Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Deer are adapted for living in the Wildcat Hills. Lets discover the different types a deer we have living here along with some of their other adaptations. The homeschool programs will meet once a month at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. These programs will be conducted rain or shine, so be prepared for the unpredictable […]
What do you think the animals do to prepare for winter? Let’s experience the wonders of winter at the Wildcat Hills! Each Wildcat Tales program will include a lesson plan, story, and hands-on activity specifically targeted for early learners ages 2-6 years. The preschool programs will meet at the Nature Center at 10am. Each month […]
Celebrate New Years Eve together as a family! Let’s count down to the new year at midday, making it just as special as midnight. Take part in craft, photo booth and balloon drop. This program is FREE, but participants will need to have a valid 2022 Nebraska Park Entry Permit. Please pre-register by Dec 17 […]
Start the new year off right with a First Day Hike at the Wildcat Hills. Discover rocky buttes, ponderosa pine woodlands and the animals that call this area home. Meet at the Nature Center for this .5 mile hike. Pets are welcome and must be on a 6 ft leash. Hot chocolate and cookies provided […]
Come along and learn the history of this fun holiday and it’s animal ambassador. Each Wildcat Tales program will include a lesson plan, story, and hands-on activity specifically targeted for early learners ages 2-6 years. The preschool programs will meet at the Nature Center at 10am. Each month is a different program topic! A valid Nebraska […]
Bumpy, lumpy and warty reptiles. Encounter local reptiles of western Nebraska and learn amazing adaptations of this often misunderstood group of animals. This monthly homeschool program will meet at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center south of Gering NE. These programs will be conducted rain or shine, so be prepared for the unpredictable Nebraska weather! A […]
Wiggle to the left, wiggle to the right! Let’s uncover cool things about our slow, slug friends! Each Wildcat Tales program will include a lesson plan, story, and hands-on activity specifically targeted for early learners ages 2-6 years. The preschool programs will meet at the Nature Center at 10am. Each month is a different program […]
