Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Nature at Nightfall

Join us on October 14th, 2023 from 6:30-9:30 PM at Prairie Pines as we celebrate our transition into Fall. There is so much to discover from dusk to nightfall as […]

Free

Christmas Bird Count for Kids at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Want an opportunity to get your family outdoors over your winter break? Would you like to contribute to science? Join our Christmas Bird Count for Kids event at Schramm Education […]

$4 – $5

First Day Hike at Calamus SRA

Calamus State Recreation Area 42285 York Point Rd, Burwell, NE

Join us for a First Day Hike at Calamus SRA on New Year's Day! Begin at the Homestead Knolls fish cleaning station for a self-guided 1-mile hike on a grass […]

First Day Hike at Buffalo Bill Ranch SHP

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Buffalo Bill State Historical Park! Enjoy storytelling about Buffalo Bill Cody and learn about the history of the park. […]

First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA

Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area 1475 Hwy. 61 N., Ogallala, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA! The hike will begin at the Eagle Viewing Center at 9 a.m. Mountain Time and last […]

First Day Hike at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Platte River State Park! Meet our park naturalists at the Walter Scott Lodge next to the Red Tower for […]

First Day Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us to celebrate the new year by exploring the Old Oak Trail at Ponca State Park! We will meet at the West Shelter for an easy/moderate 1.25-mile hike. Hot […]

First Day Hike at Wagon Train SRA

Wagon Train State Recreation Area Hickman Rd, Lincoln, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Wagon Train SRA! Explore campground on the East side of Wagon Train Lake. Visitors may see migratory birds and […]

First Day Hike at Mormon Island SRA

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, NE

Join us Exploring the trail along the Platte River, Look for different species for waterfowl and woodland birds.  Enjoy the winter scenery along the Platte River Corridor at Mormon Island […]

First Day Hike at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Join us exploring the Bird Watchers Trail at Indian Cave State Park on New Year's Day! The hike will begin at the museum and go through the bird feeding station […]

First Day Hike at Fort Kearny SRA

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Fort Kearney SRA! Visitors will see nature and learn about the history of the park on this easy, 1.8-mile […]

First Day Hike at Chadron State Park

Chadron State Park 15951 Highway 385, Chadron, NE

Kick off the new year with a first day hike at beautiful Chadron State Park! Join us exploring the Lower Loup Road at Chadron State Park. We will be meeting […]