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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Marsh Madness at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for Marsh Madness! Have you ever experienced the whirlwinds of the snow geese? The courtship displays of the pintail? The living blanket of Canadian geese covering the ground? Migration season in the Northeast region on Nebraska is generally at its peak the last week of February and all of […]

Event Series Spring Break Days – Fabulous Foxes

Spring Break Days – Fabulous Foxes

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

The theme of Spring Break Days is Fabulous Foxes and we want you to join us to learn more about foxes as we explore indoors and out! View the Spring Break Days event schedule This program is free with your paid admission or family pass to Schramm Education Center. Admission is $10 adults, $7 youth […]

Marsh Madness at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for Marsh Madness! Have you ever experienced the whirlwinds of the snow geese? The courtship displays of the pintail? The living blanket of Canadian geese covering the ground? Migration season in the Northeast region on Nebraska is generally at its peak the last week of February and all of […]

Old Market Magician at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Enjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Nov. 26 for the first of several dates. Chandler, who has appeared on television with magicians Penn and Teller, will perform at 3 p.m. at Kountze Memorial Theater. Other performances will be (all begin at 3 p.m. unless otherwise […]

Wildcat Tales: Leaping Leprechaun

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Come along and have a shamrockin’ good time as we explore all things green! Each Wildcat Tales program will include a lesson plan, story, and hands-on activity specifically targeted for early learners ages 2-6 years. The preschool programs will meet at the Nature Center at 10am. Each month is a different program topic! A valid […]

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 […]

Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program-Beautiful Butterflies

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

So many butterflies, so little time! Butterflies come in all shapes and sizes. Let’s uncover their adaptions and the places they call home. This monthly homeschool program will meet at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center south of Gering NE.  These programs will be conducted rain or shine, so be prepared for the unpredictable Nebraska weather! […]

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 - […]

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 […]

Event Series Spring Break Days – Fabulous Foxes

Spring Break Days – Fabulous Foxes

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

The theme of Spring Break Days is Fabulous Foxes and we want you to join us to learn more about foxes as we explore indoors and out! View the Spring Break Days event schedule This program is free with your paid admission or family pass to Schramm Education Center. Admission is $10 adults, $7 youth […]

Marsh Madness at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for Marsh Madness! Have you ever experienced the whirlwinds of the snow geese? The courtship displays of the pintail? The living blanket of Canadian geese covering the ground? Migration season in the Northeast region on Nebraska is generally at its peak the last week of February and all of […]