Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Wildlife thrive in clean and healthy spaces, and people do too! Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking! As an added bonus, we will also be bird watching and have binoculars on hand for you to borrow. We will be providing trash bags […]
The neighborhood socialites have touted the Hatter’s Ball as the bash of the year in the isolated town of Bloodworth Falls. Mayor Riley White has organized the event in the old Bloodwood Castle as a diversion from the scandals that have plagued the town in recent months. Of course, it’s no coincidence the ball is scheduled right […]
Join us at the Nature Center for an evening of discovery in the Wildcat Hills! The program begins with a Plant Talk by Bob Henrickson, Horticulture Coordinator with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Learn about native and regional plants—their beauty, benefits, and role in our local ecosystems. Following the presentation, enjoy a guided sunset hike (approximately […]
Explore nature-related topics with a park naturalist at Two Rivers SRA on Saturday mornings! On June 7, the topic will be monarch migration. Flutter into fun as you explore monarch life cycles, take home butterfly-friendly seeds to plant and more. The event will be held at the pavilion east of the Caboose Park. This event […]
Join us at Enders Reservoir SRA on Saturday, June 7 for 5th annual Enders Outdoor Extravaganza! The event will take place at Area A Campground and will begin at 9 a.m. Mountain Time. VIEW EVENT FLYER & SCHEDULE Activities: -Petting zoo -Craft show -Activity trailer -Old West encampment -Kid's trolley -Pellet gun range -Trick shooting […]
Take a step back in time this June and explore Rock Creek Station - a place where road ranches served pioneers along the Oregon-California Trail, Pony Express riders carried mail across the West, and Wild Bill Hickok began a legendary career as gunfighter! The Visitor Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Join us for a Community Fishing Event at Yanney Heritage Park during Kearney's annual Heritage Day events! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free […]
Join us for a free field training to gain hands-on experience with the Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas! The Atlas is a community science project aiming to track and conserve bumble bees in the state. Anyone is welcome to join the Atlas, no experience is needed, just a drive to help conserve pollinators! During this event, […]
Join us for Community Fishing Event at Bowman Lake, two miles west of Loup City, during the city's annual Polish Days weekend! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and […]
Celebrate National Trails Day and the Cowboy Trail's 30th anniversary with a bike ride on the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail! This free, all-ages event will take place on Saturday, June 7 from 1-5 p.m. Meet at the Cowboy Trail Shop (14 State Street, Bassett NE), which will be offering free bike safety checks (air, […]
Are you interested becoming a community scientist and helping conserve Nebraska’s rare, at-risk butterflies? If so, please join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wildlife biologists on Saturday, June 7 at Homestead National Historical Park to learn how to participate in the monarch and regal fritillary community science project. Help us collect valuable data about these […]
Come fishing with us and your local First Responders at the Archway Lake on Sunday, June 8! No experience required and all loaner fishing equipment is provided during this free event. Come join us in conjunction with the Kearney Police Department and Buffalo County Sherriff's Office!
