Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month at the range by participating in a steel plate shooting challenge Aug. 27 at Platte River State Park! The competition will be 9 to 11 a.m. at the Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex. Cost is $15 to compete, and participants must be 16 years old or older. Register HERE. […]
Want to see what archery is all about? Never held a bow before? Not sure where to begin? Try Archery is your place to start! This easy-going program covers basic range rules and procedures, along with starter techniques. Participants get to fling arrows on their very first visit! And whether archery turns out to be […]
Bring a blanket and lie beneath the stars at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area! Explore constellations, mythology and much more! This is a great opportunity to watch the Perseids meteor shower, one of the best meteors showers of the year. Meet at the Nature Center. This program is FREE with a valid Nebraska park entry […]
Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. *Please note that this class will meet Aug 29, skipping Sep 5 (Labor Day), and then resume for the remaining three weeks of September.* Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' advice section, depending on your […]
Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. *Please note that this class will meet Aug 29, skipping Sep 5 (Labor Day), and then resume for the remaining three weeks of September.* Choose from a four-week intro pistol class, a 'next-level' weekly practice and […]
This program is designed for seniors who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of nature-related topics with activities indoors and out. Join us on your own or bring along friends of any age. Free program. Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. September 1 - […]
his basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to JOAD and are looking for archery instruction before the next quarter of level 1 classes is available to new students. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. This class section is always open to new students and is prorated depending […]
Get outside for some family-friendly outdoor quality time! Register groups of 3 to 50 (split into pods of five) to experience a guided hike through our archery field course. Participants will get to explore the one-mile trail and make 10 stops at archery stations to take aim at fun targets. No archery experience needed - […]
Join us for 'Accessible Birding - Birding for Everybody and Every Body' at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park on Saturday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m., led by Birdability Captain, Cassandra Dean! Hike details: Meet at the Visitor Center (opens at 8 a.m. for this event). The hike will begin around 8:30 a.m. CST. The […]
Step back in time on September 3 & 4 for Living History at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Schedule: 10:00 a.m. - The Troop (Roll call, inspection, raise colours, and morning gun) 10:15 a.m. - Prepare for Inspection (Saturday only) 11 a.m. - Archeology Tour (Meet at powder magazine) Noon - Assembly, Noon Gun 12:05 […]