National Park Week

Join Homestead National Park for National Park Week. National Park Week is the week of April 20-28, 2024.Homestead NHP is celebrating with it's third annual National Parks Photo Contest. Selected photos from this contest will be on display for the public at Homestead's ......More

Join Homestead National Park for National Park Week. National Park Week is the week of April 20-28, 2024.Homestead NHP is celebrating with it's third annual National Parks Photo Contest. Selected photos from this contest will be on display for the public at Homestead's Education Center during the months of April and May 2024.NPS-wide themes during the week are the following:-April 20: Discovery-April 21: Volunteers-April 22: Earth Day-April 23: Innovation-April 24: Workforce Wednesday-April 25: Youth Engagement-April 26: Community Connections-April 27: Junior Ranger Day-April 28: Arts in Parks

National Park Week Naturalization Ceremony

Join Homestead National Historical park for a Naturalization Ceremony on April 25, 2024, at 12:30 pm.

Invasive Plant Removal Drop-In: Garlic Mustard

Earth Day is coming up and we have a new volunteer opportunity to showcase!Show this planet how much you care! Join Homestead National Historical Park as we kick off a recurring invasive species removal project. This will run from April 20 to June 1, 2024, every Saturda......More

Earth Day is coming up and we have a new volunteer opportunity to showcase!Show this planet how much you care! Join Homestead National Historical Park as we kick off a recurring invasive species removal project. This will run from April 20 to June 1, 2024, every Saturday from 1-4 p.m. We will be focused on eradicating garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata). This will take place around the Woodland Loop Trail. Training on how to properly identify and remove garlic mustard will be provided. We recommend that you bring water or a reusable bottle.Garlic mustard is an invasive plant that originated from Europe and Asia. It was brought over to North America for various purposes but is not used today. It is a biennial plant, which means that there are two growth stages of this species over the course of two years. They are shaped similarly to kidney beans in the first year and transform to look like triangular hearts in the second year. One of the main reasons this plant can thrive and stay populated is due to its rapid seed dispersal in the second year. During the second year of growth, a flower head is present at the top of the plant. This is where four-petaled clusters of white flowers appear. Around June and July, they transition into these brown stems, known as siliques, and contain the seeds of garlic mustard. This is when the seed shatter stage takes place. We are invested in this invasive removal opportunity now and before June 1st to reduce the risk of the seeds being released on a largescale.Garlic mustard is a lead factor threatening the biodiversity of various ecosystems. For example, it has negative impacts on our woodland unit, specifically the mesic bur oak forest. This plant is very persistent in outcompeting native plants that need sunlight and moisture.Check out more details about this opportunity at volunteer.gov under Homestead NHP!

Arrive at Education Center (8523 West State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE 68310). After a short briefing, volunteers will walk to the Woodland Loop Trail to begin garlic mustard removal.

Arbor Day Woodland Walk - Ranger-led Nature Walk

Join Homestead National Historical Park for a Ranger-led Nature Walk on April 27, 2024, at 2 pm.

Bird Walk

Join Jesse Bolli, Natural Resource Specialist at Homestead National Historical Park for a Bird Walk on May 3 at 8am at our Education Center.

Bird Walk

Join Jesse Bolli, Natural Resource Specialist at Homestead National Historical Park for a Bird Walk on May 4 at 8am at our Education Center.

Invasive Plant Removal Drop-In: Garlic Mustard

Earth Day is coming up and we have a new volunteer opportunity to showcase!Show this planet how much you care! Join Homestead National Historical Park as we kick off a recurring invasive species removal project. This will run from April 20 to June 1, 2024, every Saturda......More

Earth Day is coming up and we have a new volunteer opportunity to showcase!Show this planet how much you care! Join Homestead National Historical Park as we kick off a recurring invasive species removal project. This will run from April 20 to June 1, 2024, every Saturday from 1-4 p.m. We will be focused on eradicating garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata). This will take place around the Woodland Loop Trail. Training on how to properly identify and remove garlic mustard will be provided. We recommend that you bring water or a reusable bottle.Garlic mustard is an invasive plant that originated from Europe and Asia. It was brought over to North America for various purposes but is not used today. It is a biennial plant, which means that there are two growth stages of this species over the course of two years. They are shaped similarly to kidney beans in the first year and transform to look like triangular hearts in the second year. One of the main reasons this plant can thrive and stay populated is due to its rapid seed dispersal in the second year. During the second year of growth, a flower head is present at the top of the plant. This is where four-petaled clusters of white flowers appear. Around June and July, they transition into these brown stems, known as siliques, and contain the seeds of garlic mustard. This is when the seed shatter stage takes place. We are invested in this invasive removal opportunity now and before June 1st to reduce the risk of the seeds being released on a largescale.Garlic mustard is a lead factor threatening the biodiversity of various ecosystems. For example, it has negative impacts on our woodland unit, specifically the mesic bur oak forest. This plant is very persistent in outcompeting native plants that need sunlight and moisture.Check out more details about this opportunity at volunteer.gov under Homestead NHP!

Arrive at Education Center (8523 West State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE 68310). After a short briefing, volunteers will walk to the Woodland Loop Trail to begin garlic mustard removal.

Homestead Critter Count - BioBlitz Bird Walk

Join Homestead National Historical Park for a BioBlitz Bird Walk on May 11, at 8 am at our Education Center.

Homestead Critter Count - BioBlitz Plant Walk

Join Homestead National Historical Park for a BioBlitz Plant Walk on May 11 at 10 am at our Education Center.

Kids in Parks Program - BioBlitz Plant Walk and Activity

Join Homestead National Historical Park for a Kids in Parks Program plant walk and activity on May 11, at 10 am at our Education Center.

Homestead Critter Count - BioBlitz Insect Walk

Join Homestead National Historical Park for a BioBlitz Insect Walk on May 11, at 12:30 pm at our Education Center.

Invasive Plant Removal Drop-In: Garlic Mustard

Earth Day is coming up and we have a new volunteer opportunity to showcase!Show this planet how much you care! Join Homestead National Historical Park as we kick off a recurring invasive species removal project. This will run from April 20 to June 1, 2024, every Saturda......More

Earth Day is coming up and we have a new volunteer opportunity to showcase!Show this planet how much you care! Join Homestead National Historical Park as we kick off a recurring invasive species removal project. This will run from April 20 to June 1, 2024, every Saturday from 1-4 p.m. We will be focused on eradicating garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata). This will take place around the Woodland Loop Trail. Training on how to properly identify and remove garlic mustard will be provided. We recommend that you bring water or a reusable bottle.Garlic mustard is an invasive plant that originated from Europe and Asia. It was brought over to North America for various purposes but is not used today. It is a biennial plant, which means that there are two growth stages of this species over the course of two years. They are shaped similarly to kidney beans in the first year and transform to look like triangular hearts in the second year. One of the main reasons this plant can thrive and stay populated is due to its rapid seed dispersal in the second year. During the second year of growth, a flower head is present at the top of the plant. This is where four-petaled clusters of white flowers appear. Around June and July, they transition into these brown stems, known as siliques, and contain the seeds of garlic mustard. This is when the seed shatter stage takes place. We are invested in this invasive removal opportunity now and before June 1st to reduce the risk of the seeds being released on a largescale.Garlic mustard is a lead factor threatening the biodiversity of various ecosystems. For example, it has negative impacts on our woodland unit, specifically the mesic bur oak forest. This plant is very persistent in outcompeting native plants that need sunlight and moisture.Check out more details about this opportunity at volunteer.gov under Homestead NHP!

Arrive at Education Center (8523 West State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE 68310). After a short briefing, volunteers will walk to the Woodland Loop Trail to begin garlic mustard removal.