Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
In celebration of October as Nebraska Reptile Month, Nebraska Game & Parks and the School of Natural Resources will be hosting a large-scale family-friendly reptile fun night! Join us at Hardin Hall (33rd & Holdrege, Lincoln, NE) from 4:30-7:00pm on Thursday October 24, 2024 for a night to celebrate reptiles. Dennis Ferraro (UNL Herpetologist) will […]
Nebraska is home to two species of large cats- Mountain Lions and Bobcats. Bobcats can be found throughout the state and fill such an interesting niche as a small(er) predator. These felines have excellent vision and amazing adaptations that help them survive in such diverse habitats. In this Science Of episode, we will explore the […]
Learn tips and techniques for success during this fall firearm deer season from Nebraska Game and Parks staff during this virtual online workshop. Topics covered will include tactics for hunting deer, scouting, field dressing, what to do during and after the shot, hunting safety, and more! If you are new to deer hunting or are […]
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 […]
Have questions about the upcoming Nebraska firearm deer season? Join us for a Facebook livestream on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. CT for a pre-season Q&A. Nebraska Game and Parks staff, including a Conservation Officer, will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding the 2024 November firearm deer […]
Calling All Nature Nerds! Join Nebraska Game and Parks for our Statewide Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night on Wednesday, November 13, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Test your nature knowledge and team up with fellow nature lovers (teams of up to 5) to compete for fun, nerdy prizes awarded to the top three teams! **No registration required. […]
Calling All Nature Nerds! Join Nebraska Game and Parks for our Statewide Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night on Wednesday, November 13, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Test your nature knowledge and team up with fellow nature lovers (teams of up to 5) to compete for fun, nerdy prizes awarded to the top three teams!**No registration required. This […]
Calling All Nature Nerds! Join Nebraska Game and Parks for our Statewide Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night on Wednesday, November 13, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Test your nature knowledge and team up with fellow nature lovers (teams of up to 5) to compete for fun, nerdy prizes awarded to the top three teams!**No registration required. This […]
Calling All Nature Nerds! Join Nebraska Game and Parks for our Statewide Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night on Wednesday, November 13, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Test your nature knowledge and team up with fellow nature lovers (teams of up to 5) to compete for fun, nerdy prizes awarded to the top three teams!**No registration required. This […]
Calling All Nature Nerds! Join Nebraska Game and Parks for our Statewide Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night on Wednesday, November 13, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Test your nature knowledge and team up with fellow nature lovers (teams of up to 5) to compete for fun, nerdy prizes awarded to the top three teams! **No registration required. […]
Scientists say that you are never more than 10 feet from a spider. I’ll just let that sink in…Orb weaver spiders are some of the most common spiders who spin spiral wheel-shaped webs and include some of the more common spiders one might see in the state. These arachnids are also normally very large and […]
The word “hawk” has come to be a term for a medium-sized bird of prey known as a raptor, not like a velociraptor, but a true bird raptor. Hawks are very common birds that are found all across the state of Nebraska, and truth be told there are many different species, all fulfilling different niches […]
