Wildlife Education

Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Reptile Storytime

Join Nebraska Game and Parks' educators for a partnership at Elleinad Bookstore in Lincoln, NE. On Friday July 21 from 10am-11am CST educators will be live talking about reptiles, reading a reptile-related story book, showing off some live native reptiles, and doing a quick activity with kiddos and families. This is a FREE program, no […]

FREE

Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas – Field Training

Stiefel Johnson Trailhead 5217 SW 84th St., Denton, NE

Join Xerces Society  and Nebraska Game and Parks in the field to learn how to participate in the Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas! The Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas is a statewide community science project that tracks and conserves our native bumble bees. Anyone is welcome to join the Atlas, no experience is needed! At this field […]

Free

Discovering Magnificent Moths at Wildcat Hills

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

Join us for this free event as we celebrate Nebraska Moth Week at Wildcat Hills Nature Center. We will set up a sheet and lights that will attract a variety of moth species that range in size and colors. Bring your curiosity and get ready to discover the magnificent moths and nocturnal insects of the […]

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 […]

Reptile Storytime

Join Nebraska Game and Parks' educators for a reptile story time in partnership with Elleinad Children's Bookstore in Lincoln. On Friday August 4th from 10am-11am CST families and kiddos can listen to a reptile-themed story book, see and touch live native reptiles, and participate in a reptile activity. This is a FREE program, no registration […]

FREE

Conservation Education Lunch & Learn: Nature as Healer

Nature as Healer August 9, 2023 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm (CST) | To register, click here. The natural world has always offered us boundless opportunities for resources, recreation, and relaxation. During this webinar, we’ll hear from Tim Walsh, director of Adventure Recovery, on how the natural world can play an important role in mental health. Adventure […]

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night- Lincoln

Boiler Brewing Company South 5800 Hidcote Dr., Lincoln, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host a Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night Thursday August 10th from 7:00-9:00pm. Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win some nerdy […]

FREE

Yoga in Nature

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

In our outdoor programs we will weave yoga and nature together in a way that dissolves the boundaries between them. Nebraska Game and Parks will be offering summer nature yoga classes once a month from May- August. Two classes will be held in Lincoln at city parks and two will be held at Schramm Education […]

FREE

Kayak Cleanup at Holmes Lake

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, NE

Wildlife need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. And what’s good for wildlife is good for people too! We know our community believes in the need for healthy land and waters. Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking!  We will be providing […]

Trivia Night: Ponca

Team up with your friends and family for a fun night of nature themed trivia. Prizes, specials, and memories to be created. Meet at Cedar Hills Bar & Grill on Main Street Ponca. This is a free event.

Event Series Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

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 Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

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 […]