Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Nebraska is home to two species of large cats- Mountain Lions and Bobcats. Bobcats can be found throughout the state and fill such an interesting niche as a small(er) predator. These felines have excellent vision and amazing adaptations that help them survive in such diverse habitats. In this Science Of episode, we will explore the […]
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 […]
Scientists say that you are never more than 10 feet from a spider. I’ll just let that sink in…Orb weaver spiders are some of the most common spiders who spin spiral wheel-shaped webs and include some of the more common spiders one might see in the state. These arachnids are also normally very large and […]
The word “hawk” has come to be a term for a medium-sized bird of prey known as a raptor, not like a velociraptor, but a true bird raptor. Hawks are very common birds that are found all across the state of Nebraska, and truth be told there are many different species, all fulfilling different niches […]