Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! (Lincoln, La Vista, Hastings, Ponca & Scottsbluff) Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! (Lincoln, La Vista, Hastings, Ponca & Scottsbluff) Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! (Lincoln, La Vista, Hastings, Ponca & Scottsbluff) Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than […]
Low-tech Process Based Restoration in Nebraska May 20th, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here LTPBR as a method for stream restoration is rapidly gaining momentum in the states to the west of us. While most people's minds jump straight to beaver dam analogs, these are only one tool in the chest. […]
Why did the armadillo cross the road? To get to the shell station. Okay, so I promise the information will be better than the jokes. Although not native to Nebraska, the Nine-banded Armadillo has made its way north into Nebraska. These heavy-armored mammals are such an interesting species they deserve to have their own Science […]
Due to low registration numbers this training has been canceled. Please visit www.nemasternaturalist.org for further information on our July and October training opportunities. Complete Training: This training format provides the required 60 hours of classroom content and field activities that allows you to achieve “Certified Nebraska Master Naturalist” status after participating in the full week […]
Tiger beetles encompass around 100 species in North America, and it just so happens that Nebraska houses one of the world’s rarest- the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle. These voracious predators may be small, but they are nothing to snub at. These insects are highly active and well-known for their quick running and agile flying abilities. […]
Join us for Snake Storytime at 10am on Friday, June 14th. Ms. Monica with Nebraska Game and Parks will be here to read us a story, plus share a few live snakes you can find in Nebraska. All ages welcome! This event is co-hosted with Elleinad Books in Lincoln, NE.
Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Prairie Pines for a buzz-worthy event celebrating our pollinator pals! Discover the vital role that bees, butterflies, and more play in our ecosystem through interactive activities. From DIY bee baths to a pollinator bioblitz, there's something for all ages to enjoy. Learn how you can make a difference in […]
Milkweeds and Monarch butterflies, these two things go together like peanut butter and pickles…no really, they go great together. But anyway Milkweeds are perennial plants which get their name from their milky sap. They occur just about anywhere and are critical for the lifecycle of the Monarch Butterfly. But, these butterflies aren’t the only insects […]
What landscape in Nebraska covers nearly 19,300 square miles and is the largest sand dune formation in the Western hemisphere, and the largest grass-stabilized dune regions in the world? The Sandhills of Nebraska. This fascinating landscape located in central/west Nebraska is home to hundreds of plants, birds, reptiles, mammals, and insects. In this Science Of […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host a Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night Thursday July 11 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win some […]
