Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Have you ever stumbled upon animal bones while exploring nature and wondered "what could I make out of these?" "Is it ethical to take bones from the environment?" "What animal did these belong to and what story do they tell?" If the answer is yes, then this FREE workshop is for you! Join us on […]
Looking for something to do with your little ones? Join us Friday March 27th 2026 from 10AM-12PM at Mahoney Park Shelter #1 in Lincoln (first shelter near the entrance of the park) for a fun, lowkey morning of outdoor education & exploration designed for toddlers and preschool-age children. Meet native reptiles, catch local insects, discover […]
Do you love butterflies? Are you a community member interested in conservation and science? Then join us for a two-part Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Virtual Training Workshop on April 7th and April 9th, 6-8PM Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count is a community science project that is designed to collect statewide data in order to better understand butterfly […]
**Participants must have attended the Nebraska's Big Butterfly Count Virtual Trainings on April 7th and April 9th to register for this field training day** This in-person field training day will take place on Saturday April 18th, 2026 from 1PM-3PM at the Crane Trust Visitor Center This field day is your hands-on NBBC survey training, building […]
**Participants must have attended the Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Virtual Trainings on April 7th and April 9th to register for this field training day** This in-person field training day will take place on Saturday April 22nd, 2026 | 6-7:30PM at the Schramm SRA Education Center This field day is your hands-on NBBC survey training, building […]
There is nature all around us! Knowing what species are in our city and where they are helps us study and protect them. The ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists, land managers, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area. By participating […]
Do you love butterflies? Are you a community member interested in conservation and science? Then join us for Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Training Workshop, Saturday May 9th 2026, 10AM-3PM at the UNL Extension West Central Research Extension and Education Center, North Platte Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count is a community science project that is designed to collect […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Prairie Pines on Saturday June 20, 2026 | 10AM-1PM for a buzz-worthy event celebrating our pollinator pals! Discover the vital role that bees, butterflies, and more play in our ecosystem through interactive activities. From plant art and DIY butterfly feeders to a pollinator scavenger hunt, there’s something for all […]
The goal of Dead Ahead: Nebraska’s Roadkill Reporting Project is simple but impactful -- collect enough statewide data to clearly identify wildlife-crossing hotspots and peak movement trends. Wildlife-vehicle collision data can help us make Nebraska a safer place for wildlife and humans. Join us on July 18th, 2026 | 10am-12pm at Schramm Education Center for a […]
In celebration of National Moth Week, educators from Nebraska Extension and Nebraska Game and Parks will lead a moth lighting at Schramm Park State Recreation Area. Bring a flashlight, search for moths at the light trap, and learn about moths and other nocturnal insects in Nebraska. We will use the iNaturalist app to document the […]
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 incredible night vision like an owl! Join us on August 7th, 2026 from 6-10:30PM at Platte River State Park to explore how fascinating nature can be from dusk […]
The Nature at Nightfall event that was scheduled to take place on Friday 9/25/2026 at Prairie Pines has been cancelled due to the rain forecasted all weekend. Please join us on September 25th, 2026 from 6:30-10PM at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve as we welcome our transition into the Fall season by exploring nature as the sun […]