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Constellations on the Landscape: Wildlife Need Dark Skies, Too

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area NE-97 & Cedar Bay, Valentine, NE

Join us at Merritt Reservoir SRA for Constellations on the Landscape: Wildlife Need Dark Skies, Too! Discover the fantastic world of weird and wonderful nighttime insects as we celebrate Merritt Reservoir’s designation as an International Dark Sky Park. Using night lighting equipment we will investigate firsthand the relationship between dark skies and wildlife. Location: NSP […]

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 18th & 22nd, 2023. 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 […]

Event Series Wildcat Hills BioBlitz

Wildcat Hills BioBlitz

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

Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of the Wildcat Hills! During a BioBlitz, participants and experts find and identify as many species as possible!  All materials needed for the sessions will be provided. Be sure to dress accordingly to the weather (Bring along close-toed shoes, sunscreen, waterbottle, etc.) Some […]

Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas – Field Training

Stiefel Johnson Trailhead 5217 SW 84th St., Denton, NE

Join Xerces Society  and Nebraska Game and Parks in the field to learn how to participate in the Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas! The Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas is a statewide community science project that tracks and conserves our native bumble bees. Anyone is welcome to join the Atlas, no experience is needed! At this field […]

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Calamus Castles at Calamus Reservoir SRA

Calamus State Recreation Area 42285 York Point Rd, Burwell, NE

Join us at Calamus Reservoir SRA for Calamus Castles! Schedule: 11 a.m. - Registration begins at Homestead Knolls Day Use Area 12 p.m. - Sculpting begins 4 p.m. - Sculpting ends and judging begins 5 p.m. - Winners and awards presentation at Day Use Area Class options: 10 and under Open class Family groups (all […]

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 […]

Event Series Go Explore: Outdoor Skills

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! If extended care* options […]

Event Series Women’s Archery Happy Hour – July

Women’s Archery Happy Hour – July

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

Mondays in July, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' advice section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 […]

Event Series Archery 1 – JOAD

Archery 1 – 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 or who are still working to advance to Archery 2. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. Our Center Shot Archery Academy* course includes achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student in improvement […]

Event Series Women’s Range Night – July

Women’s Range Night – July

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

Mondays in July, 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 Go Explore: Outdoor Skills

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! If extended care* options […]

Event Series Community Fishing Event: Bellevue

Community Fishing Event: Bellevue

Kramer Lake - Bellevue Bellevue, 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 […]