Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Try Rifle

Try Rifle

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

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! […]

Event Series Try Archery

Try Archery

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

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 […]

Community Fishing Event: North Platte

Iron Horse Lake - North Platte North Platte, 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 […]

2023 USA Archery Neb State JOAD & Adult 3D Championships

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

DATES Saturday, August 12, 2023 -or- Sunday, August 13, 2023 LOCATION Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 SCHEDULE Check-in, equipment check, practice, and competition will be directed from the assembly area for the outdoor field range. Groups must have minimum 3 archers to begin; 4 archers max […]

Outdoor 3D Archery Tournament (Marked Distance)

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

DATES Saturday, August 12, 2023 -or- Sunday, August 13, 2023 LOCATION Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 SCHEDULE Check-in, equipment check, practice, and competition will be directed from the assembly area for the outdoor field range. Groups must have minimum 3 archers to begin; 4 archers max […]

Youth Hunter Education Challenge

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

We’re inviting young hunter education graduates to put their skills to the test! This fun, free competition gives kids ages 11 to 17 the opportunity to improve their hunting, marksmanship, and safety skills while competing for prizes. Participants will receive hands-on training from certified instructors in six skills areas, giving them expertise in all methods […]

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Event Series Women’s Archery Happy Hour – August

Women’s Archery Happy Hour – August

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

Mondays in August, 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 […]

Event Series Women’s Range Night – August

Women’s Range Night – August

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

Mondays in August, 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 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 […]

Kayak Cleanup at Holmes Lake

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, 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 be providing […]

Trivia Night: Ponca

Team up with your friends and family for a fun night of nature themed trivia. Prizes, specials, and memories to be created. Meet at Cedar Hills Bar & Grill on Main Street Ponca. This is a free event.

Event Series Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]