Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Owl Storytime

Elleinad Books 5930 S. 58th St., Suite S, Lincoln, NE

Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Elleinad Books for Owl Storytime at 10am on Friday, August 2nd. Enjoy a story, explore some owl-themed items, and participate in a fun craft activity. All ages are welcome! See you tomorrow!

FREE

Creature Comforts: Crafting Homes for Wild Neighbors

Papillion Public Library 222 N Jefferson St., Papillion, NE

Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Papillion Public Library for the "Creature Comforts: Crafting Homes for Wild Neighbors" family workshop series. This engaging hands-on program is designed to connect families with the natural world around them. In this workshop, families will create a butterfly feeder to place in their backyard. Participants will also receive information […]

FREE

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]

$4 – $5

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]

$4 – $5

Nature at Nightfall at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Have you ever wondered how astronomers read the night sky or how researchers study nocturnal animals? Or maybe you want to know what is like to have incredible night vision like an owl! Join us on August 9th, 2024 from 5-10 PM at Platte River State Park to explore how fascinating nature can be from […]

Event Series Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]

$4 – $5

Ecoprinting and Dying Workshop

Have you ever wondered how people of the past created such vibrant clothing without modern technology? Join Nebraska Game and Parks for an immersive workshop connecting creativity to sustainability! In this hands-on session, participants will explore multiple ways that plants can be used to dye textiles. We will get the chance to create our own […]

Free

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]

$4 – $5

Nature Printing

Dry Spokes 1901 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68102

Have you ever wanted to create prints using the natural items found right outside your door? Join Nebraska Game and Parks educators as we walk you through two different printing methods for capturing the beauty of Nebraska’s plant and animal species. In this workshop we’ll use the power of the sun to capture plant silhouettes […]

Event Series Snakes of Nebraska at Schramm

Snakes of Nebraska at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Have you ever heard a rattlesnake? Smelled snake musk? Felt the keeled scales of a garter snake? Schramm Education Center is hosting its annual "Snakes of Nebraska" event on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th! University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s […]