Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Discover a world of curiosities on a trail hike with Nebraska Master Naturalist and Educator, Jeff Lacey. Learn how to share what you have discovered through writing, sketching and note-taking in a field journal. This program is for all ages and creative ability levels. Meet at the Schramm Education Center. Cover photo taken by […]
The Niobrara National Scenic River is excited to partner with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for a Night Sky Program at Merritt Reservoir. Join National Park Service and Nebraska G&P Staff at 6 pm for a discussion on orbits and near misses with a fun activity on planets! At 9 p.m. join NPS rangers for […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
