Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Summer Nights at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Schramm Education Center will be staying open late just for the fun of it! Visit the Schramm Education Center during these extended evening hours. Regular Schramm Education Center admission fees apply. Each night, we will also offer special activities included with admission: 6 p.m.: The Case of the Treasured Trout - Can your family or […]

Pollinator Party at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Celebrate Nebraska pollinators at the Schramm Pollinator Party!  The Schramm Education Center will be hosting a Pollinator Party family event on Saturday, June 25th, 2022, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bee Lab, Nebraska Extension, the UNL Entomology Department and Nebraska Public Media. This is a free event that is […]

Summer Nights at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Schramm Education Center will be staying open late just for the fun of it! Visit the Schramm Education Center during these extended evening hours. Regular Schramm Education Center admission fees apply. Each night, we will also offer special activities included with admission: 6 p.m.: The Case of the Treasured Trout - Can your family or […]

Snakes of Nebraska at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us July 30th & 31st from 10:00am-4:30pm each day for Snakes of Nebraska. Schramm Education Center is hosting the annual "Snakes of Nebraska" event, free to the public! University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s native snake species! The live snake exhibits […]

Snakes of Nebraska at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us July 30th & 31st from 10:00am-4:30pm each day for Snakes of Nebraska. Schramm Education Center is hosting the annual "Snakes of Nebraska" event, free to the public! University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s native snake species! The live snake exhibits […]

First Day Hike at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Start the new year off with a First Day Hike at Platte River State Park! Meet at 9 a.m. at the Walter Scott Lodge and join our Park Naturalists for a hike along the falls trail. Following the hike, warm up by the fireplace with hot cocoa or cider and Naturalists will have an activity […]

First Day Hike at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Schramm Education Center! Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Education Center and join the Schramm Park Naturalists for a short hike along our Catalpa Trail or head down to Schramm Park SRA for a longer hike. We'll have warm beverages and an art activity […]

First Day Hikes at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Enjoy the new year with a First Day Hikes at E.T. Mahoney State Park! Meet at Kountze Memorial Theatre.  Hikes will begin at 2:45 and 3:45.   We'll have popcorn and hot cocoa for sale and a warm bonfire for gathering out front. Follow up your hike with a Magic Show at 5 p.m.! Seats can […]

First Day Hike at Louisville State Recreation Area

Louisville State Recreation Area 15810 Hwy. 50, Louisville, NE, NE

Join us for a New Year's Day trek at Louisville SRA! Meet at 3 p.m. at the picnic shelter across for the concessions. Our park naturalist will lead the way with some information on animal tracks! Explore the park to see where you can find signs of wildlife. Prepare for your winter hike:  dress in […]

World Frog Day at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

The official start of spring this year is on Monday, March 20th, which also happens to be World Frog Day!  Hop on out to Schramm Education Center if you happen to have the day off to learn about frogs and take a spring stroll outside.  We'll gather at 11 a.m. in the lobby. No admission […]