Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Mondays in December, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol, but firearms such as rifles, shotguns, and muzzleloaders may also be covered […]
Mondays in December, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. The Intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with various caliber firearms. Intro class will be available from 7-8 pm. The sessions will be taught at an indoor facility and space is limited. This will be […]
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 […]
Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public information meetings this winter. These meetings, which are scheduled in each Game and Parks district, begin at 6:30 p.m. local time and will last 2½ hours. The first half hour will be an open […]
Join us at Indian Cave State Park for the Christmas Bird Count! Come join the fun; learn bird identification tips and see some uncommon species. Please dress for the weather. Bring your water bottles, binoculars, and bird ID book if you have one. A free soup lunch will be provided. (Please register for the soup […]
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 […]
In this last episode of the 2024 Science of Series we will be focusing on Prairie Dogs. Depending on who you talk to they are either an ecological oasis or a nuisance species, we will touch on both in this final episode. These rodents are sometimes called keystone species as they provide homes and resources […]
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 […]
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. […]
Enjoy the beautiful winter season with friends and family at this Yule Log Festival at Platte River State Park! All Yule Log activities take place at Walter Scott Jr. Lodge. ACTIVITIES -Pinecone Bird Feeders -Kid Friendly Crafts -Winter Holiday Cooking Decorating Contest: A fun holiday cookie competition. Bring your decorated festive platter of cookies to […]
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 […]
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Ponca State Park with lighted hayrack rides through the woods. Rides are FREE and start at 4:40 p.m. every Saturday in December. Guests can sign up for hayrack rides at the Park Office/Resource and Education Center, which is also the pick up and drop off location. Rides […]
