Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Try archery, sling shots and atlatl at Mahoney State Park on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.! Join us behind in the field behind the Bur Oak Shelter. Each of these methods of shooting require participants to use a simple machine to project an object at a target. We’ll test your precision and accuracy with […]
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 […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Lincoln City Libraries for the "Creature Comforts: Crafting Homes for Wild Neighbors" family workshop series. This engaging hands-on program is designed to connect families with the natural world around them. In this workshop, families will create a frog and toad abode to place in their backyard. Participants will also […]
Take your first shots with us! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy - and, thanks to NSSF partnership*, it's only $10! At a First Shots seminar, you'll receive: -An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms -Individual and group training […]
Roll up your pant legs and meet us at Crawdad Creek for some aquatic exploration! Net and identify the critters you find and discuss their role in the ecosystem. Bring extra clothes, towels, bug spray, etc.! Park permit required for entry.
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. Join us for our Annual Table Creek Rendezvous (Mountain Man Encampment). Enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, fabric dyes and printing, seed beadwork, rigid heddle weaving, leather […]
Take a Friday evening float on Jenny Newman Lake! Join us at Owen Landing to partake in your preferred paddle-craft: kayak or canoe. Paddling is available for all skill levels and equipment is provided. Participants must fit in a life jacket to participate. Park permit required for entry.
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. […]
Saddle up your horses and join us for the annual Enders Trail Ride on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Enders SRA! The trail ride will be about two hours of riding through the state recreation area where visitors will be able to view wildlife and beautiful scenery from the beach and through the wooded areas of […]
Hike with a naturalist to look for seeds in the park and pollinator gardens on Saturdays, Sept. 7 and Sept. 28! Make observations, learn how seeds travel and identify the trees that certain seeds have fallen from. Meet in the lobby of the education center. All ages are welcome.
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […]
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 […]
