Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Badgers, otters, minks and weasels...besides being both adorable and ferocious, what do they all have in common? They all belong to a stellar but stinky group of mammals known as “Mustelids”. Join us nature nerds as we chat with zoologist Shaun Dunn, and learn more about the incredible adaptations and unique abilities of mustelids, and […]
We’ve all heard the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Many times the answer is a doctor, a lawyer, a firefighter, or even an NBA superstar. Well, what about a web designer? Or a conservation officer? Or a fisheries biologist? Many times you don’t hear those careers be mentioned, but […]
Birds are all around us. Whether you are at a school, nature center or your own backyard, you can find a feathered friend. Use Flying WILD to help teach about Nebraska’s birds! Initially designed to help schools or groups facilitate a Birding Festival, this dynamic guide can also be used to teach classroom or program […]
When we think of urban areas, my mind goes to lots of people, and parks, architecture and other infrastructures. But, cities are way more complex and way more diverse than just the humans living there. Urban areas are often thriving with diverse wildlife- coyotes, foxes, raccoons, rats, mice, insects, and many different types of birds. […]
Join the Watchable Wildlife Biologist for an exploration of birds at Fort Robinson State Park. Together we will discover the resident birds as well as the migrating birds of the Pine Ridge. During the walk we will learn about bird migration, and the successful conservation management practices that make this Natural Legacy Demonstration Site important […]
Too often do reptiles and amphibians get put together collaboratively, the truth is these two groups of animals have not shared a common ancestor for nearly 300 million years! Humans are more related to frogs, than frogs are to reptiles. In this episode of the Science of we will explore the science behind amphibians. Come […]
Nebraska’s nearly 1,500 species of native plants occupy habitats ranging from eastern Nebraska tallgrass prairies to Sandhill wetlands to dry rocky outcrops in the Panhandle. Though many of these species are common and widespread, many are restricted to unique habitats such as Sandhill fens and alkaline marshes. Nearly 400 plant species are considered at-risk in […]
Schramm Park is launching a new, monthly, nature exploration program geared toward homeschool families. Each month, join an outdoor educator for a guided hike on the Schramm Park hiking trails. As we explore, we’ll ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. You’ll have the opportunity to observe local phenomena, plants, and animals while […]
We’ve all heard the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Many times the answer is a doctor, a lawyer, a firefighter, or even an NBA superstar. Well, what about a web designer? Or a conservation officer? Or a fisheries biologist? Many times you don’t hear those careers be mentioned, but […]
It’s natural to fear spiders, they have eight legs and many eyes, and are very different from humans. However, they do really important things and overall they tend to avoid humans. Spiders are also really good for our environment- they eat numerous other pesty bugs that you don’t want anywhere else such as your garden […]
Many of us might think of tigers, rhinos or elephants when we think about poaching. Unfortunately wildlife trafficking and wildlife crime occurs in more places than we’d like to think, including here in Nebraska. Join us nature nerds as we chat with conservation officers about this topic. We’ll hear their real stories from the field, […]
Snakes do it, birds do it, insects do it, fish do it…I’m talking about laying eggs of course. Many animals will lay eggs because that is how they will pass on babies for the next generation. Not all animals will lay their eggs in nests like birds, some fish will lay them on vegetation in […]
