Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a three-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 […]
Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park every Tuesday for Beginner Birding! Explore the world of birding and hike the park looking for birds with a Naturalist. Meet at the Owen Marina. *** Programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Please […]
The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's GSSF Indoor League Series - Match 1 on September 12 -or- 16, 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 FIRST match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available […]
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to your […]
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 […]
This basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to Junior Olympic Archery Development 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 […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's GSSF Indoor League Series - Match 1 on September 12 -or- 16, 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 FIRST match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available […]
NOTE: This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course. NOTE: $10 registration fee to be paid by cash or check at class. Pre-registration is required. Please bring a sack lunch, snack and a drink. NOTE: Vessel exams will be offered after class. Please advise when registering for the class if […]
Join us for the 18th annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park this September 16 & 17, 2023! The annual Ponca Expo encourages people to get outdoors and connect with nature. Activities will include kayaking, shooting sports, fishing, rock climbing, butterfly tagging, bird banding, petting zoo, log rolling, ropes obstacle course and much […]
Join us at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park for Birding for Everybody and Every Body! A free birding activity that is accessible and inclusive! Open to everyone including beginner birders and families with small children. Join a guided bird outing or view birds from the Visitor Center lobby. Meet at the Visitor Center. The […]
Join Naturalist and Geologist Leah Stirrup at the geological outcrop in the park to learn about rocks and fossils. Conduct chemistry experiments on rocks, learn the significance of the rock cycle in Nebraska and more! The outcrop is located at the park’s east entrance across from the canoe launch. *** Programs are subject to […]
