Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

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 […]

Community Fishing Night: Scottsbluff

Zoo Park Pond - Scottsbluff Scottsbluff, NE

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 for years to learn. All participants ages 16 and older need a fishing license. Visit OutdoorNebraska.org for […]

Bird Migration in Nebraska: Survival by Degrees

‘Bird migration is one of the most amazing natural spectacles on the planet. Migration is also one of the most physiologically demanding and dangerous events during the lives of migratory birds, and climate change has only increased these challenges for many species. This talk will explore migration, research, and new conservation tools and challenges for […]

FREE!

NGPC Southeast District Birding Day

Iron Horse Trail Lake Recreation Area Du Bois, NE

Join us at Iron Horse Trail Lake Recreation Area & Lores Branch WMA for a bird hike and speakers. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the parking lot at the east entrance on the south side of Iron Horse Trail Lake Recreation Area to divide into groups and hike looking for woodland, grassland and other bird […]