Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Inquiry-based learning prioritizes a learner's questions and ideas by engaging their innate sense of curiosity and awe. As educators we get to be facilitators of learning, here to guide and support the process of investigation. You don't need to know every bird or flower or tree to engage your learners in nature education. Each workshop […]
You may never have heard the word ungulate, but odds are you have seen many of them, even here in Nebraska. To boil it down ungulates are large mammals with hooves. They then use the hoofed tips to support their body weight while standing or moving. There could be odd-toed and even-toed ungulates. But, what’s […]
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 […]
Looking for a cozy Valentine’s Day weekend away from home? Visit Ponca State Park and enjoy a Birds and Breakfast package that includes birding activities, the Great Backyard Bird County, 30% lodging discount, a bottle of wine or cider, a bundle of firewood and a Saturday Breakfast. During the month of February, the National Audubon […]
Reserve a beautiful lake view cabin at Lewis and Clark SRA on February 10-12 or February 17-19 and unlock a 30% discount ($224 plus tax for 2 nights; minimum 2 night stay required). Optional: A Sweetheart Package can be added on for $35. This includes early check in and late check out, pet fee waived, […]
Visit beautiful Niobrara State Park for a cozy Valentine's weekend getaway on the weekends of Feb. 10-12th or Feb. 17-19 and unlock a 30% discount for a minimum 2 night stay! Check out our $35 add-on Sweetheart Package, complete with early check in and late check out, waived pet fee, wine glasses, and gift baskets […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's GSSF Indoor League Series - Match 3 on February 7 -or- 11, 2023. For this series, each match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is the FINAL match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available […]
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 […]
Because a prairie winter won’t stop us, it just adds to the adventure.
Enjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Nov. 26 for the first of several dates. Chandler, who has appeared on television with magicians Penn and Teller, will perform at 3 p.m. at Kountze Memorial Theater. Other performances will be (all begin at 3 p.m. unless otherwise […]
Visit scenic Platte River State Park for a romantic Valentine's Saturday Steak Night or Sunday Brunch (or both!) on Feb. 11 and 12 at the Walter Scott Jr. Lodge & Restaurant! Saturday's dinner will include choices of steak, chicken, fish, appetizers, a salad bar and more! Sunday will feature hand-carved buffalo tenderloin and ham, homemade […]
Visit scenic Platte River State Park for a romantic Valentine's Saturday Steak Night or Sunday Brunch (or both!) on Feb. 11 and 12 at the Walter Scott Jr. Lodge & Restaurant! Saturday's dinner will include choices of steak, chicken, fish, appetizers, a salad bar and more! Sunday will feature hand-carved buffalo tenderloin and ham, homemade […]
