NGPC Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
October is Reptile Awareness Month in Nebraska and to celebrate we are hosting, yet again, our K-12 art contest! Young artists in grades K-12 may submit their original artwork of a Nebraska native reptile anytime from Monday September 6-Monday October 18th at http://outdoornebraska.gov/reptileart/ the submission page will be closed until the start of the contest in September. […]
Online – Zoom
It’s not just birds that migrate, although, this type of seasonal movement that most flocks do is probably the most well-known. But, migration can be seen happening in all major branches of the animal kingdom. This includes fish, insects, amphibians, mammals and even slime molds! Migration isn’t just about north to south, it could be […]
Online – Zoom
You've heard of Lunch & Learns, well how about snacks & facts? October is Nebraska Reptile Month, and to celebrate Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting a series of online learning opportunities every Tuesday in October from 12:30pm-1:20pm over the lunch hour. So, grab your favorite snacks, or your lunch, and learn some amazing facts […]
Online – Zoom
You've heard of Lunch & Learns, well how about snacks & facts? October is Nebraska Reptile Month, and to celebrate Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting a series of online learning opportunities every Tuesday in October from 12:30pm-1:20pm over the lunch hour. So, grab your favorite snacks, or your lunch, and learn some amazing facts […]
Online – Zoom
We’ve all heard the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Many times the answer is a doctor, a lawyer, a firefighter, or even an NBA superstar. Well, what about a web designer? Or a conservation officer? Or a fisheries biologist? Many times you don’t hear those careers be mentioned, but […]
Cosmic Eye Brewing Company
October is Nebraska Reptile Month and we are co-hosting a special craft night at Cosmic Eye Brewing Company in Lincoln, NE. The first 100 guests will be able to paint a wooden snake (FREE with purchase from Cosmic Eye Brewing). If students so choose they may then enter them in the Reptile Month Art Contest […]
Schramm Education Center
Join us for a day full of programs, outdoor skills, live animal visits and more! Fall Break Programs at Schramm Education Center: October 15th & 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Programs are included with your paid admission: $10 Adults, $7 youth (ages 4-12), $7 Seniors, 3 and under free. Click here for more details.
Online – Zoom
Venom is one of nature’s most powerful weapons, and is found across the animal world. Join us nature nerds as we chat with herpetologists Dennis Ferraro and Chris Visser about venomous snakes, how they got their venom, how venom works, and even how venom can be useful for humans in the field of medicine. Registration […]
Schramm Education Center
Join us for a day full of programs, outdoor skills, live animal visits and more! Fall Break Programs at Schramm Education Center: October 15th & 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Programs are included with your paid admission: $10 Adults, $7 youth (ages 4-12), $7 Seniors, 3 and under free. Click here for more details.
Schramm Education Center
Explore the echolocators of Nebraska and learn about bat myths, adaptations and habitats. We’ll discover how and why people use bat houses and each family/group will receive a bat house thanks to a partnership with Papio-Missouri River NRD! Space is limited so register early. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: email kelly.ekue@nebraska.gov to request a link or find our Facebook […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission staff and Nebraska Birdability Captain, Cassandra Dean, for “Birdability in Nebraska: How to Complete a Site Review”. This virtual program will focus on how people across the state can help support Birdability’s mission is to share the joys of birding by completing accessibility site reviews for Nebraska’s birding sites. […]
Online – Zoom
You've heard of Lunch & Learns, well how about snacks & facts? October is Nebraska Reptile Month, and to celebrate Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting a series of online learning opportunities every Tuesday in October from 12:30pm-1:20pm over the lunch hour. So, grab your favorite snacks, or your lunch, and learn some amazing facts […]
Online – Zoom
Bats are often very misunderstood creatures. Many people think they are blind, or that they are rodents with wings, or even that bats are extremely dangerous. Well, BUSTED! Many of these myths and stereotypes that bats have earned are not true! During this virtual information panel we will talk with the Nebraska Bat Experts from […]
Louisville State Recreation Area
Explore the echolocators of Nebraska and learn about bat myths, adaptations and habitats. We’ll discover how and why people use bat houses and each family/group will receive a bat house thanks to a partnership with Papio-Missouri River NRD! Space is limited so register early. Program is located at Oak Shelter. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: email kelly.ekue@nebraska.gov to […]
Nebraska Game and Parks offers a plethora of opportunities beyond events. You can get away and unwind by planning a trip to a Nebraska state park. You can catch the next big one, go wildlife viewing, plan a hunt or more. Or you can help us celebrate our park system's 100th birthday. Go ahead: Build your own adventure.
