Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of the Wildcat Hills! A BioBlitz is a 24-hour inventory of all the species in a specific area! This FREE event is designed for the whole family. A Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for this event. Registration is required. **Registration closes July […]
Moths and their Predators - Join biologists as we celebrate Moth Week. See beautiful and diverse moths and their nocturnal predators- nightjars up-close during this evening program. This event will begin at 8:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Please meet at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. This program is FREE, but participants will need to have a […]
Uncover the fantastic world of weird and wonderful nighttime insects. Plants and wildlife depend on our nocturnal insects and they all depend on us to minimize our light pollution. There is no better place to appreciate this relationship than at Merritt Reservoir, renowned for its dark skies and spectacular stars. Meet at the Snake River […]
*Notice - this was postponed from its original dates of May 20-21 due to inclement weather. Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area BioBlitz is for all ages! Enjoy two days of exploring outdoor Nebraska with some of our state’s best biologists. The information you help collect during the BioBlitz is used by wildlife biologists to conserve […]
*Notice - this was postponed from its original dates of May 20-21 due to inclement weather. Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area BioBlitz is for all ages! Enjoy two days of exploring outdoor Nebraska with some of our state’s best biologists. The information you help collect during the BioBlitz is used by wildlife biologists to conserve […]
Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of the Chadron State Park! A BioBlitz is a 24-hour inventory of all the species in a specific area! The Group Event Facility/Central Building will serve as the BioBlitz headquarters. This FREE event is designed for the whole family. Participants will need to […]
Benson Park Family Nature Day Saturday, September 17, 2022 3:00-6:00pm Benson Park, 7028 Military Ave Omaha, NE 68104 Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Urban League of Nebraska’s Young Professional Group, Kappa League Alumni Group, Urban Financial Services Coalition, Omaha Black Community, North Omaha Neighborhood Association, Connect Black Omaha, North Omaha Community Partnership and […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks and partners on September 25th from 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM at Chalco Hills Natural Resources Center for “Monarchs and Migrations''. This bilingual event will be a celebration of monarchs, their incredible migration, and their connection to Latino culture. Activities will include monarch tagging, educational activities, and booths from partner organizations. […]
Stop and sit awhile at this very relaxing birding event at the scenic Wildcat Hills Nature Center. From the comfort of our chairs, we will record all the bird species we observe. Budding birders are welcome and we will have binoculars for anyone to use. Plus, the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies songbird banding station […]
The Big Sit is a friendly challenge that asks the question "How many birds can we count from one location?" Hosting the event will be staff from Spring Creek Prairie Audubon, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and Nebraska's Birdability Captain for this free, fun, and accessible event. Join us for food, fun, and (of course) […]
Are you interested in Nature Journaling but aren't quite sure where to start? This month we are celebrating the Nebraska Inktober Challenge, which provides the perfect platform to get started with journaling. Join us for this one-hour intro to nature journaling workshop and learn more about how you can incorporate the Nebraska Inktober Challenge along […]
What Community Science Taught Me October 19, 2022 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Central Time) Free virtual webinar, registration here: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/.../tJAld-GtrjktE9ZLV... Hear from panelists representing different roles in community science efforts, and how these experiences have played a role in their understanding of science, conservation, and the outdoors in Nebraska. Panel Host: Alie Mayes, Community Science […]
