Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Creature Comforts: Crafting Homes for Wild Neighbors

Morton James Public Library 923 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE

Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Morton James Public Library for the "Creature Comforts: Crafting Homes for Wild Neighbors" family workshop series. This engaging hands-on program is designed to connect families with the natural world around them. In this workshop, families will create and decorate a birdhouse that can then be placed around their home. […]

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Discover Fly Fishing: Grand Island

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, NE

Come to learn about Fly Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid Fly Fishing Angler will be set up near there to help you Discover Fly Fishing. There is no cost to attend and participate. This event is being held at Mormon Island Lake 1.

Community Fishing Event: Grand Island

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. 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 […]

Community Fishing Event: Schuyler

City Park Pond 1103 B Street, Schuyler, Nebraska

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. 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 […]

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 […]

11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 26-27 for the 11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July! Schedule July 26  6-8 p.m.: Make-n-take Christmas ornaments -Food truck: foot-long chili dogs ($4) & rood beer floats ($3) -Free freeze pops & make-your-own-s'mores 9 p.m.: […]

7th Annual Crofton’s Dam Race

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area 54731 897 Rd., Crofton, NE

Join us for the 7th annual Crofton's Dam Race at scenic Lewis and Clark Lake in northeast Nebraska! Kayak. Run. Bike. Choose your adventure between three events: A sprint triathlon with kayaking instead of swimming, a half marathon or 12-mile bike race. Participants must be 14 years or older. The triathlon can be done individually […]

Umbrella Match for Handguns – Match 2 of 3

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

Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on July 23rd & 27th, 2024. This match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the […]

Carp-O-Rama: North Platte

Lake Maloney SRA 301 East State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. 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 […]

11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 26-27 for the 11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July! Schedule July 26  6-8 p.m.: Make-n-take Christmas ornaments -Food truck: foot-long chili dogs ($4) & rood beer floats ($3) -Free freeze pops & make-your-own-s'mores 9 p.m.: […]

Schramm After Dark: Moth Night

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

In celebration of Nebraska Moth Week, Nebraska Extension Educator for Urban Entomology, Kait Chapman, will lead a moth lighting bioblitz at Schramm Park State Recreation Area. Bring a flashlight, search for moths at the light trap, and learn about moths and other nocturnal insects in Nebraska. We will use the iNaturalist app to document the […]

Go Explore: Outdoor Skills

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

This outdoor skills-focused camp will take students to the next level in outdoor preparedness. Youth that are new, intermediate, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Topics covered include shooting range safety, marksmanship, wildlife conservation, equipment knowledge, and outdoor survival skills - games included!   Campers may be […]