Outdoor Skills

Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Archery Club – JOAD

Archery Club – JOAD

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

Our recreational archery club is open to participants who have previously been enrolled in JOAD at the intermediate level OR have achieved the listed prerequisites. There will be no formal archery lesson or achievements for this section - archers are able to come and work at their own pace and can request guidance if desired. […]

Event Series Umbrella Match for Handguns

Umbrella Match for Handguns – Match 1 of 3

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

Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on June 25 -or- 29, 2024. This match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the […]

Go Explore: Hunting

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

Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. Campers may be dropped off as early as 8:00 am […]

Women’s Archery Happy Hour – July

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

Mondays in July, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' advice section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 pm to […]

Women’s Range Night – July

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

Mondays in July, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro pistol class or a 'next-level' weekly practice and skill-building section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with a pistol each […]

Kayak Clean Up at Lake Zorinsky

Lake Zorinsky 156th and F St, Omaha, NE

  Wildlife need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. And what’s good for wildlife is good for people too! We know our community believes in the need for healthy land and waters. Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking!    We will […]

Go Explore: Archery

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

This exclusively archery-focused camp will take students' archery skills to the next level. Youth that are new, intermediate, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Topics covered include range safety, equipment knowledge, scoring, intro to competition, stretching and exercises, and lots of practice time - games included!   […]

Women’s Archery Happy Hour – July

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

Mondays in July, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' advice section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 pm to […]

Women’s Range Night – July

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

Mondays in July, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro pistol class or a 'next-level' weekly practice and skill-building section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with a pistol each […]

Second Shots Pistol

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

Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It's also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. Students learn more about ammunition, loading a magazine, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back, and handling malfunctions. Plus, students get the practical experience […]

Go Explore: Girls in the Outdoors

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

This outdoor skills-focused camp, especially for girls, will take campers to the next level in outdoor preparedness. Youth that are new, intermediate, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor trips, more extended hiking excursions, and/or travel emergencies. Topics covered […]

Burrowing Owls: Getting to Know the Critter on the Nebraska Master Naturalist Logo

Burrowing Owls: Getting to Know the Critter on the Nebraska Master Naturalist Logo July 22nd, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here The Burrowing Owl is one of the most charming bird species in Nebraska (and probably the world). Unfortunately, it is a species of conservation concern throughout much of its range. […]

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