Join Ponca State Park’s Naturalist team for an evening all about nature! Meet at the Resource Center for different activities throughout the night. Guests are encouraged to participate in as many activities as they would like! Activities will be at staggered times throughout the evening, located around the Resource Center.

Activity Schedule:

6-7:30 p.m. – Owls, Bats, and Salamanders: Learn about some of Nebraska’s creatures of the night through educational activities and a craft!

7-8:30 p.m. – Campfire Treats: Stop by our campfire to make some classic campfire favorite treats and to learn about fire building and safety!

8 p.m. – Nature Trivia: Come test your nature knowledge with fun family trivia. Participants can be in teams of 1-5 people and must sign up their team before 8 p.m. Register by stopping into the main office.

9-10 p.m. – Frog Calling: Hop on over to our nearby pond to discover which native frogs we have in Nebraska and listen to the songs they sing!

9-10:30 p.m. – Moth Lighting: Check out our moth lighting station to catch and identify live insects we have in the park!

Please call the park office at 402-755-2284 for more information. No registration required!

*There are costs for the campfire treats ($1) and for owl pellets ($2); all of the other programs are free. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for park entry.