Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Get ready to go birding by participating in the new Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we […]
Wise and Wild is a program is designed for seniors (55 and up) 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. These events will be held […]
Enjoy a summer author event co-hosted by the Ponca Carnegie Library and Ponca State Park featuring authors and editors, Ryan Allen and Brian T. Hazlett on Thursday, June 6th at 7 p.m. This FREE public event will be held in the Oxbow Room of Ponca State Park’s Resource and Education Center. Allen and Hazlett will […]
Join us at Chadron State Park to celebrate its 103rd anniversary! Schedule: Friday, June 7th 5 - 10 p.m.: Food Vendors & Beer Garden Individual vendor's hours will vary 7 - 10 p.m.: Live Music Performed by Cheap Date Saturday, June 8th 8 a.m.: Run for the Hills - Registration: 7 A.M. - 7:45 A.M. […]
Join Nebraska Game & Parks and Nebraska Statewide Arboretum for this Wildflower Week event! Meet at the Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area Nature Center for the Plant Talk with Steve Rolfsmeier, director of the High Plains Herbarium at Chadron State College. Sunset hike (approximately 45 minutes) with Rolfsmeier, Game and Parks staff and NSA Horticulture […]
Come along on a Wildflower Walk with staff from the Statewide Arboretum to Celebrate Nebraska Wildflower Week! Uncover many of the area flowers in bloom and discover key characteristics for identifying them. Meet at the Center for this program. Please bring water and hiking shoes for this 1 mile long hike on uneven terrain. A […]
Join us at Enders Reservoir SRA on Saturday, June 8 for Enders Outdoor Extravaganza! This year we are celebrating 50 years of hunters education. The event will take place at Area A Campground and will begin at 9 a.m. Mountain Time. Activities will include: • Activity trailer • Crime stoppers trailer • Corn hole • […]
Join us at Chadron State Park to celebrate its 103rd anniversary! Schedule: Friday, June 7th 5 - 10 p.m.: Food Vendors & Beer Garden Individual vendor's hours will vary 7 - 10 p.m.: Live Music Performed by Cheap Date Saturday, June 8th 8 a.m.: Run for the Hills - Registration: 7 A.M. - 7:45 A.M. […]
Join us at Red Willow SRA for a Family Fun Night of kayaking! Instructors and volunteers will be there to guide and teach you everything you need to know. All equipment, including life jackets, will be provided. Feel free to bring your own life jacket if you prefer. Meet at the boat launching area near […]
Join us for National Marina Days on Saturday, June 15 at Lewis and Clark SRA! Activities will include yoga by the lake, fish cleaning demonstrations, hayrack rides, boat tours, and more! Event schedule: 9 a.m.: Yoga at the Lake 1 - 4 p.m.: Fish Cleaning Demonstrations Fishing Clinic Boat Tours Touch Tanks NPS Ranger Station […]
Join us at Fremont Lakes SRA on June 15th for the Bob Tichota Fire Prevention Fun Day! Visit with multiple local rural fire departments, law enforcement, OPPD, and other valuable safety entities to learn about fire safety awareness, along with firefighter and law enforcement job duties. Bring the kids out for fire truck rides, free […]
Join us outdoors for a birding activity that is accessible and inclusive! Rock Creek Station welcomes birders of all abilities - including beginner birders and families with small children - to a guided bird-watching tour hosted by Nebraska Birdability captain Cassandra Dean. Join the guided bird outing which covers mowed grass trails of about 1 […]
