Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Marsh Madness at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for Marsh Madness! Have you ever experienced the whirlwinds of the snow geese? The courtship displays of the pintail? The living blanket of Canadian geese covering the ground? Migration season in the Northeast region on Nebraska is generally at its peak the last week of February and all of […]

Birds N Breakfast at Ponca State Park – FULL

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Looking for a cozy Valentine’s Day weekend away from home? Visit Ponca State Park and enjoy a Birds and Breakfast package that includes birding activities, the Great Backyard Bird County, 30% lodging discount, a bottle of wine or cider, a bundle of firewood and a Saturday Breakfast. During the month of February, the National Audubon […]

Birds N Breakfast at Ponca State Park – FULL

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Looking for a cozy Valentine’s Day weekend away from home? Visit Ponca State Park and enjoy a Birds and Breakfast package that includes birding activities, the Great Backyard Bird County, 30% lodging discount, a bottle of wine or cider, a bundle of firewood and a Saturday Breakfast. During the month of February, the National Audubon […]

First Day Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Start off your New Year's Day with a First Day Hike at Ponca State Park! Meet at the West Shelter in the park and join our park naturalist as we hike the Old Oak Trail looking for winter flora and fauna.  We will stop at the Old Oak Tree for photos. This is an easy […]

Winterfest at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for Winterfest! All activities are free during this outdoor family tradition. There will be Outdoor Education programs in the morning, followed by the National Championship Fruitcake Fling at high noon, where guest throw wildlife friendly fruitcakes competing for distance. Prizes will be awarded for the longest throws in four […]

Christmas Bird Count at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Ponca State Park and members of the Loess Hills Audubon Society welcome participants of all ages and experience levels to participate in the annual citizen science Christmas Bird Count being held at Ponca State Park on Wednesday, December 14th. Schedule of events:  Owling at 6:00 a.m. General bird count at 7:30 a.m. General bird count […]

Creative Snow Building Contest at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Let your creative side shine! Spend some time at Ponca State Park where you can build something unique out of snow and have a chance at winning a free night stay in a 4-bedroom mini lodge. * Contest runs Nov. 26th-March 19th * Must be built at Ponca State Park * Supply your own accessories […]