Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Community Fishing Event: Grand Island

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, 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 […]

Community Fishing Event: Schuyler

City Park Pond 1103 B Street, Schuyler, Nebraska

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 […]

11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 26-27 for the 11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July! Schedule July 26  6-8 p.m.: Make-n-take Christmas ornaments -Food truck: foot-long chili dogs ($4) & rood beer floats ($3) -Free freeze pops & make-your-own-s'mores 9 p.m.: […]

7th Annual Crofton’s Dam Race

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area 54731 897 Rd., Crofton, NE

Join us for the 7th annual Crofton's Dam Race at scenic Lewis and Clark Lake in northeast Nebraska! Kayak. Run. Bike. Choose your adventure between three events: A sprint triathlon with kayaking instead of swimming, a half marathon or 12-mile bike race. Participants must be 14 years or older. The triathlon can be done individually […]

Umbrella Match for Handguns – Match 2 of 3

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

Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on July 23rd & 27th, 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 […]

11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 26-27 for the 11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July! Schedule July 26  6-8 p.m.: Make-n-take Christmas ornaments -Food truck: foot-long chili dogs ($4) & rood beer floats ($3) -Free freeze pops & make-your-own-s'mores 9 p.m.: […]

Beginning Wildfowl Carver Course

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Learn how to create a miniature duck decoy! Experienced, award-winning carvers of the Central Flyway Decoy Collectors and Carvers club will lead you step-by-step through the carving process to complete a miniature redhead duck decoy over the course of four weekly, 4-hour sessions on Saturdays beginning July 27 at the Schramm Education Center. Sessions include […]

Moth Lighting Bioblitz at Schramm

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

In celebration of Nebraska Moth Week, Schramm Park State Recreation Area and Nebraska Extension are teaming up to hold a moth bioblitz. Join Nebraska Extension Educator for Urban Entomology, Kait Chapman, as she leads a moth lighting program in the park. Learn about the moths of Nebraska by observing the moths and other nocturnal insects […]

Schramm After Dark: Moth Night

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

In celebration of Nebraska Moth Week, Nebraska Extension Educator for Urban Entomology, Kait Chapman, will lead a moth lighting bioblitz at Schramm Park State Recreation Area. Bring a flashlight, search for moths at the light trap, and learn about moths and other nocturnal insects in Nebraska. We will use the iNaturalist app to document the […]

Go Explore: Outdoor Skills

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

This outdoor skills-focused camp will take students to the next level in outdoor preparedness. Youth that are new, intermediate, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Topics covered include shooting range safety, marksmanship, wildlife conservation, equipment knowledge, and outdoor survival skills - games included!   Campers may be […]

Round Raft Adventure at Schramm Park State Recreation Area

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

Join us at Schramm Park State Recreation Area for a Round Raft Adventure! Round Rafts are the perfect watercraft for floating around in a pond. Look for the Round Raft Adventure trailer in the park area during the listed times. You must fit in a lifejacket to participate (sizes XXS to 4XL). View Venture Park […]

Community Fishing Event: Papillion

Halleck Park Lake - Papillion Papillion, 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 […]