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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Mystery at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Put your best sleuthing hat on and join us for an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends. Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. $30/person. Light refreshments, a self-guided tour […]

Snakes of Nebraska at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Learn about snakes of Nebraska at this FREE public event at Schramm Education Center! University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s native snake species! The live snake exhibits will be set up in the Schramm Education Center classroom where you can meet snakes […]

Event Series Snakes of Nebraska at Schramm

Snakes of Nebraska at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Have you ever heard a rattlesnake? Smelled snake musk? Felt the keeled scales of a garter snake? Schramm Education Center is hosting its annual "Snakes of Nebraska" event on Saturday, July 29th and Sunday, July 30th! University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s […]

Full Moon Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join a Ponca State Park naturalist on the Corps. Of Discovery Trail as we explore the night sky and learn about the August Sturgeon Moon. Red headlamp or flashlight recommended. Moderate - Difficult Trail. Approx. 1.5 miles. Meet at the Riverfront Playground. Free.

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. The program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]

Event Series Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Living History events occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first weekend of each month between May and October. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors […]

Kayaking on the Missouri River

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Explore the backwaters of the Missouri River! Join our staff for an introduction to kayaking and enjoy the beauty of Ponca State Park by water. Dress to get wet. Must be 12+ with adult supervision. Register, pay, and sign waivers at the Resource & Education Center. Limited availability. Meet at the Resource & Education Center. […]

Event Series Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Living History events occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first weekend of each month between May and October. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors […]

Nature at Nightfall

Have you ever wondered how astronomers read the night sky or how researchers study nocturnal animals? Or maybe you want to know what is like to have night vision like an owl. Join us on August 18th, 2023 from 7-10 PM at Platte River State Park to explore nature from dusk to nightfall. We will […]

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Night Sky program at Wildcat Hills SRA

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

Bring a blanket and lay beneath the stars! Explore constellations, mythology, the importance of dark skies and much more on August 18th at Wildcat Hills SRA. This event will take place at 9 p.m. Mountain Time. This is a great opportunity to watch the Perseids meteor shower, one of the best meteors showers of the […]