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Restaurant Open House at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

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

A fully equipped, turn-key operation and additional incentives are some of the benefits offered to a new restaurant partner at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The agency is seeking proposals for a food service provider at the park conveniently located just off Interstate 80 between Lincoln and Omaha. […]

Wildcat Tales: Slow Slugs

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

Wiggle to the left, wiggle to the right! Let’s uncover cool things about our slow, slug friends! 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 […]

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-Waterfowl

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

How do biologist and artists work together and learn about North American waterfowl? During this program, learn a bit more about the EnvironArt program and even learn to draw waterfowl like a professional artist! This monthly homeschool program will meet at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center south of Gering NE.  These programs will be conducted […]

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 […]

Birds N Breakfast at Ponca State Park – FULL

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Looking for a cozy Valentine’s Day weekend away from home? Visit Ponca State Park and enjoy a Birds and Breakfast package that includes birding activities, the Great Backyard Bird County, 30% lodging discount, a bottle of wine or cider, a bundle of firewood and a Saturday Breakfast. During the month of February, the National Audubon […]

Valentine’s Cabin Getaway at Lewis and Clark SRA – FULL

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

Reserve a beautiful lake view cabin at Lewis and Clark SRA on February 10-12 or February 17-19 and unlock a 30% discount ($224 plus tax for 2 nights; minimum 2 night stay required). Optional: A Sweetheart Package can be added on for $35. This includes early check in and late check out, pet fee waived, […]

Valentine’s Cabin Getaway at Niobrara State Park

Niobrara State Park Niobrara, NE

Visit beautiful Niobrara State Park for a cozy Valentine's weekend getaway on the weekends of Feb. 10-12th or Feb. 17-19 and unlock a 30% discount for a minimum 2 night stay at one of Niobrara's five cabins! Check out our $35 add-on Sweetheart Package, complete with early check in and late check out, waived pet […]

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 […]

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 […]

Forest Findings

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Explore the geological outcrop and park trails as we delve into the everchanging landscape of our park. Ask questions, discover history and learn about the science of ecological succession. This program meets at the Hatch House at Schramm Park State Recreation Area. You will need a State Park Sticker on your vehicle to enter the […]

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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 […]