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Event Series Wise & Wild

Wise & Wild at the James Family Conservatory

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Nature enthusiasts ages 55+ are invited to attend the Wise & Wild program on select Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Eugene T. Mahoney's newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This program is designed for seniors who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of […]

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night – Ashland

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Calling All Nature Nerds! Join us for Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night on Wednesday, May 14, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., hosted by our Nebraska Game and Parks wildlife educators! This event will be held at Carl's Restaurant located inside the Peter Kiewit Lodge at Mahoney State Park. A valid park permit is required […]

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Nebraska Star Party at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin […]

All About Turkeys at Two Rivers SRA

Two Rivers State Recreation Area 27702 F St., Waterloo, NE

Join us at Two Rivers SRA on May 17, Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, to celebrate Nebraska’s spring turkey hunting season by learning all about wild turkeys! Meet at the pavilion east of the Caboose Park. Strut on up to our educational table to make a turkey caller, look for turkeys and their tracks […]

Schramm Park SRA: A Day to Play

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us at Schramm Park State Recreation Area on Saturday, May 17 (Free Fishing and Park Entry Day) for a day filled with outdoor fun! Activities Grand Opening! Treehouse Classroom Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet: Treehouse Classroom overlooking Canyon Ponds Learn about nature and enjoy a view of the Canyon Ponds in this […]

Schramm Land Stewards – Volunteer Opportunity

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Looking to get outdoors and volunteer? Schramm Park SRA is holding a volunteer opportunity to assist with oak woodland restoration efforts. Join NGPC staff as we work on planting oak seedlings, brush piling and forest floor cleanup along the Hackberry and Red Cedar trail. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, bring water, and outdoor work gloves. Long […]

Beginner Trout Fishing at Two Rivers SRA

Two Rivers State Recreation Area 27702 F St., Waterloo, NE

Join us for our Youth Fishing Clinic this Memorial Day weekend at Two Rivers State Recreation Area! We will provide the fishing gear and guidance from certified Youth Fishing Instructors. Remember to purchase your trout tags at the park office and join us to catch some rainbow trout! A Nebraska fishing license is required for […]

Treehouse Time at Schramm Park SRA

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Embrace the importance of unstructured, free play as part of healthy development and wellbeing as you visit our new treehouse at Schramm Park SRA! It is a perfect place to sit in a nook with a book, ponder a puzzle, build with loose parts or take in the view overlooking the Canyon Ponds. Admission is […]

Live Animal Program at Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Join us on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center for a live animal program! Park Naturalists will teach visitors about Nebraska reptiles and amphibians with live animal ambassadors. This program is free. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.

Beginner Trout Fishing at Two Rivers SRA

Two Rivers State Recreation Area 27702 F St., Waterloo, NE

Join us for our Youth Fishing Clinic this Memorial Day weekend at Two Rivers State Recreation Area! We will provide the fishing gear and guidance from certified Youth Fishing Instructors. Remember to purchase your trout tags at the park office and join us to catch some rainbow trout! A Nebraska fishing license is required for […]

Treehouse Time at Schramm Park SRA

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Embrace the importance of unstructured, free play as part of healthy development and wellbeing as you visit our new treehouse at Schramm Park SRA! It is a perfect place to sit in a nook with a book, ponder a puzzle, build with loose parts or take in the view overlooking the Canyon Ponds. Admission is […]

Beginner Trout Fishing at Two Rivers SRA

Two Rivers State Recreation Area 27702 F St., Waterloo, NE

Join us for our Youth Fishing Clinic this Memorial Day weekend at Two Rivers State Recreation Area! We will provide the fishing gear and guidance from certified Youth Fishing Instructors. Remember to purchase your trout tags at the park office and join us to catch some rainbow trout! A Nebraska fishing license is required for […]