Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Fishing and Furs

Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area 79025 Sherman Dam Rd, Ste 1, Loup City, NE

Join us for an afternoon of fishing and learn fun facts about mammals with the Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area park naturalist. Fishing poles and worms provided. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14 at Marina Bay at the park. A Nebraska State Park Permit is required. Purchase one in advance […]

Bird Crawl in the Venture Parks

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Make like a bird and migrate! To celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and International Migratory Bird Day, we’ll be hosting a bird-crawl! Those who register will receive an itinerary for the day which will guide you as you navigate the migration route through three of our region’s parks. Each stop on the route will include birding […]

Try Archery

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Want to see what archery is all about? Never held a bow before? Not sure where to begin? Try Archery is your place to start! This easy-going program covers basic range rules and procedures, along with starter techniques. Participants get to fling arrows on their very first visit! And whether archery turns out to be […]

$10

Bird House & Feeder Making at Swanson Reservoir

Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area 36166 Road 44B, Trenton, NE

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month by making bird houses and feeders from recycled materials! This event is great for all ages. Supplies will be available while they last, but feel free to bring your own - milk jugs, nesting materials, stickers, etc. Meet at Trail 4 large shelter directly across from the marina. A valid park […]

Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party

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

Join our total lunar eclipse viewing party at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Wear your favorite PJ as we stay up late to view the Blood Moon. This eclipse is the first of two total lunar eclipses in 2022. This is a FREE program, but a valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required.

Nebraska Nature Nerd Night: Nebraska Wildlife Research Wonders

What type of wildlife research happens in our state? What exciting things have Nebraska biologists uncovered about our natural world? Join this exciting nerd night as we hear from field researchers and scientists from Nebraska Game and Parks on the latest projects and discoveries happening right here in our state. This is a FREE event, […]

FREE

Homeschool Hikes, Monthly Nature Exploration Program at Schramm Park

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Schramm Park is launching a new, monthly, nature exploration program geared towards 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 […]

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: Lincoln

Cosmic Eye Brewing Company 6800 P St. Suit3e #300, Lincoln, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! 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 prizes at […]

FREE

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: North Platte

Pals Brewing Company 4520 S. Buffalo Bill Ave., North Platte, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! 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 prizes at […]

FREE

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: Elkhorn

Jukes Ale Works 20560 Elkhorn Dr., Elkhorn, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! 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 prizes at […]

FREE

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: Scottsbluff

Flyover Brewing Company 1824 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! 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 prizes at […]

FREE

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: Wayne

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! 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 prizes at […]

FREE