Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Discover Fly Fishing: Bellevue

Kramer Lake - Bellevue Bellevue, NE

Come to learn about Fly Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid Fly Fishing Angler will be set up near there to help you Discover Fly Fishing. There is no cost to attend and participate. This event is being held at Kramer Lake.

Community Fishing Event: Bellevue

Kramer Lake - Bellevue Bellevue, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

Event Series Second Shots Pistol

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 […]

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. […]

Full Moon Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Enjoy a guided hike under a full moon with a Ponca State Park Naturalist on the Corps of Discovery Trail! Meet on the riverfront. Dates:May 23rd at 9:30 p.m.June 21st at 9:30 p.m.July 21st at 9:30 p.m.August 19th at 8:30 p.m. This hike will last 45 minutes to an hour and may be canceled due […]

Pollinators, Plants and Prairie Pines!

Prairie Pines

Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Prairie Pines for a buzz-worthy event celebrating our pollinator pals! Discover the vital role that bees, butterflies, and more play in our ecosystem through interactive activities. From DIY bee baths to a pollinator bioblitz, there's something for all ages to enjoy. Learn how you can make a difference in […]

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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 – 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 section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 pm […]

Women’s Range Night – June

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

Mondays in June, 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 […]

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 […]

Public Input Meeting: Nebraska Natural Legacy Plan

University of Nebraska Panhandle Research & Extension Center 4502 Ave I, Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Environmental Educators—We need your valuable input! The Nebraska Natural Legacy Plan, our state’s wildlife action plan, is in the process of being revised, and public comment is essential to make this plan for everyone. You’re invited to attend a public meeting on June 25 at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research & Extension Center in Scottsbluff […]

Round Raft Adventure at Schramm Park State Recreation Area

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us at Schramm Park State Recreation Area for a Round Raft Adventure! Round Rafts are the perfect watercraft for floating around in a pond. Look for the Round Raft Adventure trailer in the park area during the listed times. You must fit in a lifejacket to participate (sizes XXS to 4XL). View Venture Park […]