Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Science of…Prehistoric Creatures

Whales living on land, rhinoceroses and camels living in Nebraska, mammoths, bear dogs, and car-sized sloths. There are just a few of the prehistoric creatures that lived and roamed the landscape. Nebraska is actually a fantastic place to see fossils of these creatures today. But, fossils don’t always do the animal justice. Join us on […]

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Science of…Pollinators

If you like to eat, then you definitely need to check out this Science Of episode. We will be learning all about the different types of pollinators out there, and the foods that they help produce. But it’s not just food for people. Pollinators help keep wildflower populations alive and diverse and provide habitats for […]

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Yoga in Nature

Havelock Park- Lincoln, NE 6399 Ballard Ave., Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Game and Parks will be offering summer nature yoga classes once a month from May- August. Two classes will be held in Lincoln at city parks and two will be held at Schramm Education Center in Gretna. Classes will be held once a month on Fridays from 10am-11am CST. All classes will be held […]

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Science of…Aquatic Plants

They’re like plants, but aquatic. As temperatures outside begin to rise aquatic plants begin to grow. Some of these plants may seem like a nuisance while you’re swimming in the lakes and streams, but truth is they are super beneficial for the health of the water and wildlife as well. In this Science of, we […]

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Science of…Mountain Lions

Cougar, puma, catamount, panther whatever you decide to call them, it boils down to one large cat species that is native to the Americas. Mountain lions have had an interesting mark on American history, yet are still some of the most feared and persecuted predators around. In this Science Of we will be focusing in […]

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Science of…Animal Communication

Animals, like humans use many different types of behaviors to communicate. But, what are animals communicating? They could be trying to find a mate, establish dominance, defend territory, coordinate group behavior and care for their young. They may communicate via visual signals, auditory signals, chemical, even tactile signals. In this Science Of episode we will […]

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Yoga in Nature

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

In our outdoor programs we will weave yoga and nature together in a way that dissolves the boundaries between them. Nebraska Game and Parks will be offering summer nature yoga classes once a month from May- August. Two classes will be held in Lincoln at city parks and two will be held at Schramm Education […]

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Science of…Clouds

We all see them pretty much everyday. We may even see shapes in them, like dogs, birds, Komodo dragons, the sky is the limit. Clouds are given different names depending on their height in the sky. Some clouds are super puffy while others are grey and streaky. Some clouds are near the ground, while others […]

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Reptile Storytime

Join Nebraska Game and Parks' educators for a partnership at Elleinad Bookstore in Lincoln, NE. On Friday July 21 from 10am-11am CST educators will be live talking about reptiles, reading a reptile-related story book, showing off some live native reptiles, and doing a quick activity with kiddos and families. This is a FREE program, no […]

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Reptile Storytime

Join Nebraska Game and Parks' educators for a reptile story time in partnership with Elleinad Children's Bookstore in Lincoln. On Friday August 4th from 10am-11am CST families and kiddos can listen to a reptile-themed story book, see and touch live native reptiles, and participate in a reptile activity. This is a FREE program, no registration […]

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Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night- Lincoln

Boiler Brewing Company South 5800 Hidcote Dr., Lincoln, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host a Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night Thursday August 10th from 7:00-9:00pm. Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win some nerdy […]

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Yoga in Nature

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

In our outdoor programs we will weave yoga and nature together in a way that dissolves the boundaries between them. Nebraska Game and Parks will be offering summer nature yoga classes once a month from May- August. Two classes will be held in Lincoln at city parks and two will be held at Schramm Education […]

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