Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Explore the world of birding by joining the Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we will […]
Schramm Education Center
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, […]
Schramm Education Center
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, […]
Online
Explore the world of freshwater predators in Nebraska and their role in maintaining balanced aquatic ecosystems. Learn about the adaptations that make species like northern pike, snapping turtles, and river otters effective hunters in their habitats. This webinar dives into their behaviors, ecological importance, and the fascinating dynamics of predator-prey relationships in freshwater environments. Use […]
Walnut Creek Recreation Area
Wildlife thrive in clean and healthy spaces, and people do too! Join Nebraska Game and Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters and wildlife while kayaking. We will be providing trash bags and gloves for all those interested in helping to clean up trash while on the water. We will […]
Valentine Bike Share
Join us to celebrate 30 years of Cowboy Trail in Valentine, Nebraska with a bike ride, dinner, and bridge social! Attend all three parts of the day, or pick and choose what you'd like to participate in! The whole day is a fundraising event to support the improvement and investment in the Valentine Trailhead area […]
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. […]
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Nature enthusiasts ages 55+ are invited to attend the Wise & Wild program on select Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Eugene T. Mahoney's newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This program is designed for seniors who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin […]
Schramm Education Center
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. The cost to […]
Schramm Education Center
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. The cost to […]
Schramm Education Center
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, […]
Schramm Education Center
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, […]
Fort Robinson State Park
Nebraska Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Weekend Workshop, a program through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is the cornerstone event. It is held annually on the first weekend in October at Fort Robinson State Park. This three-day workshop includes sessions taught by expert instructors in a supportive environment conducive to learning, making friends and […]
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. […]