Field & Feast
Honoring Nebraska's Master Naturalists
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 9:00am to 3:00pm CT
Crete Carrier Riverview Lodge, Mahoney State Park, Ashland
Field and Feast is your Nebraska Master Naturalist member recognition event. It is a day set aside to honor the passion and dedication of Nebraska’s Master Naturalists towards conservation in our prairie state. It is a day to gather with your Nebraska Master Naturalist community and look back at the year we shared together. The efforts and energy, the relationships nurtured and created, and what was learned on the ecological landscape of Nebraska.
Event Highlights
Agenda
Doors open at 9:00am for coffee and connection. The event will begin at 10:00am and conclude at 3:00pm.
Agenda- TBA
Master Naturalists Presents
Would you like to share the work you have been doing in 2025? Would you like to share your experience volunteering with partners? Did you learn something incredibly cool that we must all know about? We would like to hear from you! There are options for 2-3 minute overviews, full presentations or leading a breakout session. Submit HERE. Submissions close January 20th, 2026 at 5pm.
Master Naturalist Photo Highlights
Share your 2025 Nebraska Master Naturalist highlight photos HERE.
Potluck Lunch
Soups and Chilis with sides and desserts. Sign-up to bring a dish HERE.
You can also expect…
- Speakers
- Door Prizes
- All Field and Feast attendees will receive one ticket to put toward one of the 4-6 door prizes of their choice, with the option to purchase further tickets.
- NMN Foundation Board Update
- Awards
- Another reason to get in your hours.
- Years of Service Pins
- Book and Resource Exchange
- Bring books or nature nerd resources to exchange with your fellow Master Naturalists.
Crete Carrier Riverview Lodge, Mahoney State Park, Ashland
Overnight reservations can be made at the link HERE or call, 402-944-2523.
For question email, jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov
Funds for this event have been generously donated from Nebraska Environmental Trust.

