Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
The Outdoor Classroom, found at the Northeast District Office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is a place for young and old to be inspired by unstructured outdoor play. Climbing trees, digging, turning over logs to find critters are a foundational part of development in early childhood. Connecting or reconnecting with nature as adults […]
Add excitement and variety to your range practice by joining one of our indoor archery leagues! Ages 10 and up. Both leagues will follow the round schedule listed below and run for 8 weeks, with scores recorded each week and a cumulative score for the series. Target face and distances will accord to each round's […]
Cultural & Historical Interpretation Panel Discussion November 9, 2022 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Central Time) Free virtual webinar, registration here: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/.../tJwqcuihrD8pEtypHy597... Hear from a panel of professional cultural and historical interpreters on successful methods and practices used in interpreting cultural and historical resources in Nebraska. Panelists will be representing state, federal, and community interpretation sites […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks staff and Nebraska Master Naturalists for a Twilight Wander in Wilderness Park. This family friendly program is all about observation of the natural transitions of this season. There will be so much to see, hear, and experience! What to expect: In addition to seasonal changes, this program will also focus […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host a trivia night at Cosmic Eye Brewing in Lincoln! Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win some awesome nature prizes- […]
Gobble, gobble! Come along as we discover the unique characteristics behind turkeys and how they communicate with each other. This monthly homeschool program will meet at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center south of Gering NE. These programs will be conducted rain or shine, so be prepared for the unpredictable Nebraska weather! A valid Nebraska Game […]
Check Meowt! I’m sure that’s what a catfish could say, if they could talk. Anyway, in Nebraska we have catfish, and they are some of the most prominent known fishes in Nebraska- because of their whiskers, or barbells. And maybe because our state fish is a Channel Catfish. These fish are so weird, and yet […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's GSSF Indoor League Series - Match 3 on November 8 -or- 12, 2022. For this series, each match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is the FINAL match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available […]
Join us at Platte River State Park for Veterans Appreciation Day! Family-friendly activities will include trap, .22 rifle and pellet gun shooting, archery, tomahawks, and slingshots. The first 50 visitors with any military ID will receive a token for one free shooting activity. Equipment is provided and instructors will be on hand for each activity. […]
