Visit Schramm Education Center for June events

Make a visit to the Schramm Education Center south of Gretna, where educators have scheduled a variety of engaging events for the curious in June.

The center, located within Schramm Park State Recreation Area, is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and ages 4-12, and free for 3 and under.

A Nebraska Vehicle Park Entry Permit is not required to park in the Schramm Education Center parking lot.

Get more information at 402-332-3901 or OutdoorNebraska.gov.

June offerings at Schramm are:

Water the theme for Little Saplings on June 3

Adults looking to explore the outdoors with their young children are invited to Little Saplings, a monthly early childhood nature discovery program.

The 2026 series, which occurs on the first Wednesday of the month, continues June 3 at 9 and 10 a.m. The topic will be Water. The program is designed for children ages 2-5 and their adult caregivers. The cost is $5 per child and $5 per adult.

See the calendar entry at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov for more information.

Schramm Pollinator Party is June 20

Celebrate Nebraska pollinators and their plants at the Schramm Pollinator Party from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20.

This free event, part of a statewide celebration of Nebraska Pollinator Week, will include activities, science, crafts, a plant sale and fun for all ages.

Direct any questions about the event to Jen Ruyle at 402-332-5022 or [email protected]. For more information, see the calendar entry at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.

Schramm Park Treehouse Classroom: Treehouse Time

Visit Schramm Park’s newest facility, the Treehouse Classroom, during Treehouse Time and embrace the importance of unstructured, free play as part of healthy development and well-being.

The summer hours are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 3 p.m. Closed June 29 and July 6.

The treehouse is a perfect place to sit in a nook with a book, ponder a puzzle, build with loose parts or take in the view of the Canyon Ponds and the Platte River.

Restrooms are open during public hours.