The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10 a.m. 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 students' learning.
A valid Nebraska Game and Park Entry Permit will be required for this FREE program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Staff reserves the right to cancel or reschedule programs due to unforeseen circumstances.
Please contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777 for more information or if you are in need of special accommodations for these programs.
September 18, 2025 – Birds of Nebraska
Learn about Nebraska’s amazing birds through stories, and hands-on activities.
October 16, 2025 – Bats of Nebraska
Explore the fascinating world of bats and why they are important to our environment.
November 13, 2025 – Turkeys & Thankfulness
Discover wild turkeys and celebrate the season with activities about gratitude and nature.
December 18, 2025 – Evergreens & Winter Wildlife
Find out how evergreen trees and animals get through Nebraska’s winter months.
January 22, 2026 – Animal Tracks & Snowy Survival
Investigate the clues animals leave behind and how they stay active in the cold.
February 19, 2026 – Fossils of Nebraska
Take a look at fossils and learn about the ancient creatures that once lived here.
March 19, 2026 – Signs of Spring & New Life
Search for the first signs of spring and see how nature gets ready for warmer days.
April 16, 2026 – Pollinators, Flowers & Earth Day
Discover the pollinators and prairie plants that help Nebraska bloom in the spring.
You may also like the following events from Wildcat Hills Nature Center and State Recreation Area:
- Next Saturday, 23rd August, 08:00 pm, Night Sky Viewing at Wildcat Hills in Gering
- Next month, 27th September, 09:00 am, Birds, Bagels and Birdability in Gering
- This December, 13th December, 01:00 pm, Holiday Hike in Gering
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