Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Noon Year’s Eve

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

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 […]

First Day Hike at Wildcat Hills

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

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 […]

Wildcat Tales: Groundhogs

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

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 […]

Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program-Rough Reptiles

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

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 […]

Wildcat Tales: Slow Slugs

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

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 […]

Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program-Waterfowl

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

How do biologist and artists work together and learn about North American waterfowl? During this program, learn a bit more about the EnvironArt program and even learn to draw waterfowl like a professional artist! This monthly homeschool program will meet at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center south of Gering NE.  These programs will be conducted […]

Wildcat Tales: Leaping Leprechaun

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Come along and have a shamrockin’ good time as we explore all things green! 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 […]

Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program-Beautiful Butterflies

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

So many butterflies, so little time! Butterflies come in all shapes and sizes. Let’s uncover their adaptions and the places they call home. 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! […]

Wildcat Tales: Rowdy Reptiles

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Bumpy, lumpy and warty reptiles. Encounter local reptiles of western Nebraska and learn the amazing adaptations of this often-misunderstood group of animals. 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 […]

Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program-Fishy Friends

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Let’s learn about our underwater friends, the fish!  We will learn about different types of fish, fish anatomy, and will even conduct a little art project!! 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 […]

Bird Hike at Wildcat Hills SRA

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Uncover the birds that call the Wildcat Hills home! We will learn about research being done in the area, common area birds and even take a short .57 mile hike. The hike will take place on the Nature Trail loop, with uneven terrain with small elevation changes. Bring your hiking shoes and be prepared to […]

Wildflower Outing

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Celebrate Nebraska Wildflower week with a Wildflower Outing at the Wildcat Hills.  Uncover many of the area flowers in bloom and discover key characteristics for identifying. Please bring water and hiking shoes for this 1 mile long hike over uneven terrain. Meet at the Nature Center. This program is FREE, but participants will need to […]