Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Nebraska Reptile Month Art Contest

October is Nebraska Reptile Month! To celebrate Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting their annual K-12 art contest. Nebraska students in grades K-12 may submit their original work of a […]

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Science of…Rattlesnakes

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Rattlesnakes may be one of the most recognizable animals on the planet, I mean, it’s in their name- the rattle! These snakes are known for their heavy bodies and diamond-shaped […]

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Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia for Kids

Backlot Taphouse, Omaha 2110 S 67th St Suite 108, Omaha, Nebraska

Do you have a young nature enthusiast at home who loves a challenge? Join the Nebraska Game and Parks education team for a fun trivia event designed just for kids. […]

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Science of…Mustelids

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This group of animals is the largest family within the order Carnivora, it has 56 species and 22 genera. This family includes weasels, stoats, minks, wolverines, otters, badgers, and others. […]

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Nature Journaling and Sunset Hike at Schramm

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Learn about nature journaling and take a guided sunset hike in the park with educator and Nebraska Master Naturalist Jeff Lacey. The program will meet at the new shelter as […]

Curious Caterpillars

Mahoney Park, Lincoln City Park 70th & Fremont, Lincoln, NE

Join us Saturday, October 14th from 9:00 - 11:00 am at the city of Lincoln's Mahoney Park for a fun-filled morning of outdoor exploration designed for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age […]

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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 […]

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Reptile Art Day

Charles H. Gere Branch Library 2400 S 56th St, Lincoln, NE 68506, Lincoln, NE

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Lincoln City Libraries for an afternoon of reptile art! October is Nebraska Reptile Month and the annual K-12 art contest is going […]

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