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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Wildcat Hills Wildlands Day

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Take part in several great activities going on throughout this day-long celebration! Join us for a bird hike, wildflower walk, animal talks and much more!  Park permits are not required for this event! 9am- Bird Outing 10am- Wildflower Walk 11am- Critter Corner This event is part of Biodiversity in State Parks, a community science effort […]

Enders Easter Egg Hunt

Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area 73122 338th Ave., Enders, NE

Join us at Enders SRA for an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time! Children between ages 0-10 are welcome to participate in the egg hunt. This event will be held at the Area A Campground. A park permit is required for entry.

Book Presentation with author Todd E. Harburn at Fort Hartsuff SHP

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

Join us at Fort Hartsuff SHP for author Todd E. Harburn's presentation of his book, The Little Post Hospital on the North Loup River: The Medical History of Fort Hartsuff, Nebraska 1874-1881! Dr. Harburn is an independent scholar, retired orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician. His detailed history of Fort Hartsuff’s hospital is published by […]

Venture Parks Discovery Fair

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Nebraska’s Venture Park Region is hosting a Venture Parks Discovery Fair on Sunday, April 7th from noon to 3 p.m. at Crete Carrier Riverview Lodge at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Attend this event to learn about activities that will be offered in the Venture Park Region this summer and job opportunities in the parks. […]

Birds of a Feather – Spring Migration and Beginner Birding at E.T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Get ready to go birding by participating in the new Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we […]

Wise and Wild: Spring Migration and Beginner Birding

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Wise and Wild is a program is designed for seniors (55 and up) who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of nature-related topics with activities indoors and out. Join us on your own or bring along friends of any age. These events will be held […]

Framing Nature: Education through Photography

April 22nd, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here     Humans are inherently visual creatures and the media-rich world that we currently live in amplifies our need for visual stimuli. This presentation will dive into why visual aids are important, how they can be used to educate the public, and why photography is […]

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Earth Day Art at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day through art and writing while on a discovery stroll through the forest and prairie! We will create a collage of nature sketches from our observations and then use watercolors to add interest. All supplies are provided and the walking will be primarily on paved or flatter trail areas. […]

Trek through the Trees at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Join us at Platte River State Park to Trek through the Trees! Spend time among the trees while walking through the forest on Arbor Day! Play Tree Bingo as you hike with a naturalist, learning tree-related fun facts along the way. We’ll search for unique trees, signs of life in the trees, seed pods, different […]

Trek through the Trees at E.T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Join us at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park to Trek through the Trees! Spend time among the trees while walking through the forest on Arbor Day. Play Tree Bingo as you hike with a naturalist, learning tree-related fun facts along the way. We’ll search for unique trees, signs of life in the trees, seed pods, […]

RV There Yet TV – S3: Nebraska Episode

Tune into Season 3 of RV There Yet? TV Series, featuring stunning views from the Nebraska Panhandle! Show hosts Kevin and Patrice will explore Fort Robinson State Park and Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area--enjoying a jeep ride and trout fishing at Fort Rob, along with visits to the Wildcat Hills Nature Center, the Shooting Sport […]

Trek through the Trees at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us at Schramm Education Center to Trek through the Trees at Schramm Park SRA in celebration of Arbor Day! Meet at the picnic shelter by the first bond/main trailhead. Play Tree Bingo as you hike with a Park Naturalist, learning tree-related fun facts along the way. We’ll search for unique trees, signs of life […]