Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

First Day Hike at Mormon Island SRA

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

Join us on New Year's Day for a sunset hike at Mormon Island SRA! We'll be exploring the Chain-of-Lakes Trail for an easy, one mile hike on flat, mowed grass. Hikers can enjoy the wintry sunset along the beautiful Platte River and maybe catch some of the natural sights and sounds that the trail has […]

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 […]

Big Game Meeting – Geneva

Geneva Public Library 1043 G Street, Geneva, NE

Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public information meetings this winter. These meetings, which are scheduled in each Game and Parks district, begin at 6:30 p.m. local time and will last 2½ hours. The first half hour will be an open […]

Zoology for Beginners at Mahoney State Park

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

Join us for Zoology for Beginners at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Mahoney State Park! Discover the field of zoology with an introduction to animal classification, physical and behavioral animal adaptations and how naturalists care for our Ambassador Animals. You’ll meet some of our live animals and participate in animal-related […]

Event Series Christmas at the Mansion

Christmas at the Mansion

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way the Morton family did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience. See the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion at its festive best during the holiday season. Enjoy vintage décor, special holiday-themed collections on display, and holiday music to get you into the spirit of the season. This […]

Zoology for Beginners at Mahoney State Park

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

Join us for Zoology for Beginners at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Mahoney State Park! Discover the field of zoology with an introduction to animal classification, physical and behavioral animal adaptations and how naturalists care for our Ambassador Animals. You’ll meet some of our live animals and participate in animal-related […]

Event Series Christmas at the Mansion

Christmas at the Mansion

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way the Morton family did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience. See the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion at its festive best during the holiday season. Enjoy vintage décor, special holiday-themed collections on display, and holiday music to get you into the spirit of the season. This […]

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 Christmas at the Mansion

Christmas at the Mansion

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way the Morton family did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience. See the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion at its festive best during the holiday season. Enjoy vintage décor, special holiday-themed collections on display, and holiday music to get you into the spirit of the season. This […]

Women’s Archery Happy Hour – January

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

Mondays in January, 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' practice and coaching 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 […]

Big Game Meeting – Arapahoe

Ella Missing Center 411 6th St, Arapahoe, NE

Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public information meetings this winter. These meetings, which are scheduled in each Game and Parks district, begin at 6:30 p.m. local time and will last 2½ hours. The first half hour will be an open […]

Women’s Intro Level Pistol – January

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

Mondays in January, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. The Intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with various caliber firearms. Intro class will be available from 7-8 pm. The sessions will be taught at an indoor facility and space is limited. $60/participant, ages 16+ […]