Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

13th Annual Outdoor Adventure & Morel Run at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Join us at Indian Cave State Park for the 13th annual Outdoor Adventure, including the annual Morel Mile and 5K Run! Activity Schedule: 7:30 a.m. Run registration/check-in 8 a.m. Morel Mile and 5K Run 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mushroom Hunt Contest 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dutch Oven Cooking /Free Samples 1 p.m. - […]

Nebraska Master Naturalist PLUS Workshop

Certified Nebraska Master Naturalists are invited to the Nebraska Master Naturalist PLUS Workshop. This workshop is an opportunity for current certified Master Naturalists to come together with Master Naturalists in Training, to receive continuing education and volunteer hours. In this two-day workshop participants will receive training and hands-on experience in bioblitzs, the City Nature Challenge […]

FREE!

Framing Nature: Education through Photography

April 22nd, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here     Humans are inherently visual creatures and the media-rich world that we currently live in amplifies our need for visual stimuli. This presentation will dive into why visual aids are important, how they can be used to educate the public, and why photography is […]

FREE!

Earth Day Art at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day through art and writing while on a discovery stroll through the forest and prairie! We will create a collage of nature sketches from our observations and then use watercolors to add interest. All supplies are provided and the walking will be primarily on paved or flatter trail areas. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Trek through the Trees at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Join us at Platte River State Park to Trek through the Trees! Spend time among the trees while walking through the forest on Arbor Day! Play Tree Bingo as you hike with a naturalist, learning tree-related fun facts along the way. We’ll search for unique trees, signs of life in the trees, seed pods, different […]

Trek through the Trees at E.T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Join us at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park to Trek through the Trees! Spend time among the trees while walking through the forest on Arbor Day. Play Tree Bingo as you hike with a naturalist, learning tree-related fun facts along the way. We’ll search for unique trees, signs of life in the trees, seed pods, […]

Event Series Archery Club – JOAD

Archery Club – JOAD

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

Our recreational archery club is open to participants who have previously been enrolled in JOAD at the intermediate level OR have achieved the listed prerequisites. There will be no formal archery lesson or achievements for this section - archers are able to come and work at their own pace and can request guidance if desired. […]

RV There Yet TV – S3: Nebraska Episode

Tune into Season 3 of RV There Yet? TV Series, featuring stunning views from the Nebraska Panhandle! Show hosts Kevin and Patrice will explore Fort Robinson State Park and Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area--enjoying a jeep ride and trout fishing at Fort Rob, along with visits to the Wildcat Hills Nature Center, the Shooting Sport […]