykZZ
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Feb 9
Bird of the Week: Barred Owl πŸ¦‰ A year-round resident in eastern Nebraska, Barred Owls live in mature woods near water. Listen for their iconic β€œwho cooks for you” call! Join our Woodlands & Wetlands Birding Program! πŸ“² Register: trst.in/3zykZZ #GiffordFarm
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Feb 2
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 β€œtoasted marshmallows.” #BirdOfTheWeek #SnowBunting #NebraskaBirds
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Feb 1
πŸš€πŸŒΎ Adventure awaits at Gifford Farm! Perfect for curious campers ages 6–12, this camp is packed with science, nature, challenges, and tons of fun! πŸ“… June 29–July 1 πŸ’² $90 | Bring a lunch πŸ“² Register via QR code Let the summer adventures begin! 🐞✨
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