Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Let’s learn about our underwater friends, the fish! We will learn about different types of fish, fish anatomy, and will even conduct a little art project!! This monthly homeschool program will meet at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center south of Gering NE. These programs will be conducted rain or shine, so be prepared for the unpredictable Nebraska […]
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 […]
Celebrate Nebraska Wildflower week with a Wildflower Outing at the Wildcat Hills. Uncover many of the area flowers in bloom and discover key characteristics for identifying. Please bring water and hiking shoes for this 1 mile long hike over uneven terrain. Meet at the Nature Center. This program is FREE, but participants will need to […]
Bring a blanket and lay beneath the stars! Explore constellations, mythology, the importance of dark skies and much more on August 18th at Wildcat Hills SRA. This event will take place at 9 p.m. Mountain Time. This is a great opportunity to watch the Perseids meteor shower, one of the best meteors showers of the […]
Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of the Chadron State Park! A BioBlitz is a 24-hour inventory of all the species in a specific area! This FREE event is designed for the whole family! A Nebraska State Park Entry Permit is required for this event! Please register for this […]
The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to your […]
The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to your […]
Experience the Wildcat Hills like never before, at night! Discover all the creatures that go bump in the night during our .57 mile hike! It is sure to be a ‘howling’ good time! Please bring a flashlight, hiking shoes and a sense of adventure. This is a free event, but a Nebraska State Park Entry […]
The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to your […]