Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Science of…Darters & Minnows

You’ve heard of Crappies, Bluegill, Catfish, Pike & Walleye, but what about the fun-sized fish lurking just below the surface that you don’t catch? Nebraska is home to around 80 species of native fish, many of those being small minnows and darters. Even though they are small, they may be some of the most fascinating […]

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Science of…Dragonflies & Damselflies

Dragonflies and damselflies belong to the order Odonata, which means “toothed ones”. This order includes some of the most ancient and beautiful insects that have ever roamed the earth, as well as some of the largest flying invertebrates ever to have lived. These are also some of the most popular insects due to them being […]

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Science of…Ungulates

You may never have heard the word ungulate, but odds are you have seen many of them, even here in Nebraska. To boil it down ungulates are large mammals with hooves. They then use the hoofed tips to support their body weight while standing or moving. There could be odd-toed and even-toed ungulates. But, what’s […]

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Let’s Talk Animal Love

Zipline Beer Hall 5740 Hidcote Dr. Suite B, Lincoln, NE

From mountain lions using Tinder to mating balls in snakes, snail love darts to "it's just tickling" in turtles, this program will have it all when it comes to love and mating rituals in the animal kingdom. We all know human dating can be awkward, strange, uncomfortable and downright humiliating at times, but let's take […]

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Prairie Chickens: A Lot to Lek! Educator Workshop

Join Nebraska Forest Service and Nebraska Game & Parks for a combined Project Learning Tree and Project WILD workshop focused on the unique biology and behaviors of Prairie Chickens. This workshop will equip educators with PLT/WILD curriculum as well as the experience of seeing Prairie Chickens in-person before teaching about them in their classrooms. Spend a […]

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Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: Lincoln

Cosmic Eye Brewing Company 6800 P St. Suit3e #300, Lincoln, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 4 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! (Lincoln, Norfolk, North Platte & Scottsbluff) 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) […]

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Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: Scottsbluff

Flyover Brewing Company 1824 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 4 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! (Lincoln, Norfolk, North Platte & Scottsbluff) 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) […]

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Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: North Platte

Pals Brewing Company 4520 S. Buffalo Bill Ave., North Platte, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 4 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! (Lincoln, Norfolk, North Platte & Scottsbluff) 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) […]

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Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: Norfolk

District Table & Tap 226 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 4 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! (Lincoln, Norfolk, North Platte & Scottsbluff) 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) […]

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Yoga in Nature

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, 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…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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