Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Animals Signs in the Spring at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Hike with park naturalists and look for signs of animals out on the trails. You may know an animal has been around by the tracks they leave, the homes they have made or the scat they scatter about. Become a “Critter Scene Investigator” (CSI) expert as you seek out signs at Schramm Park.

Youth Fishing Instructor Certification Class, North Platte

North Platte Fish Hatchery 444 E State Farm Rd, North Platte, Nebraska

Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]

Fisheries Public Informational Meeting: Southeast District

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's fisheries biologists for a virtual discussion on fisheries management during public informational meetings March 18-21. Four virtual Zoom meetings – one for each Game and Parks district – will occur over three days, with fisheries biologists presenting updates on regional projects and providing local fishing outlooks. The informal, […]

Discovery Trail Hike at Schramm Park SRA

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

Discover a world of curiosities on a trail hike with Nebraska Master Naturalist and Educator, Jeff Lacey. Learn how to share what you have discovered through writing, sketching and note-taking in a field journal. This program is for all ages and creative ability levels. Meet at the Schramm Education Center.   Cover photo taken by […]

Event Series College Night on the Range

College Night on the Range

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

Take a break from the grind and try a unique activity! Practice with friends! The possibilities are... well, not endless, but might be fun. Every Tuesday 7-9 pm this semester, College Night at the Outdoor Ed Center gives you the chance to learn, relax, and improve your skills. Never shot a bow before? Not a […]

Fisheries Public Informational Meeting: Southwest District

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's fisheries biologists for a virtual discussion on fisheries management during public informational meetings March 18-21. Four virtual Zoom meetings – one for each Game and Parks district – will occur over three days, with fisheries biologists presenting updates on regional projects and providing local fishing outlooks. The informal, […]

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 […]

$4 – $5

Fisheries Public Informational Meeting: Northwest District

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's fisheries biologists for a virtual discussion on fisheries management during public informational meetings March 18-21. Four virtual Zoom meetings – one for each Game and Parks district – will occur over three days, with fisheries biologists presenting updates on regional projects and providing local fishing outlooks. The informal, […]

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 […]

$4 – $5
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 […]

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 […]

Fisheries Public Informational Meeting: Northeast District

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's fisheries biologists for a virtual discussion on fisheries management during public informational meetings March 18-21. Four virtual Zoom meetings – one for each Game and Parks district – will occur over three days, with fisheries biologists presenting updates on regional projects and providing local fishing outlooks. The informal, […]