Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Visually and sensory impaired guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel, hear and smell at interpretative stations located throughout the Zoo. Nature experts from organizations across Nebraska will engage visitors at each station. Sensory Safari is a partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln Children's Zoo, Mary F. Tous Charitable Foundation and […]
Mahoney State Park near Ashland introduces its newest fall attraction: Jack O’ Lantern World. From Sept. 30-Oct. 30, thousands of jack o’ lanterns carved by 50 artisans will be on display along a three-fourths mile walk. The walk, featuring intricately carved, lighted pumpkins, is designed to be an incredible experience to celebrate Halloween, art, nature […]
Being the largest group in the reptile family, lizards, at least in my opinion, may be one of the most overlooked herpetofauna in Nebraska. It seems that turtles and snakes get all the attention, even though lizards and snakes are very closely related and share the same order. This group has a massive variation ranging […]
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 […]
Mahoney State Park near Ashland introduces its newest fall attraction: Jack O’ Lantern World. From Sept. 30-Oct. 30, thousands of jack o’ lanterns carved by 50 artisans will be on display along a three-fourths mile walk. The walk, featuring intricately carved, lighted pumpkins, is designed to be an incredible experience to celebrate Halloween, art, nature […]
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 […]
Our Center Shot Archery Academy* intermediate level class is open to students who have previously been enrolled at the intermediate level OR have achieved the listed prerequisites. Lessons will focus on the form, equipment, and attitude needed to shoot a bow in recreational and competitive settings. Each session includes a short lesson and coaching while […]
Mahoney State Park near Ashland introduces its newest fall attraction: Jack O’ Lantern World. From Sept. 30-Oct. 30, thousands of jack o’ lanterns carved by 50 artisans will be on display along a three-fourths mile walk. The walk, featuring intricately carved, lighted pumpkins, is designed to be an incredible experience to celebrate Halloween, art, nature […]
Stop and sit awhile at this very relaxing birding event at the scenic Wildcat Hills Nature Center. From the comfort of our chairs, we will record all the bird species we observe. Budding birders are welcome and we will have binoculars for anyone to use. Plus, the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies songbird banding station […]
Join us for the 24th Annual Hallowfest at Ponca State Park! When: Saturday, October 8 & Saturday, October 15. Activity schedule (each Saturday) 9 - 11 a.m. - Archery in the Eric Wiebe Shooting Complex. $1 for 6 arrows; all equipment is provided. 1 p.m. - Bowling with pumpkins down a hillside, through an obstacle […]
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. Imagine what it would be like to attend classes in a one-room schoolhouse by discovering the subjects, books, and techniques used by […]
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 […]
