Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Science of…Ticks

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Tick season has been in full swing for awhile now here in Nebraska, and often times this is a huge barrier for keeping people from getting outside. There are many species of ticks in the world and they can cause numerous diseases rather than just Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease. In this Science […]

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Community Fishing Event: Gibbon

Windmill SRA - Buffalo County Gibbon, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

Wildcat Hills Bioblitz

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

Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of the Wildcat Hills! This free event is designed for the whole family. A valid 2024 Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required. Dogs are not permitted for this event as to not disturb wildlife. For more information about this events Nature Center at 308-436-3777.This […]

Burrowing Owls: Getting to Know the Critter on the Nebraska Master Naturalist Logo

Burrowing Owls: Getting to Know the Critter on the Nebraska Master Naturalist Logo July 22nd, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here The Burrowing Owl is one of the most charming bird species in Nebraska (and probably the world). Unfortunately, it is a species of conservation concern throughout much of its range. […]

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Projects WILD, WET, and Learning Tree Facilitator Training

Lower Elkhorn NRD 1508 Square Turn Blvd., Norfolk, Nebraska

**Projects Learning Tree, WET and WILD Facilitator Training Join a network of like-minded passionate partners to bring quality environmental education professional learning opportunities to educators near you! This training will equip participants in how to lead professional development events for early childhood, K-12, and non-formal educators centered on the trusted, quality Project Learning Tree, Project […]

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Discover Bow Fishing: Bellevue

Kramer Lake - Bellevue Bellevue, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with the help of avid bow fishers, join us to learn about Bow Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a community Fishing Event will be taking place. The bow fishers will be near there to help you Discover Bow Fishing. This is the perfect opportunity […]

Community Fishing Event: Bellevue

Kramer Lake - Bellevue Bellevue, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

Creature Comforts: Crafting Homes for Wild Neighbors

Morton James Public Library 923 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE

Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Morton James Public Library for the "Creature Comforts: Crafting Homes for Wild Neighbors" family workshop series. This engaging hands-on program is designed to connect families with the natural world around them. In this workshop, families will create and decorate a birdhouse that can then be placed around their home. […]

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Community Fishing Event: Grand Island

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

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

Community Fishing Event: Schuyler

City Park Pond 1103 B Street, Schuyler, Nebraska

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

Beginning Wildfowl Carver Course

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Learn how to create a miniature duck decoy! Experienced, award-winning carvers of the Central Flyway Decoy Collectors and Carvers club will lead you step-by-step through the carving process to complete a miniature redhead duck decoy over the course of four weekly, 4-hour sessions on Saturdays beginning July 27 at the Schramm Education Center. Sessions include […]

Moth Lighting Bioblitz at Schramm

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

In celebration of Nebraska Moth Week, Schramm Park State Recreation Area and Nebraska Extension are teaming up to hold a moth bioblitz. Join Nebraska Extension Educator for Urban Entomology, Kait Chapman, as she leads a moth lighting program in the park. Learn about the moths of Nebraska by observing the moths and other nocturnal insects […]