Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
In celebration of Nebraska Moth Week, Nebraska Extension Educator for Urban Entomology, Kait Chapman, will lead a moth lighting bioblitz at Schramm Park State Recreation Area. Bring a flashlight, search for moths at the light trap, and learn about moths and other nocturnal insects in Nebraska. We will use the iNaturalist app to document the […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Papillion Public Library for the "Creature Comforts: Crafting Homes for Wild Neighbors" family workshop series. This engaging hands-on program is designed to connect families with the natural world around them. In this workshop, families will create a butterfly feeder to place in their backyard. Participants will also receive information […]
Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of Chadron State Park! This free event is designed for the whole family. A valid 2024 Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required. Dogs are not permitted for this event as to not disturb wildlife. This event is part of Biodiversity in State Parks, […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Lincoln City Libraries for the "Creature Comforts: Crafting Homes for Wild Neighbors" family workshop series. This engaging hands-on program is designed to connect families with the natural world around them. In this workshop, families will create a frog and toad abode to place in their backyard. Participants will also […]
Visually and sensory impaired guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel, hear, and smell at interpretative stations located throughout the Zoo. Nature experts from organizations across Nebraska will engage visitors at each station. Sensory Safari is a partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Mary F. Tous Charitable Foundation and Nebraska Center for […]
Nebraska Big Butterfly Count March 10th, 2025| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here Nebraska Big Butterfly Count is a community science project in partnership with Nebraska Master Naturalist, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project. Joanne, will discuss the training required for the project and why it is so […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at Pioneers Park Nature Center on Friday April, 25th 6-9PM to celebrate the 10th Annual City Nature Challenge! The City Nature Challenge is a global community science effort to document urban plants, wildlife, and fungi through the free iNaturalist app. Click HERE to learn more about this project. At this event, experts from […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks for a one-of-a-kind guided hike as we search for the secretive and often misunderstood reptiles and amphibians that share our Nebraska landscapes. From sunbathing snakes to chorus frogs calling from the wetlands, we’ll uncover the hidden lives of these unique creatures! What to expect:- A slow-paced hike with stops for […]
Are you interested becoming a community scientist and helping conserve Nebraska’s rare, at-risk butterflies? If so, please join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wildlife biologists on Saturday, May 31 at the Schramm Education Center to learn how to participate in the monarch and regal fritillary community science project. Help us collect valuable data about these […]
