Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Pollinators, Plants and Prairie Pines!

Prairie Pines

Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Prairie Pines for a buzz-worthy event celebrating our pollinator pals! Discover the vital role that bees, butterflies, and more play in our ecosystem through interactive activities. From DIY bee baths to a pollinator bioblitz, there's something for all ages to enjoy. Learn how you can make a difference in […]

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Community Fishing Event: Lincoln

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, 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 […]

Holmes Lake Kayak Clean Up

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, NE

Wildlife need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. And what’s good for wildlife is good for people too! We know our community believes in the need for healthy land and waters. Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking!  We will be providing […]

Science of…Milkweed

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Milkweeds and Monarch butterflies, these two things go together like peanut butter and pickles…no really, they go great together. But anyway Milkweeds are perennial plants which get their name from their milky sap. They occur just about anywhere and are critical for the lifecycle of the Monarch Butterfly. But, these butterflies aren’t the only insects […]

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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 […]

Community Fishing Event: Lincoln

Branched Oak State Recreation Area 12000 West Branched Oak Rd., Raymond, 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 […]

Community Fishing Event: Broken Bow

Melham Park Lake - Broken Bow Broken Bow, 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 […]

Wise and Wild: Nature Photography

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

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 […]

Community Fishing Event: Papillion

Halleck Park Lake - Papillion Papillion, 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 […]

Kayak Clean Up at Lake Zorinsky

Lake Zorinsky 156th and F St, Omaha, NE

  Wildlife need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. And what’s good for wildlife is good for people too! We know our community believes in the need for healthy land and waters. Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking!    We will […]

Community Fishing Event: Lincoln

Bowling Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, 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 […]

Science of…The Sandhills

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What landscape in Nebraska covers nearly 19,300 square miles and is the largest sand dune formation in the Western hemisphere, and the largest grass-stabilized dune regions in the world? The Sandhills of Nebraska. This fascinating landscape located in central/west Nebraska is home to hundreds of plants, birds, reptiles, mammals, and insects. In this Science Of […]

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