30 Nebraskaland • May 2026
Outdoor
By Jeff Kurrus
The most difficult part about May is deciding
what to do. From all parts of the state this month
the outdoors calls in so many directions. Just make
sure you listen.
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Visit an Invasive Species Event
May | Select Locations
Choose from events during Invasive Species Week May 24-30. On May 27, take
a break from your outdoor activities and compete in the Invasive Species Online
Trivia event 6-8 p.m CDT. Using Zoom and Menti, trivia will be conducted by
Nebraska's invasive species experts.
On May 28, join the Invasive Species Trivia and Wine Tasting event at Billy's
restaurant in Lincoln 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome with non-alcoholic
options. Tickets are $20 and pre-registration is required.
On May 30, attend Know Your Invasives Day at Schramm Education Center
12-3 p.m. Designed for all ages, this educational event includes a guided nature
hike, zebra mussel scavenger hunt and live filming of Backyard Farmer.
JENNY NGUYEN-WHEATLEY, NEBRASKALAND
Get to a
Bluegill Bed
May | Statewide
Bluegill beds are prime locations
for catching gillies this month. Big,
colorful males will be guarding eggs
deposited by females and will strike
at a variety of lures and baits — from
popping bugs casted from a fly rod to a
worm and bobber.
Beds can be found in shallow water
and are often visible right beneath the
surface. Catch fish on the outer beds
first before working into shallower
water. Whether fishing from bank or
boat, keep your distance to assure fish
don't spook.
JEFF KURRUS, NEBRASKALAND
Neb
