Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Calling All Nature Nerds! Join Nebraska Game and Parks for a fun Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night on Wednesday, June 4, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. Test your nature knowledge and team up with fellow nature lovers (teams of up to 5) to compete for fun, nerdy prizes awarded to the top three teams!**No […]
Uncover the secrets of porcupines in this intriguing webinar! Learn about their unique quills, foraging habits, and remarkable adaptations for survival. We'll explore their role in ecosystems, behaviors in the wild, and the science behind their defense mechanisms. Join us to dive into the world of these fascinating and often misunderstood creatures. Use this link […]
Come out for a family-friendly nature day with Nebraska Game and Parks and Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery! This FREE event welcomes all ages to enjoy hands-on nature activities and exhibits, including live animals, scents of nature, coloring stations, yard games, invasive species education, skulls and pelts, and a make-your-own track book—just to name a […]
Discover how Nebraska’s wildlife beats the heat in this fascinating webinar! From burrowing underground to unique physiological adaptations, animals have developed incredible strategies to survive the challenges of extreme temperatures. Learn about the science behind these behaviors and the role heat plays in shaping ecosystems and species survival. Use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscOusqTgtE9Ehv4ikvdDOPoapinQS5kOL?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3oojJVSYlM7OsuOEkG-FNovTQOyr4EsZ-q0uaN-WdJXi7sSRrpW90nlII_aem_pHdSZZWu5Om1rtthKHZqHw#/registration For […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks and the Papillion Public Library for a night of discovery as we celebrate the hidden beauty of moths! During this family-friendly event, we'll explore the fascinating world of these nighttime creatures through hands-on activities, educational displays, and an outdoor moth observation (weather permitting). Learn how to attract moths, why they […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Elleinad Books for a Nocturnal Mammals Storytime at 10am on Tuesday, August 5 at Elleinad Books in Lincoln. Our education specialist will be reading a few books on nocturnal animals and also bringing in some mammals pelts and skulls.
Discover the fascinating world of Nebraska’s water snakes in this webinar! Explore their unique adaptations for life in aquatic habitats, their behaviors, and their role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Learn how these remarkable reptiles thrive in the state’s waterways and debunk common misconceptions about them. Use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYod-GqpjwqHNACWWLrXgMsnMKKbY5M19F4?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3oojJVSYlM7OsuOEkG-FNovTQOyr4EsZ-q0uaN-WdJXi7sSRrpW90nlII_aem_pHdSZZWu5Om1rtthKHZqHw#/registration For more information email […]
Explore the world of freshwater predators in Nebraska and their role in maintaining balanced aquatic ecosystems. Learn about the adaptations that make species like northern pike, snapping turtles, and river otters effective hunters in their habitats. This webinar dives into their behaviors, ecological importance, and the fascinating dynamics of predator-prey relationships in freshwater environments. Use […]
Calling All Nature Nerds! Join Nebraska Game and Parks for a fun Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night on Wednesday, September 10, from 7:00 pm - 9:00 p.m at Code Beer Company in Lincoln Test your nature knowledge and team up with fellow nature lovers (teams of up to 5) to compete for fun, nerdy prizes […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks for a one-of-a-kind guided hike as we search for the secretive and often misunderstood reptiles and amphibians that share our Nebraska landscapes. From sunbathing snakes to chorus frogs calling from the wetlands, we’ll uncover the hidden lives of these unique creatures! What to expect: A slow-paced hike with stops for observing […]
Join Lincoln City Libraries & the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for a Family Fun Night geared towards Reptile Awareness. Stop by the Gere Library to meet some live reptiles (snakes, turtles & lizards) and learn about Nebraska’s native reptile species from Nebraska Game & Parks staff, there will be crafts, opportunities to read to […]
Visually and sensory impaired guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel, hear, and smell at interpretative stations located throughout the Zoo. Nature experts from organizations across Nebraska will engage visitors at each station. Sensory Safari is a partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Mary F. Tous Charitable Foundation and Nebraska Center for […]