Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Archeology Dig at Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Come volunteer with the State Archeology Office (SAO), a division of History Nebraska, on a weekend community archeological excavation at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park (http://outdoornebraska.gov/fortatkinson/). This excavation is being conducted with assistance from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in conjunction with Nebraska Archeology Month and the final Living History Day of 2022 at […]

Family Nature Nights: Fall Sessions

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 […]

FREE!

Sensory Safari

Visually and sensory impaired guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel, hear and smell at interpretative stations located throughout the Zoo. Nature experts from organizations across Nebraska will engage visitors at each station. Sensory Safari is a partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln Children's Zoo, Mary F. Tous Charitable Foundation and […]

Science of…Lizards

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Being the largest group in the reptile family, lizards, at least in my opinion, may be one of the most overlooked herpetofauna in Nebraska. It seems that turtles and snakes get all the attention, even though lizards and snakes are very closely related and share the same order. This group has a massive variation ranging […]

FREE

The Big Sit: Holmes Lake

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, NE

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) […]

Free

Science of…Nocturnal Animals

Virtual Event Virtual Event

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 […]

FREE

Community Fishing Event: Omaha

Fontenelle Park Pond - Omaha Omaha, 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 […]

Family Nature Nights: Fall Sessions

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 […]

FREE!

Nebraska Nature Nerd Night: Turtles of Nebraska

Virtual Event Virtual Event

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 […]

FREE

What Community Science Taught Me – Lunch & Learn Webinar

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 […]

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: The Ugly, Unloved & Unseen Animals (Omaha, NE)

zipline beer Lounge 3808 S 203rd Plaza, Omaha, NE

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 […]

FREE

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: The Ugly, Unloved & Unseen Animals (Scottsbluff, NE)

Flyover Brewing Company 1824 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE

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 […]

FREE