Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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 […]
Roll up your pant legs and meet us at Crawdad Creek for some aquatic exploration! Net and identify the critters you find and discuss their role in the ecosystem. Bring extra clothes, towels, bug spray, etc.! Park permit required for entry.
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. Join us for our Annual Table Creek Rendezvous (Mountain Man Encampment). Enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, fabric dyes and printing, seed beadwork, rigid heddle weaving, leather […]
Take a Friday evening float on Jenny Newman Lake! Join us at Owen Landing to partake in your preferred paddle-craft: kayak or canoe. Paddling is available for all skill levels and equipment is provided. Participants must fit in a life jacket to participate. Park permit required for entry.
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. […]
The 2024 Nebraska Youth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational will be September 28, 2024 at the Pressey Wildlife Management Area (located 17 miles south of Broken Bow). This is a FREE competition, open to all youth age 11 or older who have successfully completed Hunter Education and who have not yet graduated from high school. Proof of […]
Saddle up your horses and join us for the annual Enders Trail Ride on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Enders SRA! The trail ride will be about two hours of riding through the state recreation area where visitors will be able to view wildlife and beautiful scenery from the beach and through the wooded areas of […]
Join us at Fort Robinson State Park for a Fly-Fishing and Fly-Tying Class on Saturday, Sept. 28! Anglers can learn the basics of fly fishing and fly tying that will prepare them to catch trout and panfish throughout the state. The workshop, which is open to new and experienced fly fishers, will include all fly […]
You are invited to the 2024 Nebraska Master Naturalist Fall Conference You can expect an annual update, field activities and engaging presentations. Look to connect with fellow Master Naturalists, be inspired by their projects, discuss, share ideas, and contribute to YOUR Nebraska Master Naturalist Program. Registration is FREE. Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided. […]
Hike with a naturalist to look for seeds in the park and pollinator gardens on Saturdays, Sept. 7 and Sept. 28! Make observations, learn how seeds travel and identify the trees that certain seeds have fallen from. Meet in the lobby of the education center. All ages are welcome.
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […]
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. Join us for our Annual Table Creek Rendezvous (Mountain Man Encampment). Enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, fabric dyes and printing, seed beadwork, rigid heddle weaving, leather […]
