Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Milkweeds and Monarch butterflies, these two things go together like peanut butter and pickles…no really, they go great together. But anyway Milkweeds are perennial plants which get their name from their milky sap. They occur just about anywhere and are critical for the lifecycle of the Monarch Butterfly. But, these butterflies aren’t the only insects […]
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 […]
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 […]
Environmental Educators—We need your valuable input! The Nebraska Natural Legacy Plan, our state’s wildlife action plan, is in the process of being revised, and public comment is essential to make this plan for everyone. You’re invited to attend a public meeting on June 28 at the Hastings Museum to give your feedback regarding the education section […]
Join us at Schramm Education Center for Nature at Nightfall! Nature at Nightfall is an evening celebration of nature that is made possible thanks to many valued partners. Meet live animals, view the night sky, go on a night hike, observe bat netting science, discover moths, find pond critters and more! At arrival, look for […]
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. […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on June 25 -or- 29, 2024. This match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the […]
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 […]
Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park for Mudville! Yes, you’ll get muddy and should definitely pack a change of clothes. Join us at the Outdoor Pavilion for excitement, education and mud! Make mud pies & mud art, dig in dirt and discover our slip & slide with a very muddy twist! Dress for a […]
Join reenactor, historian, and collector Shane Johnson in an exploration of his medieval knights collection! Johnson, a long-time member of the Fremont Pathfinders, has come to Fort Hartsuff for many years for 1870s military reenactments. This time, he is taking us to a whole different historical period with his extensive collection of reproduction medieval flags, […]
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]
