Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Release your inner coyote and come howl at the full moon over Merritt Reservoir. Explore the seasonal changes tied to this moon on a guided hike. Be prepared for a .5 miles hike over uneven terrain. Participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Bring a flashlight, bug spray and a sense of […]
Come along and discover all about our bird friends! Learn all about their adaptations and local research projects being conducted. This homeschool program will meet once a month at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. These programs will be conducted rain or shine, so be prepared for the unpredictable Nebraska weather! A valid Nebraska Game and […]
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 […]
Cultural & Historical Interpretation Panel Discussion November 9, 2022 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Central Time) Free virtual webinar, registration here: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/.../tJwqcuihrD8pEtypHy597... Hear from a panel of professional cultural and historical interpreters on successful methods and practices used in interpreting cultural and historical resources in Nebraska. Panelists will be representing state, federal, and community interpretation sites […]
Come join us for a different style of hike! The hike will begin at 4:00 PM. We will have 3 points on the trail where we reflect together out loud for about 2 minutes and then keep moving. Optional: Arrive at 3:45 PM for a brief discussion of historical and other cool information before we […]
Woodpeckers are special birds known for exactly what their name describes- pecking at wood. There are several types of woodpeckers that range in size, appearance, and habitat. Some are distinct and easy to identify such as the red-headed woodpeckers. But others look quite similar to each other like the downy and hairy woodpeckers. In this […]
Prairie dogs, bison, beavers, alligators, and wolves. These creatures really don’t have that much in common with each other, except for the fact that they are all keystone species. Keystone species are organisms that have basically hold the rest of the ecosystem together. In this Science of we will be looking closely at different keystone […]
No other animal represents Nebraska’s prairies better than the Prairie Chicken, I mean, hello, look at their name! Prairie chickens are known for their memorable performances where they dance, call and try to impress females with their vigor at their booming grounds, or leks. These birds are members of the grouse family and never disappoint […]
You’ve heard of Crappies, Bluegill, Catfish, Pike & Walleye, but what about the fun-sized fish lurking just below the surface that you don’t catch? Nebraska is home to around 80 species of native fish, many of those being small minnows and darters. Even though they are small, they may be some of the most fascinating […]
Dragonflies and damselflies belong to the order Odonata, which means “toothed ones”. This order includes some of the most ancient and beautiful insects that have ever roamed the earth, as well as some of the largest flying invertebrates ever to have lived. These are also some of the most popular insects due to them being […]
You may never have heard the word ungulate, but odds are you have seen many of them, even here in Nebraska. To boil it down ungulates are large mammals with hooves. They then use the hoofed tips to support their body weight while standing or moving. There could be odd-toed and even-toed ungulates. But, what’s […]
From mountain lions using Tinder to mating balls in snakes, snail love darts to "it's just tickling" in turtles, this program will have it all when it comes to love and mating rituals in the animal kingdom. We all know human dating can be awkward, strange, uncomfortable and downright humiliating at times, but let's take […]
