Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Have you ever wondered how astronomers read the night sky or how researchers study nocturnal animals? Or maybe you want to know what is like to have night vision like an owl. Join us on August 18th, 2023 from 7-10 PM at Platte River State Park to explore nature from dusk to nightfall. We will […]
Join us for the 18th annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park this September 16 & 17, 2023! The annual Ponca Expo encourages people to get outdoors and connect with nature. Activities will include kayaking, shooting sports, fishing, rock climbing, butterfly tagging, bird banding, petting zoo, log rolling, ropes obstacle course and much […]
Have you ever wanted to create prints using the natural items found right outside your door? Join Nebraska Game and Parks educators as we walk you through several different printing methods for capturing the beauty of Nebraska’s plant species. In this workshop we’ll use the power of the sun to capture plant silhouettes through cyanotype […]
Do pumpkin guts drive you nuts? Check out your pumpkin-target precision as you learn how to use the primitive spear-throwing device called the atlatl. Who needs targets when you have pumpkins?! Meet at the Louisville SRA playground for this free naturalist program. State Park Vehicle Permit required. Can't make it on this date? Catch this event […]
Join the Cornhusker Fly Fishing club in the Schramm Education Center lobby to learn how to tie a fly. Observe them in action as they demonstrate their craft and skill, then try your hand at making a fly to take home. They will provide equipment and materials and answer questions about fly tying and fly […]
Do pumpkin guts drive you nuts? Check out your pumpkin-target precision as you learn how to use the primitive spear-throwing device called the atlatl. Who needs targets when you have pumpkins?! This is a free naturalist program. Meet in the lobby of Schramm Education Center at 10 am or 1 pm. Can't make it on […]
Do pumpkin guts drive you nuts? Check out your pumpkin-target precision as you learn how to use the primitive spear-throwing device called the atlatl. Who needs targets when you have pumpkins?! This is a free naturalist program. Meet in the lobby of Schramm Education Center at 10 am or 1 pm. Can't make it on […]
New Beginnings January 22nd, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here Let's start off 2024 with a program update and meet & greet with your new state coordinator. Presenter: Jamie Bachmann, Nebraska Master Naturalist Program, State Coordinator This webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is […]
February 26th, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here As naturalists and conservationists, we regularly form connections with the land and the creatures who live there. Unfortunately, too many humans have lost those relationships - with dire consequences for our own well-being and that of our planet. How can we, as educators, […]
March 25th, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here A crash course in why and how to convert from lawn to designed meadow gardens, including plant research, installation, and management. Presenter: Benjamin Vogt, Design & Author- Monarch Gardens LLC Presenter Bio: Benjamin Vogt is owner of the design firm Monarch Gardens and […]
Core 24 PLUS: This training includes the original content of the Core 24 training. The PLUS consists of an additional six Continuing Education hours and six Volunteer Opportunity hours to kick off your “Master Naturalist In- Training” status . The PLUS portion of this training is also available as hours to current certified Nebraska Master […]
Join us at Ponca State Park Education Center for a Beginners Fly-Fishing and Fly-Tying Class! Anglers can learn the basics of fly fishing and fly tying that will prepare them to catch trout and panfish this spring. The workshop, which is open to new and experienced fly fishers, will include all fishing equipment, materials and […]