Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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 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 […]
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 the pavilion east of the Caboose Park. Strut on up to our educational table to make a turkey caller, look for turkeys and their tracks […]
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. The event will be held at Lake #16 from 9 a.m. to […]
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 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet: Treehouse Classroom overlooking Canyon Ponds Learn about nature and enjoy a view of the Canyon Ponds in this […]
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 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission donated 92 trees for the Summit Lake SRA grove and planted them near the park entrance Oct. 30. The grove […]
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 1860s impressions and demonstrations from the time of the War Between the States. Cannons will fire at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and a night shoot […]
It has been a year since the Paramount Casino at Arbor Lodge Mansion has been under the ownership of Bobby Flynn, and he's throwing a party to remember. Invited guests include high rollers, politicians, a showgirl, casino dealers and staff, cocktail waitresses, and Elvis himself! Stakes are high, and there is no limit to what can happen. […]
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 seedlings, brush piling and forest floor cleanup along the Hackberry and Red Cedar trail. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, bring water, and outdoor work gloves. Long […]
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, just like in the old days! Instructors will share how to season, maintain temperature, cook with, basic tools, clean and store Dutch Ovens. You will […]
Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month with us at beautiful Ponca State Park over Memorial Day weekend! See our daily event schedule for ongoing activities from Friday to Sunday below. Friday, May 23 Location: River Bluff Room in the Resource & Education Center 5 p.m. - Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center’s Raptor Program — Join a Naturalist with […]
Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month with us at beautiful Ponca State Park over Memorial Day weekend! See our daily event schedule for ongoing activities from Friday to Sunday below. Friday, May 23 Location: River Bluff Room in the Resource & Education Center 5 p.m. - Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center’s Raptor Program — Join a Naturalist with […]
Join us at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area to celebrate Migratory Bird Weekend on May 24-25! Activity Schedule: Saturday, May 24 9 a.m. - Birding hike (short hike on a flat, mowed path) 11 a.m. - Nature kayaking (Naturalist-lead: learn about waterfowl) 3 p.m. - Jeop-Birdy 9:30 p.m. - Glow-in-the dark egg hunt (for […]
