Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Women’s Range Night – November

Women’s Range Night – November

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

Mondays in November, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro pistol class or a 'next-level' weekly practice and skill-building section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with a pistol […]

Event Series Fall NASP League

Fall NASP League

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

Just because you are picking up your homework again this fall doesn't mean you have to put down your bow. Join us for NASP League and you can practice every week... for prizes! Youth aged 8 to 19 can sign up for this league to practice and compete for 6 weeks, from November to December. […]

Event Series Fall NASP League

Fall NASP League

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

Just because you are picking up your homework again this fall doesn't mean you have to put down your bow. Join us for NASP League and you can practice every week... for prizes! Youth aged 8 to 19 can sign up for this league to practice and compete for 6 weeks, from November to December. […]

Event Series College Night on the Range

College Night on the Range

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

Take a break from the grind and try a unique activity! Practice with friends! The possibilities are... well, not endless, but might be fun. Every Tuesday 7-9 pm this semester, College Night at the Outdoor Ed Center gives you the chance to learn, relax, and improve your skills. Never shot a bow before? Not a […]

Explore Rifle (Ages 8-10)

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

Looking for a good way to introduce your child to the lifelong habits of safe gun handling and the basic concepts of marksmanship? Whether your child is interested in recreation, competition, or hunting, this class is where they need to be! Explore Rifle is a 4-week course designed for youth ages 8-10, but open to […]

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 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 […]

Nebraska Master Naturalist 2023 Fall Conference

Crane Trust 9325 South Alda Road, Wood River, NE

You are invited to the 2023 Nebraska Master Naturalist Fall Conference! The conference theme this year is, New Beginnings. You can expect a program update from Board President Mike Schrad, meet your new Coordinator Jamie Bachmann, connect with fellow Master Naturalists, and be inspired by their projects, discuss, share ideas, and learn new exciting continuing […]

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! […]

Archery on Fire at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Join us at Platte River State Park for Archery on Fire! Bring the family and learn more about archery. Equipment is provided and knowledgeable staff will be there to help. Activities • Balloon Archery • 3-D Archery • Crossbows • Aerial Archery (weather permitting) • Atlatl • Tomahawk Throwing • Slingshots • Pellet Gun Shooting […]

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 […]

Light Up the Fort at Fort Robinson State Park

Fort Robinson State Park Crawford, NE

Come out to Fort Robinson State Park to view all the holiday lights strung up around the park! Lights can be seen at Campground A, Loop Trail, and Crete Carrier Lodge. Units are decorated by Fort Robinson staff, civic groups and individual businesses. Valid park permit required for entry.