October 2024 • Nebraskaland 25
What To Do in October
Attend the Wise and
Wild workshopb
Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. | James Family
Conservatory and Nature Center at Eugene
T. Mahoney State Park
This monthly workshop is designed for seniors
ages 55 and up who love the outdoors. In
October, the topic will be cooking with a Dutch
oven — a tried-and-true method that can yield
delicious results. Instructors will begin by sharing
pointers, and then lead the group through a
cooking demonstration on the patio, with time to
enjoy the fi nished recipe. This 60- to 90-minute
workshop is free to attend, but a park entry
permit is required.
JENNY NGUYEN-WHEATLEY, NEBRASKALAND
Fish for largemouth
bass at interstate
lakesb
September to November | Central
Nebraska
Fall is one of the best times to catch big
bass, and one place they can be found is in
Nebraska's interstate lakes — dozens of small
water bodies scattered along Interstate 80
from Grand Island to Sutherland. According
to Fisheries Biologist Daryl Bauer, they may
contain largemouth bass as large as 5 or 6
pounds this year. You can fi sh more than one
of these lakes in a day, so go explore. Find a
guide to the I-80 lakes on the Fishing Guides
and Reports page at OutdoorNebraska.gov.
BOB GRIER, NEBRASKALAND
View the full Hunter's Moon
Oct. 17 | Statewide
Experience the closest supermoon of the year. A "supermoon"
occurs when the moon's orbit is closest to Earth at the same
time the moon is full. However, the sun will be shining directly
on this full moon, leaving no contrast or shadows, so the best
time for viewing is several days before the moon is full, says
Jim Kvasnicka of The Prairie Astronomy Club — anywhere
from Oct. 10-17. You can use binoculars, a telescope or your
naked eye. Kvasnicka advises using a lunar fi lter on telescopes
to reduce glare.
JUSTIN HAAG, NEBRASKALAND
