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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Birding Hike at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Learn some birding basics and hike in the park with a naturalist to look for birds. Discover what it takes to be a birder and skills to help identify birds. Meet at the Nature Center below Mallet Lodge. A valid park permit required for entry.

Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney, NE

Join us for the 2024 Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo at beautiful Fort Kearny SRA! This free annual event is open to the public and is designed to meet the needs of anyone interested in an outdoor lifestyle, regardless of age or experience. Those who attend can try fishing, archery, kayaking, backyard games and outdoor cooking, […]

Birding Hike at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Learn some birding basics and hike in the park with a naturalist to look for birds. Discover what it takes to be a birder and skills to help identify birds. Meet in the lobby of the Education Center.

Sip Nebraska Wine, Craft Beer, and Spirits Tasting Festival 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 for the 11th annual Sip Nebraska Festival! Sip Nebraska is the perfect opportunity to explore and enjoy wineries, breweries, and distilleries from all across Nebraska. With unlimited tastings of wine, craft beer, hard cider, and spirits, you're sure to find your perfect flow. There's truly something for […]

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 with a buffet! Dine indoors or on the back patio of the Resource and Education Center. Menu includes roasted chicken, ham, cheesy potatoes, dinner roll, salad and dessert. Reservations required - Call Ponca State Park at 402-755-2284. […]

Birds of a Feather – Birds and Bugs 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: Birds and Bugs: Celebrate NE Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day!

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 […]

Nebraska Star Party at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin […]

Free Fishing & Park Entry Day – 2024

Visit a state park for Free Fishing and Park Entry Day on May 18th! Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day. Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, held annually in Nebraska on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day weekend, means […]

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 to provide food, prizes, as well as loaner fishing tackle, bait and instruction. This will be on free fishing and park entry day, so no […]

Low-tech Process Based Restoration in Nebraska

Low-tech Process Based Restoration in Nebraska May 20th, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here     LTPBR as a method for stream restoration is rapidly gaining momentum in the states to the west of us. While most people's minds jump straight to beaver dam analogs, these are only one tool in the chest. […]

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FULL – Dutch Oven Cooking at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

This event is now full. Becoming an Outdoors-Family presents Dutch Oven Cooking at Platte River State Park! Learn how to cook using Dutch ovens. Dutch ovens make it easy to enjoy a tasty outdoor meal, just like in the old days. Instructors will share how to season, maintain temperature, cook with, basic tools, clean and […]