Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]

Wildcat Hills Homeschool Programs

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to your […]

Ladies Day on the Range

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE +6 more

Seven unique locations across Nebraska open just for women to try archery, target shooting or just check out the venue across Nebraska on Saturday, April 27 from 9 to 11 a.m.  During the two hours, ranges will specifically dedicate resources to offer a fun, safe and welcoming environment for women. Women will be able to […]

$15.00

Wildflower Walk

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Come along on a Wildflower Walk with staff from the Statewide Arboretum to Celebrate Nebraska Wildflower Week! Uncover many of the area flowers in bloom and discover key characteristics for identifying them. Meet at the Center for this program. Please bring water and hiking shoes for this 1 mile long hike on uneven terrain. A […]

Free

Legacy in Environment Education Discovery Workshop (LEED)

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's education division for a FREE two-day immersive educator workshop hosted at beautiful Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. For 2024 we will investigate the shortgrass prairie ecosystem. This specific workshop is designed for current formal educators teaching grades 5th-12th grades across Nebraska. Teachers of all subjects will find this workshop […]

FREE

Wildcat Hills Bioblitz

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of the Wildcat Hills! This free event is designed for the whole family. A valid 2024 Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required. For more information about this events Nature Center at 308-436-3777. This event is part of Biodiversity in State Parks, a community […]