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Living History at Fort Hartsuff

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Join us at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park for this Living History event! May 20th is also FREE park entry and fishing day, so no entry permit is required. Experience life in the 1800s at Fort Hartsuff with reenactors while they make candles, forge items in the blacksmith shop, and answer questions about their life […]

Birding for Everybody and Every Body!

Rock Creek Station State Historical Park 57426 710 St, Fairbury, NE

Join us at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park for Birding for Everybody and Every Body! A free birding activity that is accessible and inclusive! This event is open to everyone, including beginner birders and families with small children. Join a guided bird outing or view birds from the Visitor Center lobby. May 20th is […]

Birding Day at Lake Maloney

Lake Maloney SRA 301 East State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Tout Bird Club will host a birding event on Saturday, May 20. All ages are welcome to come learn about birds at Lake Maloney State Recreation Area at Kansas Point as part of the Nebraska International Migratory Bird Month. The evening will begin at 3 p.m. at the […]

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 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 at […]

Sutherland Bioblitz

Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area West State Farm Road and South NE Highway 25, Sutherland, NE

Enjoy learning from Nebraska biologists while finding and identifying as many species of plants and animals as possible! All materials needed for sessions will be provided. Be sure to dress according to the weather. Bring boots, hat, jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, etc. Lunch and dinner will not be provided, but you are welcome to […]

Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Kearny

Fort Kearny State Historical Park 1020 V Rd., Kearney, NE

Join us at Fort Kearny State Historical Park for a Memorial Day Weekend celebration! There will be living history demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Monday form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reenactors will be at the park to discuss life as a soldier during the fort’s […]

9th Annual Migratory Bird Day at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Join us at Indian Cave State Park for “All About Hummingbirds”, the 9th Annual Migratory Bird Day celebration! Schedule: 4 – 6 p.m. Hands-on Activities For All Ages and Make ‘n Take Bird Crafts and Games 6 – 7:30 p.m. Fish Fry -$12/Adults, $6/Kids meal (3 and under free) 9 p.m. Glow In The Dark Bird Egg Hunt […]

Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area 54731 897 Rd., Crofton, NE

Join us at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area for a glow in the dark egg hunt! Youth will gather for a fun filled "Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt" event, while we celebrate Migratory Bird Weekend. Eggs will have treats and/or bird trivia in order to win fun prizes!

Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Kearny

Fort Kearny State Historical Park 1020 V Rd., Kearney, NE

Join us at Fort Kearny State Historical Park for a Memorial Day Weekend celebration! There will be living history demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Monday form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reenactors will be at the park to discuss life as a soldier during the fort’s […]

Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Kearny

Fort Kearny State Historical Park 1020 V Rd., Kearney, NE

Join us at Fort Kearny State Historical Park for a Memorial Day Weekend celebration! There will be living history demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Monday form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reenactors will be at the park to discuss life as a soldier during the fort’s […]

Mystery at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

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 […]

Standing Bear Lake Cleanup

Standing Bear Lake 6404 N 132nd St, Omaha, NE

The Nebraska Game and Park Commission, the City of Omaha, Omaha Parks Foundation, ­­­­Greater Omaha Trail Runners, and the Omaha Running Club invite you to help clean up Standing Bear Lake. Standing Bear Lake is currently drained for a renovation and enhancement project. This creates a great opportunity to remove trash from the lake bed.  […]