Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Bird House & Feeder Making at Swanson Reservoir

Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area 36166 Road 44B, Trenton, NE

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month by making bird houses and feeders from recycled materials! This event is great for all ages. Supplies will be available while they last, but feel free to bring your own - milk jugs, nesting materials, stickers, etc. Meet at Trail 4 large shelter directly across from the marina. A valid park […]

Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Join our total lunar eclipse viewing party at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Wear your favorite PJ as we stay up late to view the Blood Moon. This eclipse is the first of two total lunar eclipses in 2022. This is a FREE program, but a valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required.

Nebraska Nature Nerd Night: Nebraska Wildlife Research Wonders

What type of wildlife research happens in our state? What exciting things have Nebraska biologists uncovered about our natural world? Join this exciting nerd night as we hear from field researchers and scientists from Nebraska Game and Parks on the latest projects and discoveries happening right here in our state. This is a FREE event, […]

FREE

Homeschool Hikes, Monthly Nature Exploration Program at Schramm Park

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Schramm Park is launching a new, monthly, nature exploration program geared towards homeschool families. Each month, join an outdoor educator for a guided hike on the Schramm Park hiking trails. As we explore, we’ll ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. You’ll have the opportunity to observe local phenomena, plants, and animals while […]

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: Lincoln

Cosmic Eye Brewing Company 6800 P St. Suit3e #300, Lincoln, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win prizes at […]

FREE

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: North Platte

Pals Brewing Company 4520 S. Buffalo Bill Ave., North Platte, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win prizes at […]

FREE

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: Elkhorn

Jukes Ale Works 20560 Elkhorn Dr., Elkhorn, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win prizes at […]

FREE

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: Scottsbluff

Flyover Brewing Company 1824 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win prizes at […]

FREE

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night: Wayne

Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win prizes at […]

FREE
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 […]

Second Shots Pistol

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

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 […]

Event Series Explore JOAD

Explore JOAD

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

This basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to JOAD and are looking for archery instruction before the next quarter of level 1 classes is available to new students. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. This class section is always open to new students and is prorated depending […]