Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Big Game Meeting – Holdrege

Cobblestone Inn & Suites 814 Burlington St., Holdrege, Nebraska

*Due to impending snow, the big game meeting in Holdrege has been moved from Monday, Jan. 8 to Tuesday, Jan. 16. Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback […]

Science of…Flying Squirrels (Virtual Event)

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False advertising plays a huge role in this creature’s name, as they don’t actually fly, but glide instead. Flying Squirrels are listed as a threatened species in Nebraska and inhabit […]

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CANCELLED. Discover Ice Fishing: Lincoln

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, NE

Learn the basics of ice fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at four Discover Ice-Fishing clinics in January. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Youth […]

Science of…Smell (Virtual Event)

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Each basic category of animal has its own unique way of smelling. Science shows that most animals have a sense of smell, but the organ they use to smell can […]

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Discover Ice Fishing: Omaha

Flanagan Lake 168th and Fort St, Omaha, Nebraska

Learn the basics of ice fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at four Discover Ice-Fishing clinics in January. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Youth […]

Science of…Gar (Virtual Event)

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Nebraska is home to around 100 species of fish, one of the oddest-looking fish are the gar. Nebraska is home to two species of gar- the Shortnose Gar, and the […]

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Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia

McCue's Nebraska Taproom 2008 Avenue A, Suite A, Kearney, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host a Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night Thursday February 1 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Nature is cool and there is […]

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Science of…Bighorn Sheep (Virtual Event)

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When people think of Bighorn Sheep, they may envision these ungulates climbing steep rugged mountainous terrain. But truth is Bighorn Sheep are native to the plains and bluffs of western […]

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Science of…Garter Snakes (Virtual Event)

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It may seem weird to be discussing Garter snakes in February, but truth be told you could be one of the lucky few to witness these reptiles slinking through, or […]

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Wise and Wild: Sandhill Cranes and the Platte River

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Wise and Wild is a program is designed for seniors (55 and up) who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety […]

Fly Tying for Beginners at the Turpin Outdoor Education Center

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

Anglers can learn the basics of fly tying that will prepare them to catch trout and panfish this spring. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and BOW (Becoming and Outdoor […]