Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Get ready to go birding by participating in 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 […]
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, […]
Spring Core 24 Training: Fridays 5pm-9pm and Saturdays 9am-5pm April 4th-5th & April 11th-12th, Valparaiso, Ne Tuition Cost: $200.00 Are you passionate about the great outdoors? Do you want to deepen your understanding of Nebraska's unique ecosystems and wildlife? Then join us for an incredible opportunity to become a Nebraska Master Naturalist! Nebraska Master Naturalist […]
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. A valid Nebraska Game and Park […]
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 […]
Do you love butterflies? Are you a community member interested in conservation and science? Then join us for Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Virtual Training Workshop Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count is a community science project that is designed to collect statewide data in order to better understand butterfly diversity across Nebraska. During this virtual workshop you will […]
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10 a.m. MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to […]
Online
Discover the fascinating world of treefrogs in this engaging webinar! Learn about their unique adaptations, such as sticky toe pads and vibrant calls, as well as their role in ecosystems and the challenges they face. We'll highlight treefrogs native to Nebraska and beyond, offering insights into their behaviors and conservation. Join us for a closer […]
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. Participants will have […]
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Event Date: Wednesday April 16, 2025Event Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMEvent Address: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center- 11700 SW 100th St, Denton, NE 68339 For those wanting to attend the entire event in person, use this link to register: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc4W8s.../viewform... For those that are ONLY wanting to view the Zoom informational presentation (6:00-6:30pm) use this […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Join us on Friday, April 18 at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center at Mahoney State Park to learn more about trees, turtles and taxonomy! Choose from the 10 a.m. morning or 1 p.m. afternoon session; each will be 60-90 minutes. Celebrate Arbor Day on a short tree hike where you will observe identifiable […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Join us on Friday, April 18 at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center at Mahoney State Park to learn more about trees, turtles and taxonomy! Choose from the 10 a.m. morning or 1 p.m. afternoon session; each will be 60-90 minutes. Celebrate Arbor Day on a short tree hike where you will observe identifiable […]
**Participants must have attended the Nebraska's Big Butterfly Count Virtual Trainings on April 8th and April 10th to register for this field training day** This in-person field training day will take place on Saturday April 19th, 2025 from 1PM-3PM at the NGPC Office in Norfolk, NE. This field day is your hands-on NBBC survey training, […]
The Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas is a community science project focused on tracking and monitoring Nebraska’s native bumble bees. We invite you to attend our virtual training series this spring to learn about the project and how you can participate. These webinars are a great opportunity to learn more about native bumble bees and what […]
There is nature all around us! Knowing what species are in our city and where they are helps us study and protect them, but the ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists, land managers, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area. By […]
Schramm Education Center
Spring has sprung which means it’s the perfect time to search for snakes. Snakes are generally secretive animals that are beneficial predators of rodents and other animals humans consider pests. Eastern Nebraska is home to many interesting snake species with different life histories and techniques to survive. In this class you will learn about the […]
Marsh Wren Saline Wetland
Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) + Platte Basin Timelapse (PBT) + The Lower Platte South (Natural Resources District) NRD staff for a fun evening of exploration at Marsh Wren Saline Wetland, located North of Lincoln. This program is all about investigating the unique characteristics of a saline wetland, by foot with shorts stops […]
Crane Trust
Do you love butterflies? Are you a community member interested in conservation and science? Then join us for Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Training Workshop, Saturday May 3rd 2025, 1PM-5PM at the Crane Trust Nature Center, Wood River Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count is a community science project that is designed to collect statewide data in order to […]