Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
October is Nebraska Reptile Month! To celebrate Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting the annual K-12 Reptile Month Art Contest. K-12 Nebraska students are welcome to submit their original artwork of a native Nebraska reptile through October 17th to outdoornebraska.gov/reptileart **The link will not be open until September 5** This could be a line drawing, painting, […]
The Big Sit is a friendly challenge that asks the question "How many birds can we count from one location?" Hosting the event will be staff from Spring Creek Prairie Audubon, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and Nebraska's Birdability Captain for this free, fun, and accessible event. Join us for food, fun, and (of course) […]
The darkness has always been a little bit of a mystery to those that are diurnal (animals that are awake during the day), but for nocturnal animals, the dark is a place of comfort. These animals such as opossums, raccoons, skunks, and owls all have developed specific physical traits that let them wander in the […]
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 […]
The Outdoor Classroom, found at the Northeast District Office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is a place for young and old to be inspired by unstructured outdoor play. Climbing trees, digging, turning over logs to find critters are a foundational part of development in early childhood. Connecting or reconnecting with nature as adults […]
Nebraska is home to nine species of turtles, found throughout our state in a variety of habitats. How do these turtles differ, where are they found, and what incredible adaptations do they have? Join us as we explore the terrific world of turtles, and learn more about our shelled Nebraska neighbors. This is a FREE […]
What Community Science Taught Me October 19, 2022 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Central Time) Free virtual webinar, registration here: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/.../tJAld-GtrjktE9ZLV... Hear from panelists representing different roles in community science efforts, and how these experiences have played a role in their understanding of science, conservation, and the outdoors in Nebraska. Panel Host: Alie Mayes, Community Science […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! (Lincoln, Omaha, North Platte, Wayne, & Scottsbluff) Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! (Lincoln, Omaha, Wayne, North Platte, & Scottsbluff) Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! (Lincoln, Omaha, Wayne, North Platte & Scottsbluff) Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than […]
