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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

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 […]

Enders Spring Trail Ride

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

Saddle up your horses and join us for the annual Enders Trail Ride on Saturday, May 4 at Enders SRA! The trail ride will be about two­ hours of riding through the state recreation area where visitors will be able to view wildlife and beautiful scenery from the beach and through the wooded areas of […]

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park

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! The theme for this weekend will be "The trial of Captain Charles Pentland". 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 […]

Platte River Art Show at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us for "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!" View paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery and more from reputable Midwestern artists, hosted by Nye Street Studio. The event will take place in the upper level conference rooms at Peter Kiewit Lodge. Saturday, May 4: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m - Art Show Sunday, May […]

Platte River Art Show at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us for "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!" View paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery and more from reputable Midwestern artists, hosted by Nye Street Studio. The event will take place in the upper level conference rooms at Peter Kiewit Lodge. Saturday, May 4: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m - Art Show Sunday, May […]

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park

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! The theme for this weekend will be "The trial of Captain Charles Pentland". 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 […]