Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
So many butterflies, so little time! Butterflies come in all shapes and sizes. Let’s uncover their adaptions and the places they call home. This monthly homeschool program will meet at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center south of Gering NE. These programs will be conducted rain or shine, so be prepared for the unpredictable Nebraska weather! […]
This program is designed for seniors 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. Free program. Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. March 16 - […]
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 […]
Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It's also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. Students learn more about ammunition, loading a magazine, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back, and handling malfunctions. Plus, students get the practical experience […]
Add excitement and variety to your range practice by joining one of our indoor archery leagues! Ages 10 and up. Both leagues will follow the round schedule listed below and run for 8 weeks, with scores recorded each week and a cumulative score for the series. Target face and distances will accord to each round's […]
The theme of Spring Break Days is Fabulous Foxes and we want you to join us to learn more about foxes as we explore indoors and out! View the Spring Break Days event schedule This program is free with your paid admission or family pass to Schramm Education Center. Admission is $10 adults, $7 youth […]
Join Nebraska Forest Service and Nebraska Game & Parks for a combined Project Learning Tree and Project WILD workshop focused on the unique biology and behaviors of Prairie Chickens. This workshop will equip educators with PLT/WILD curriculum as well as the experience of seeing Prairie Chickens in-person before teaching about them in their classrooms. Spend a […]
Join us at Ponca State Park for Marsh Madness! Have you ever experienced the whirlwinds of the snow geese? The courtship displays of the pintail? The living blanket of Canadian geese covering the ground? Migration season in the Northeast region on Nebraska is generally at its peak the last week of February and all of […]
Tune into Season 2 of RV There Yet? TV Series, featuring scenic Niobrara State Park, Smith Falls State Park and the Cowboy Trail! The Nebraska episode will air on Discovery on Saturday, January 21 at 7 a.m. Central Time and on Saturday, March 18 at 7 a.m. Central Time. Check out the Nebraska Episode blog.
The Outdoor Education Center's indoor archery range will be open specially for NASP practice the morning of the State Tournament – Saturday, March 18. Only a five-minute drive from the event venue! Doors open at 8 am; please sign up and register for a time (walk-ins welcome). The range will continue to be available once […]
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 […]
Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]
