Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Make like a bird and migrate! To celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and International Migratory Bird Day, we’ll be hosting a bird-crawl! Those who register will receive an itinerary for the day which will guide you as you navigate the migration route through three of our region’s parks. Each stop on the route will include birding […]
Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month by making bird houses and feeders from recycled materials! This event is great for all ages. Supplies will be available while they last, but feel free to bring your own - milk jugs, nesting materials, stickers, etc. Meet at Trail 4 large shelter directly across from the marina. A valid park […]
Join us for an action-packed day at Indian Cave State Park that includes something for everyone in the family! 3:00-6:00 p.m. --- Car, Truck, Tractor and Bike Show 4:00 p.m. --- Hot Wheel Races 4:00-7:30 p.m. --- Hands-on activities for all ages, Make 'n take bird crafts and games 6:00-7:30 p.m. --- Fish Fry ($10/adults, $5/kids […]
Join us at Platte River State Park for a Birding Basics Chat! Learn about what it takes to be a birder and ways to identify birds that you see. Explore resources that you may want to have in your backpack as a birder. Meet at the Nature Center below Mallet Lodge for this free program […]
Join us at Scharmm Education Center for a Birding Basics Chat! Learn about what it takes to be a birder and ways to identify birds that you see. Explore resources that you may want to have in your backpack as a birder. Meet in the lobby of Schramm Education Center for this free program. Birding […]
Join us at Ponca State Park for Migratory Bird Day! Ponca State Park attracts both amateur and experienced bird watchers! With nearly 300 bird species reported in the area; warblers, scarlet tanagers, northern orioles, red-breasted grosbeaks, indigo buntings and ruby-throated hummingbirds are just a few of the highlights. Join park staff for a day full […]
Join us at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park to make a recycled bird feeder! Learn about different kinds of bird seeds and feeders, then create a bird feeder using recycled materials. Guests are encouraged to bring a few items to recycle such as an empty soup can or a plastic bottle. We will provide other […]
Join us at Lake McConaughy for this Nebraska Bird Month Event! Learn about common birds at Lake McConaughy, make pinecone bird feeders, and enjoy a short bird outing. Binoculars and bird ID books will be provided. Each visitor will go home with a pocket bird ID book and Nebraska Bird Month swag! Located at Lake […]
Uncover the birds that call the Wildcat Hills home! We will learn about research being done in the area, common area birds and even take a short .57 mile hike. The hike will take place on the Nature Trail loop, with uneven terrain with small elevation changes. Bring your hiking shoes and be prepared to […]
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Tout Bird Club will host a birding event on Saturday, May 20. All ages are welcome to come learn about birds at Lake Maloney State Recreation Area at Kansas Point as part of the Nebraska International Migratory Bird Month. The evening will begin at 3 p.m. at the […]
In our outdoor programs we will weave yoga and nature together in a way that dissolves the boundaries between them. Nebraska Game and Parks will be offering summer nature yoga classes once a month from May- August. Two classes will be held in Lincoln at city parks and two will be held at Schramm Education […]
Join us at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area for a glow in the dark egg hunt! Youth will gather for a fun filled "Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt" event, while we celebrate Migratory Bird Weekend. Eggs will have treats and/or bird trivia in order to win fun prizes!