Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Looking for something to do with your little ones as school starts? Join us Saturday, September, 7th from 9:00 -11:00 am in Lincoln, NE at Mahoney Park Shelter #1 (first shelter near the entrance of the park) for a fun-filled morning of outdoor exploration designed for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. There will be a […]
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10 a.m. MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to […]
Please join us on September 28th, 2024 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 […]
Join Lincoln City Libraries & the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for a Family Fun Night geared towards Reptile Awareness. Stop by the Gere Library to meet some live reptiles (snakes, turtles & lizards) and learn about Nebraska’s native reptile species from Nebraska Game & Parks staff. There will be crafts and activities for the […]
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 […]
Core 24: This training format provides 24 hours of foundational classroom content and field activities that allows to achieve “Master Naturalist In-Training” status. Once the Core training is complete you have until December 31st of the following year to complete 36 hours of Continuing Education opportunities to earn your Certified Status. Continuing Education opportunities are […]
Come join Elleinad Books and Nebraska Game and Parks for Spider Tales Storytime at 10 AM on Tuesday, October 15th! Educators will read a story using puppets, show spiders preserved in resin, and lead a fun spider craft activity for the kids. This free event is open to the public and welcomes all ages!
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10 a.m. MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to […]
Get ready to sip, savor, and shell-ebrate the flavors of fall with a wild twist! Glacial Till Vineyard and Nebraska Game and Parks have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind collaboration, introducing Slowpoke Cider—a limited-edition tangerine cider inspired by Nebraska’s state reptile, the Ornate Box Turtle. This sweet and citrusy brew is as vibrant as the […]
Calling All Nature Nerds! Join Nebraska Game and Parks for our Statewide Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night on Wednesday, November 13, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Test your nature knowledge and team up with fellow nature lovers (teams of up to 5) to compete for fun, nerdy prizes awarded to the top three teams! **No registration required. […]
Calling All Nature Nerds! Join Nebraska Game and Parks for our Statewide Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night on Wednesday, November 13, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Test your nature knowledge and team up with fellow nature lovers (teams of up to 5) to compete for fun, nerdy prizes awarded to the top three teams!**No registration required. This […]
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10 a.m. MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to […]
