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SUMMARY:Science of...Sunflowers
DESCRIPTION:Sunflowers are more than Nebraska’s iconic blooms—they’re a window into the fascinating science of plants. This virtual program explores how sunflowers grow\, their unique adaptations for tracking the sun\, and how they reproduce and produce seeds. You’ll also learn about their role in local ecosystems\, interactions with pollinators\, and the history of sunflowers in Nebraska.\n\nThis is a free virtual event\, however\, registration is required to attend. Please use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/rRRiN6FhQJakEOCk05I1hA\n\nQuestions? Email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov or visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-sunflowers/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Macoubrie":MAILTO:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Schramm After Dark: Spider Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the trails at Schramm Park are a great WEB-site? Join us for a spider night hike! \nWe will use flashlights to search for sparkling webs and reflective eyes as we hunt for amazing arachnids on the Hackberry Trail. \nWhat to bring: Bring your own flashlight or head lamp. \nMeeting location: Meet at the park shelter next to Pond A (the first pond as you enter the park). \nThis is a free program; a valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry. Contact jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov or 402-332-3901 with questions.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/schramm-after-dark-spider-night-hike/
LOCATION:Schramm Park State Recreation Area\, 21502 W. Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Parks,Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ruyle":MAILTO:jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Girl Scouts Love State Parks
DESCRIPTION:Girl Scouts Love State Parks is a nationwide event hosted at state parks across the country to encourage girls to spend time outdoors. We welcome Girl Scouts to state parks\, state historical parks and state recreation areas on this day and throughout the year. \nScouts are encouraged to register with their council and check in at the Nebraska Game and Parks Participating locations to get a copy of the 2026 “Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Explore Nebraska” magazine. The magazine features ways to engage in Nebraska’s landscapes\, outdoor skills\, professional women in the outdoor field\, a scavenger hunt\, links to educational videos and more. \nScouts can pick up a magazine at these State Parks\, Recreation Areas\, Historical Parks and Nature Centers: E.T. Mahoney\, Platte River\, Niobrara\, Ponca\, Indian Cave\, Fort Atkinson\, Fort Hartsuff\, Louisville SRA\, Two Rivers SRA\, Wildcat Hills Nature Center\, Schramm Education Center\, James Family Conservatory and Nature Center at E.T. Mahoney State Park\, Platte River State Park Nature Center \n*Please call ahead to these parks and centers for operating hours.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/girl-scouts-love-state-parks/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills,Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T160000
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SUMMARY:Make a Nature Zine at Mahoney State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalists at E.T. Mahoney State Park in the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center classroom for a workshop where you will learn to make mini magazines with a nature theme. Zines can be shared to bring joy and spread a positive message about nature. Participants will make zines to keep or share. Materials are provided. This program is best for ages 7 and up\, but younger friends are welcome and may join or enjoy other nature center activities. \nThe program is free and does not require registration\, but a valid state park vehicle permit is required for park entry. \n*This program coincides with Girl Scouts Love State Parks and scouts will be able to pick up a “Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Explore Nebraska” magazine while attending.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/make-a-nature-zine/
LOCATION:Mahoney State Park\, 28500 W Pwy Hwy\, Ashland\, Nebraska\, 68003\, Online
CATEGORIES:Parks,Wildlife Education
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SUMMARY:Archery on Fire at Platte River State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Platte River State Park’s Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex to learn all about archery on Saturday\, Sept. 12. \nBring family and friends and enjoy free activities including balloon archery\, 3D archery\, slingshots\, atlatl\, tomahawk throwing\, pellet gun shooting gallery\, campground games\, a naturalist tent with live reptiles\, marshmallow roasting and Dutch oven cooking! Food will be available while supplies last from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nWe will also have special guest Correy Hawk\, who you may recognize from the wilderness survival show “Alone”\,  demonstrating how to make handmade archery equipment. \nA valid state park vehicle permit is required for park entry and can be purchased at the entrance or online. This program is free and does not require registration. \n*This program coincides with Girl Scouts Love State Parks and scouts will be able to pick up a “Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Explore Nebraska” magazine while attending!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/archery-on-fire-at-platte-river-state-park/
LOCATION:Platte River State Park\, Louisville\, NE\, 68037
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills,Parks
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SUMMARY:Different Wings for Different Things
DESCRIPTION:Learn about some specialized flight adaptations of winged creatures at Schramm Park State Recreation Area on Sept. 12! \nFly on in to become an expert on all things wings and how different wings are used for different things. Be it birds\, bugs or bats\, you’ll discover how wings work. \nThis program will be meeting in the Treehouse Classroom at the park. You need a state park sticker on your vehicle to enter the park. \nThe program is free and does not require registration. \n*This program coincides with Girl Scouts Love State Parks and scouts will be able to pick up a “Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Explore Nebraska” magazine while attending.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/different-wings-for-different-things/
LOCATION:Schramm Park State Recreation Area\, 21502 W. Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Parks,Wildlife Education
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Hikes at Schramm
DESCRIPTION: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 the opportunity to observe local phenomena\, plants\, and animals while exploring concepts such as patterns\, cause and effect\, and structure and function. \nThe cost to participate is $5 per person per program (adult and children are same price). This includes admission to the Schramm Education Center after the program. Schramm Family Pass members participate free. This program is recommended for ages 5 and up. Please register in advance so we can estimate attendance numbers: https://arcg.is/1HO45W0 . \nParticipants should dress in season-appropriate layers and wear closed-toed shoes that can get dirty. Hats and water bottles are recommended. The day of the program\, come to the Schramm Education Center and check in and pay at the front desk upon arrival. \nDates and topics for the second half of 2026 are as follows. During months where a Wednesday and Thursday session are offered\, content will be the same on both days\, so choose the day that works better for your schedule. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ruyle":MAILTO:jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T130000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Hikes at Schramm
DESCRIPTION: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 the opportunity to observe local phenomena\, plants\, and animals while exploring concepts such as patterns\, cause and effect\, and structure and function. \nThe cost to participate is $5 per person per program (adult and children are same price). This includes admission to the Schramm Education Center after the program. Schramm Family Pass members participate free. This program is recommended for ages 5 and up. Please register in advance so we can estimate attendance numbers: https://arcg.is/1HO45W0 . \nParticipants should dress in season-appropriate layers and wear closed-toed shoes that can get dirty. Hats and water bottles are recommended. The day of the program\, come to the Schramm Education Center and check in and pay at the front desk upon arrival. \nDates and topics for the second half of 2026 are as follows. During months where a Wednesday and Thursday session are offered\, content will be the same on both days\, so choose the day that works better for your schedule. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 19\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, August 20\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Locusts and Cicadas \n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, September 17\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Butterflies\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, October 22\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Prairies\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, November 19\, 20261:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Animal Shelters and Nests\n\n\nWednesday\, December 16\, 20269:00 – 10:30 am\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nTopic: Life Under a Leaf\n\n\nSee you in the new year!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/homeschool-hikes-at-schramm-2/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Schramm Education Center\, 21502 West Highway 31\, Gretna\, NE\, 68028
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ruyle":MAILTO:jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260923T191150Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED -Nature at Nightfall- Prairie Pines
DESCRIPTION:The Nature at Nightfall event that was scheduled to take place on Friday 9/25/2026 at Prairie Pines has been cancelled due to the rain forecasted all weekend. \nPlease join us on September 25th\, 2026 from 6:30-10PM at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve as we welcome our transition into the Fall season by exploring nature as the sun begins to set. There is so much to discover from dusk to nightfall as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer. We will have a wide array of activities going on throughout the evening so there is sure to be something for everyone! \nActivities will be scattered around the Prairie Pines property and there will be plenty of maps and signs to help guide you. Below is a lineup for the evening: \nLive Reptiles & Amphibians– 6:30-8PM\nDusk to Nightfall Hikes– 6:30\, 7\, 7:30PM\nNocturnal Animal Pelts– 6:30-8PM\nLive Owl Presentations– 7\, 7:30\, 8PM\nMoth Lighting– 8-10PM\nBat Mist Netting– 8-10PM\nAstronomy– 8-10PM \nThis event requires registration\, please register HERE! \nDue to parking limitations\, registration will close at 230 guests \nWe recommend dressing in layers and checking the weather right before heading out as it may get chilly throughout the evening. If you wish to lay under the stars during astronomy\, please consider bringing your own blanket or mat as we have a limited supply. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/nature-at-nightfall-prairie-pines-2/
LOCATION:Prairie Pines Nature Preserve\, 3000-4498 N 112th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68527
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brianna Nugent":MAILTO:brianna.nugent@nebraska.gov
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