Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
An evening to celebrate Nebraska Bird Month. Learn about local birds, enjoy local beers, and challenge your fellow bird nerds to trivia with prizes! This is a public event with no admission fees, and no pre-registration required. It is recommended for 21+ but not required. For more information or questions please email kyle.schumacher@nebraska.gov
Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Learn some birding basics and hike in the park with a naturalist to look for birds. Discover what it takes to be a birder and skills to help identify birds. Meet at the Nature Center below Mallet Lodge. A valid park permit required for entry.
Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Learn some birding basics and hike in the park with a naturalist to look for birds. Discover what it takes to be a birder and skills to help identify birds. Meet in the lobby of the Education Center.
Get ready to go birding by participating in the new Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new 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 […]
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 […]
Attention bird lovers and educators! Join Nebraska Game and Parks in a FREE Flying WILD Educator Workshop in conjunction with Nebraska Bird Month. This workshop will be held at Prairie Pines in Lincoln, NE on May 22 from 6-8pm. Each participant will walk away with a wealth of knowledge about Nebraska birds, a brand new […]
Join us at Indian Cave State Park for Birding for Everybody and Every Body! A free birding activity that is accessible and inclusive! This event is open to everyone, including beginner birders and families with small children. Join a guided bird outing through the new trail near the pollinator gardens. Meet at the museum gazebo […]
Join us for the 10th Annual Indian Cave State Park Migratory Bird Day: All About Pileated Woodpeckers! Schedule: 3 p.m.: Guided bird outing - birding for everybody and every body! 4-6 p.m.: Hands-on activities for all ages; Make n' Take Bird Crafts and Games 6-7:30 p.m.: Fish fry - $12/Adults, $6/Kids meal (3 and under […]
DUE TO PREDICTED THUNDERSTORMS FOR THE DAY, EVENTS AFTER 3:30 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. So what is a bioblitz anyway? A bioblitz can look several different ways, but essentially a bioblitz is an event where volunteers, community members, students, educators and plain ole nature nerds, work together to document as many wildlife species as we can, […]
Get ready to go birding by participating in the new Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new 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 […]
Join us outdoors for a birding activity that is accessible and inclusive! Rock Creek Station welcomes birders of all abilities - including beginner birders and families with small children - to a guided bird-watching tour hosted by Nebraska Birdability captain Cassandra Dean. Join the guided bird outing which covers mowed grass trails of about 1 […]
Get ready to go birding by participating in the new Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. Our July theme is "Wading into Shorebirds". If you look out at a wetland and think “Duck, Duck, Goose,” come learn about more birds of the wetlands in […]
