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Homeschool Hikes at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]

12th Annual Outdoor Adventure at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Join us at Indian Cave State Park for the 12th annual Outdoor Adventure, including the annual Morel Mile and 5K Run! Activity Schedule: 7:30 a.m. Run registration 8 a.m. Morel Mile and 5K Run 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mushroom Hunt Contest 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dutch Oven Cooking /Free Samples 1 p.m. - […]

Event Series Wise & Wild

Wise & Wild

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

This program is designed for seniors 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. Free program. Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. March 16 - […]

City Nature Challenge: Lincoln-Lancaster County

Check out the discussion for CNC events happening around Lincoln all weekend long! From April 28 - May 2, 2023, participants across the globe will be exploring their homes, gardens, and parks to find and record as many different types of wildlife as possible. Observations should be uploaded through the free app/website iNaturalist. Check out […]

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. Friday, April 28: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m - Wine and cheese tasting Saturday, April 29: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m - Art Show 1 p.m. - 2 p.m - Fontenelle Forest Raptor […]

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. Friday, April 28: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m - Wine and cheese tasting Saturday, April 29: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m - Art Show 1 p.m. - 2 p.m - Fontenelle Forest Raptor […]

Journey Through the Night at Merritt Reservoir SRA

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area NE-97 & Cedar Bay, Valentine, NE

Join National Park Service staff at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area on a Journey Through the Night Sky! There will be several telescopes for viewing stars and a National Park Service park ranger will walk visitors through the spring night sky. This program will highlight the benefits of dark skies and how light pollution affects […]

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. Friday, April 28: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m - Wine and cheese tasting Saturday, April 29: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m - Art Show 1 p.m. - 2 p.m - Fontenelle Forest Raptor […]

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. The program is designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]

Event Series Wise & Wild

Wise & Wild

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

This program is designed for seniors 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. Free program. Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. March 16 - […]

Trail Ride at Enders Reservoir SRA

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

Horse owners: Come to Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area for the annual Enders Trail Ride. 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 the SRA. This ride is […]

Birding Basics Chat at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Join us at Platte River State Park for a Birding Basics Chat! Learn about what it takes to be a birder and ways to identify birds that you see. Explore resources that you may want to have in your backpack as a birder. Meet at the Nature Center below Mallet Lodge for this free program […]