Outdoor Skills

Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

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 7 -or- 11, 2022. 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 […]

2022 USA Archery Neb State JOAD & Adult Outdoor Championship

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

DATE Saturday, June 11, 2022 LOCATION Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 This State Championship event is sanctioned by USA Archery as a World Archery STAR 72-Arrow Outdoor Round and is eligible for National and World Records. SCHEDULE Please start your check in at the front desk […]

Event Series Go Explore: Survival

Go Explore: Survival

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

Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]

Women’s Archery Happy Hour (Mondays) – June

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

Mondays in June, 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 class features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes […]

Event Series Explore Archery

Explore Archery

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

Explore Archery is a fun and perfect fit for beginners of any ability wanting to get started in the sport of archery. If a student is fairly new to archery and looking for a full introductory program, Explore Archery has everything you need - bows, arrows, and enthusiastic instructors! You'll learn range safety, fundamentals of […]

Women’s Pistol Range Night (Mondays) – June

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

Mondays in June, you are invited to join in an evening of handgun education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class, a 'next-level' weekly advice section, or a once-a-month club night depending on your comfort with the material. The intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing […]

Event Series Go Explore: Survival

Go Explore: Survival

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

Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]

Event Series Go Explore: Survival

Go Explore: Survival

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

Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]

Event Series Go Explore: Survival

Go Explore: Survival

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

Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]

Explore JOAD

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

This 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 […]

Nebraska Pollinator Week Challenge: 2022

We challenge you to participate in the annual Nebraska Pollinator Week Challenge, June 20- June 26, 2022! Participating is easy! Step 1: Find a pollinator (bee, butterfly, hummingbird, etc.) Step 2: Snap a picture Step 3: Upload to iNaturalist! Anyone who participates in the challenge can submit to receive a pollinator prize pack through the […]

Event Series Go Explore: Hunting

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. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]