Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to your […]
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10 a.m. MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to […]
Take part in several great activities going on throughout this day-long celebration! Join us for a bird hike, wildflower walk, animal talks and much more! Park permits are not required for this event! 9am- Bird Outing 10am- Wildflower Walk 11am- Critter Corner This event is part of Biodiversity in State Parks, a community science effort […]
The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to your […]
Seven unique locations across Nebraska open just for women to try archery, target shooting or just check out the venue across Nebraska on Saturday, April 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. During the two hours, ranges will specifically dedicate resources to offer a fun, safe and welcoming environment for women. Women will be able to […]
Join Nebraska Game & Parks and Nebraska Statewide Arboretum for this Wildflower Week event! Meet at the Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area Nature Center for the Plant Talk with Steve Rolfsmeier, director of the High Plains Herbarium at Chadron State College. Sunset hike (approximately 45 minutes) with Rolfsmeier, Game and Parks staff and NSA Horticulture […]
Come along on a Wildflower Walk with staff from the Statewide Arboretum to Celebrate Nebraska Wildflower Week! Uncover many of the area flowers in bloom and discover key characteristics for identifying them. Meet at the Center for this program. Please bring water and hiking shoes for this 1 mile long hike on uneven terrain. A […]
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 […]
Take your first shots with us! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy – and, thanks to NSSF partnership*, it’s only $10**! At a First Shots seminar, you’ll receive: -An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms -Individual and group training […]
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 […]
