Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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 […]
Join us for an evening at Wildcat Hills SRA to observe this year’s Sturgeon Moon and explore the Perseid Meteor shower. Participants are encourage to view the night sky through a high powered telescope. This program will take place at the back loop of the park. Bring along a blanket or chair, water, bug spray […]
Have you ever wondered how people of the past created such vibrant clothing without modern technology? Join Nebraska Game and Parks for an immersive workshop connecting creativity to sustainability! In this hands-on session, participants will explore multiple ways that plants can be used to dye textiles. We will get the chance to create our own […]
Have you ever wanted to create prints using the natural items found right outside your door? Join Nebraska Game and Parks educators as we walk you through two different printing methods for capturing the beauty of Nebraska’s plant and animal species. In this workshop we’ll use the power of the sun to capture plant silhouettes […]
Have you ever heard a rattlesnake? Smelled snake musk? Felt the keeled scales of a garter snake? Schramm Education Center is hosting its annual "Snakes of Nebraska" event on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th! University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s […]
Have you ever heard a rattlesnake? Smelled snake musk? Felt the keeled scales of a garter snake? Schramm Education Center is hosting its annual "Snakes of Nebraska" event on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th! University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s […]
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 of nature-related topics with activities indoors and out. Join us on your own or bring along friends of any age. These events will be held […]
Wildlife need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. And what’s good for wildlife is good for people too! We know our community believes in the need for healthy land and waters. Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking! We will be […]
Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of Chadron State Park! 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. This event is part of Biodiversity in State Parks, […]
September 16th, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here Nebraska has a long history of collaborative conservation to help deliver wetland conservation across the state. The talk will describe several of the partnership efforts, discuss the keys to making them successful, and describe the positive benefits they have on wetland conservation. […]
Fly on over to Wildcat Hills for an enjoyable morning observing, learning about, and celebrating the birds of western Nebraska! Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and Nebraska Games & Parks staff are excited to invite visitors of all ages to witness science in action and birds up close at the Wildcat Hills Bird Banding Station. […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Lincoln City Libraries 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 a frog and toad abode to place in their backyard. Participants will also […]
