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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Beginner Birding Hike at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Join us for a hike at beautiful Platte River State Park on Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Meet […]

Mother’s Day Buffet at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Spring blooms are popping up all around Ponca State Park; making for a beautiful setting to celebrate Mother’s Day! You're invited to celebrate by joining us for a Mother's Day […]

Free Fishing & Park Entry Day – 2025

Visit a state park for Free Fishing and Park Entry Day on May 17th! Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing […]

All About Turkeys at Two Rivers SRA

Two Rivers State Recreation Area 27702 F St., Waterloo, NE

Join us at Two Rivers SRA on May 17, Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, to celebrate Nebraska’s spring turkey hunting season by learning all about wild turkeys! Meet at […]

Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby at Fremont Lakes SRA

Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area 4349 W. State Lakes Rd, Fremont, NE

Come join us at the Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby at Fremont Lakes SRA for fun, food and fishing! Local radio stations, volunteers and civic groups will be on hand […]

Schramm Park SRA: A Day to Play

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us at Schramm Park State Recreation Area on Saturday, May 17 (Free Fishing and Park Entry Day) for a day filled with outdoor fun! Activities Grand Opening! Treehouse Classroom […]

Tree Memorial Dedication at Summit Lake SRA

Summit Lake State Recreation Area 2787 Co. Rd. G, Burt County, NE

Please join us at Summit Lake State Recreation on Saturday, May 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. for a special event honoring Burt County military members and first responders. The […]

Civil War at Fort Hartsuff

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Fort Hartsuff was named in honor of the Civil War hero, Major General George L. Hartsuff. On Saturday, May 17th, living history volunteers plan to take over the fort with […]

Schramm Land Stewards – Volunteer Opportunity

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Looking to get outdoors and volunteer? Schramm Park SRA is holding a volunteer opportunity to assist with oak woodland restoration efforts. Join NGPC staff as we work on planting oak […]

Dutch Oven Cooking at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Join us at Platte River State Park for a Dutch Oven Cooking clinic! Learn how to cook using Dutch Ovens, which make it easy to enjoy a tasty outdoor meal, […]