Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Visit a state park for Free Fishing and Park Entry Day on May 18th! Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day. Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, held annually in Nebraska on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day weekend, means […]
Come join us at the Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby at Fremont Lakes SRA for fun, food, and fishing! Local radio stations, volunteers and civic groups will be on hand to provide food, prizes, as well as loaner fishing tackle, bait and instruction. This will be on free fishing and park entry day, so no […]
Low-tech Process Based Restoration in Nebraska May 20th, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here LTPBR as a method for stream restoration is rapidly gaining momentum in the states to the west of us. While most people's minds jump straight to beaver dam analogs, these are only one tool in the chest. […]
This event is now full. Becoming an Outdoors-Family presents Dutch Oven Cooking at Platte River State Park! Learn how to cook using Dutch ovens. Dutch ovens make it easy to enjoy a tasty outdoor meal, just like in the old days. Instructors will share how to season, maintain temperature, cook with, basic tools, clean and […]
Enjoy a guided hike under a full moon with a Ponca State Park Naturalist on the Corps of Discovery Trail! Meet on the riverfront. Dates:May 23rd at 9:30 p.m.June 21st at 9:30 p.m.July 21st at 9:30 p.m.August 19th at 8:30 p.m. This hike will last 45 minutes to an hour and may be canceled due […]
Join us at Red Willow SRA for this Bioblitz event! Enjoy learning from Nebraska biologists while finding and identifying as many species of plants and animals as possible! This is a great chance for people of all ages to learn about citizen science and participate in Nebraska's conservation efforts. Sessions are come and go as […]
Join us at Platte River State Park to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend! May 25th: Beginner Fishing - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Owen Landing May 25th & 26th: Pond Critter Ecology - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Crawdad Creek The Nature Center will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with a […]
Join us at Schramm Education Center to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend! We will have some fun and games set up on the front lawn of the Nature Center, including Backyard Bass, cornhole, antler ring toss and more.
Join us at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Mahoney State Park for a special reptile program over Memorial Day Weekend! Our park naturalists will have live reptile presentations at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. A valid park permit required for entry.
Kick off the end of May with a bang! 1870s military reenactors will be firing the cannon at Fort Hartsuff on Saturday, May 25th. Demonstrations are scheduled for 11:30a.m. and 3 p.m.. A night cannon shoot will take place at 9:30 p.m. Historical Buildings, Office, and Gift Shop will be open from 11 a.m. - […]
Join us on Saturday, May 25 for a youth fishing event at Ash Hollow State Historical Park! Children under age 16 are invited to fish Ash Hollow’s pond and keep everything they catch. A limited number of loaner fishing poles will be available. A free hot dog lunch will be served from 1 to 3 […]
Join us at Indian Cave State 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 through the new trail near the pollinator gardens. Meet at the museum gazebo […]
