Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
*This event is now full.* Join us on the water for this class you are sure to enjoy at Louisville State Recreation Area! Expert instructors will teach you all you need to know about stand up paddleboarding. All equipment will be provided, but participants may bring their own board and/or life jackets. This event will […]
For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 14-15 for the 10th Annual Campfire Christmas in July. Traditional holiday activities include Santa, hayrack rides, Christmas-themed games & crafts, Yule log quest and a Christmas-themed outdoor movie. Food trucks will be offering brisket burgers, […]
For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 14-15 for the 10th Annual Campfire Christmas in July. Traditional holiday activities include Santa, hayrack rides, Christmas-themed games & crafts, Yule log quest and a Christmas-themed outdoor movie. Food trucks will be offering brisket burgers, […]
Join our Naturalists and discover tracks, pelts, skulls and more things to explore around Two Rivers State Recreation Area! Meet a live animal and learn about some of our favorite Nebraska species that you can find at Two Rivers! Meet at the picnic shelter just north of lakeside campground.
Join us at Conestoga Lake SRA and learn how to fish from a kayak! Meet at the Conestoga Lake NW entrance and look for the kayak trailer west of the boat dock on the north shore. Expert kayak fishing instructors will give you all the tips you need to land a fish from a kayak. […]
Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of the Wildcat Hills! During a BioBlitz, participants and experts find and identify as many species as possible! All materials needed for the sessions will be provided. Be sure to dress accordingly to the weather (Bring along close-toed shoes, sunscreen, waterbottle, etc.) Some […]
Join us at Merritt Reservoir SRA for Constellations on the Landscape: Wildlife Need Dark Skies, Too! Discover the fantastic world of weird and wonderful nighttime insects as we celebrate Merritt Reservoir’s designation as an International Dark Sky Park. Using night lighting equipment we will investigate firsthand the relationship between dark skies and wildlife. Location: NSP […]
Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of the Wildcat Hills! During a BioBlitz, participants and experts find and identify as many species as possible! All materials needed for the sessions will be provided. Be sure to dress accordingly to the weather (Bring along close-toed shoes, sunscreen, waterbottle, etc.) Some […]
Join us at Calamus Reservoir SRA for Calamus Castles! Schedule: 11 a.m. - Registration begins at Homestead Knolls Day Use Area 12 p.m. - Sculpting begins 4 p.m. - Sculpting ends and judging begins 5 p.m. - Winners and awards presentation at Day Use Area Class options: 10 and under Open class Family groups (all […]
Join us for this free event as we celebrate Nebraska Moth Week at Wildcat Hills Nature Center. We will set up a sheet and lights that will attract a variety of moth species that range in size and colors. Bring your curiosity and get ready to discover the magnificent moths and nocturnal insects of the […]
To the delight of many, William Kent Krueger is returning to Ponca to discuss his life as an author. Hosted by Ponca State Park and Friends of the Ponca Carnegie Library, Krueger will speak at the Ponca State Park’s Resource and Education Center on Thursday, July 27 at 6:00 pm. Guests will have the opportunity […]
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 […]
