Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

North Platte City Nature Challenge Mini BioBlitz

Cody Park 1601 N Jeffers St, North Platte, NE

From 10 a.m. to noon May 2, Game and Parks will host the North Platte City Nature Challenge Mini BioBlitz at Cody Park, along the North Platte River. Learn how to identify: Aquatic Species with Meghan Manary Plants and Fungi with Julie Geiser Birds with Boni Edwards Participants are welcome to stay at each station […]

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 […]

City Nature Challenge ID Party: Birds & Insects

During the City Nature Challenge observation period (April 29- May 2, 2022), people across the state make hundreds of wildlife observations on the app, iNaturalist. We have until May 8th to identify as many of these plant and animal observations as possible! Join us on Zoom over the lunch hour for an CNC ID Party! […]

Youth Fishing Instructor Certification Class

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

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 […]

Nebraska’s Indian Wars History at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

Monday, Memorial Day, May 30th at 3:00pm Come join Jeff Barnes presentation on the "Contract and Conflict: The Monumental Story of Nebraska and the Indian Wars". a chronological telling of the meetings of Native American and European Americans in Nebraska, from peace through war, as commemorated in historical monuments and markers.  These memos from the […]

City Nature Challenge ID Party: Plants & Fungi

During the City Nature Challenge observation period (April 29- May 2, 2022), people across the state make hundreds of wildlife observations on the app, iNaturalist. We have until May 8th to identify as many of these plant and animal observations as possible! Join us on Zoom over the lunch hour for a CNC ID Party! […]

City Nature Challenge ID Party: Scales, Tails & Scat

During the City Nature Challenge observation period (April 29- May 2, 2022), people across the state make hundreds of wildlife observations on the app, iNaturalist. We have until May 8th to identify as many of these plant and animal observations as possible! Join us on Zoom over the lunch hour (12:30- 1:30 CST/ 11:30- 12:30 […]

Spring Sip Nebraska Wine, Beer & Spirits at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Every year in the spring and fall, Sip Nebraska brings together a passionate community of local wine, craft beer, spirits, and their fans to celebrate Nebraska's beverage industry at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Friday, May 6 (4 PM-10 PM) Saturday, May 7 (1 PM-10 PM) A full weekend of unlimited tastings from Nebraska's best-produced […]

Boating Safety Course – Ashland (Option A)

Weekend Lakeside Bar & Grill 339 Thomas Lake Rd, Ashland, NE

NOTE: This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course. NOTE: $10 registration fee to be paid by cash or check at class. Pre-registration is required.  Please bring a sack lunch, snack and a drink.  Students may also bring money to purchase lunch at the restaurant.

$10

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 […]

$10

Spring Sip Nebraska Wine, Beer & Spirits at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Every year in the spring and fall, Sip Nebraska brings together a passionate community of local wine, craft beer, spirits, and their fans to celebrate Nebraska's beverage industry at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Friday, May 6 (4 PM-10 PM) Saturday, May 7 (1 PM-10 PM) A full weekend of unlimited tastings from Nebraska's best-produced […]