Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Try Archery

Try Archery

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

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 […]

Christmas Bird Count for Kids at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Want an opportunity to get your family outdoors over your winter break? Would you like to contribute to science? Join our Christmas Bird Count for Kids event at Schramm Education Center! Learn more about the birds that call Schramm home during the winter while participating in the longest running community science project in the country. […]

$4 – $5
Event Series Try Rifle

Try Rifle

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

Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […]

Up Close & Magical Show at Mahoney

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Enjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! With the camera acting as a giant magnifying glass on stage, be sure not to blink as magic & audience members are projected on a large screen.  Chandler, who has appeared on television with magicians Penn and Teller, will perform […]

Up Close & Magical Show at Mahoney

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Enjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! With the camera acting as a giant magnifying glass on stage, be sure not to blink as magic & audience members are projected on a large screen.  Chandler, who has appeared on television with magicians Penn and Teller, will perform […]

First Day Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us to celebrate the new year by exploring the Old Oak Trail at Ponca State Park! We will meet at the West Shelter for an easy/moderate 1.25-mile hike. Hot cocoa, cookies and a warm fire will be available after the hike. You may want to bring a water bottle, snack, camera, Bird ID book, […]

First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 1 Drive 25A, Elwood, NE

Join us for a First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA! Enjoy the winter scenery and wildlife along the Roper Section Trail along Johnson Lake on this 1 to 2 mile, easy hike on a paved, accessible trail. Bring your warm clothing, cameras and binoculars! Dogs are allowed on a six-foot leash. Bottled water and […]

First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA

Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area 1475 Hwy. 61 N., Ogallala, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA! Meet at 10 a.m. at the Eagle Viewing Station for an scenic 3.5 mile, out-and-back hike on flat gravel. Along the way, we'll keep an eye out for birds and wildlife. Hot beverages will also be served, along with s'mores, cookies […]

Event Series First Shots Pistol

First Shots Pistol

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

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 […]

Event Series Try Archery

Try Archery

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

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 […]