Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Wildflowers in Watercolor

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Join us for a peaceful morning of watercolor painting inspired by Nebraska’s beautiful native wildflowers! Learn about the plants that color our prairies while creating your own prairie-inspired masterpiece to take home. 🖌️ All materials provided ☕ Light refreshments served 💵 Just $5 per person 📞 Call 308-436-3777 to reserve your spot—space is limited! Perfect for […]

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Plant Power: How Plants Shaped the Prairie

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Discover how plants helped people survive, build, and thrive on the plains. From Indigenous knowledge to pioneer survival skills, you’ll explore how plants were used for food, medicine, shelter, tools—and more. Includes a guided hike to see real native plants in the Wildcat Hills! What to Bring:• Sturdy shoes• Water• Sunscreen & bug spray• Weather-appropriate […]

Bighorn Sheep Hike

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Track one of Nebraska’s most iconic cliff-climbers—the elusive Bighorn Sheep! Join us for a guided hike through the Wildcat Hills as we search for these mysterious—and hard-headed—animals. While bighorn sightings aren’t guaranteed, the adventure definitely is! We will carpool to the best location for bighorn viewing, which may involve a longer hike depending on their whereabouts. […]

Wheels in the Wild: Bicycle Show & Ride

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Bring your favorite set of wheels—vintage cruisers, rugged trail bikes, colorful kids’ bikes, or anything in between—for our first-ever Bicycle Show at the Wildcat Hills! We’ll kick off the morning with a bicycle safety workshop, followed by a chance to show off your ride in a fun, casual show with mini awards for: • Best […]