Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Youth Fishing Instructor Certification Class, Fort Kearny State Historical Park

Fort Kearny State Historical Park 1020 V Rd., Kearney, NE

Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]

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 […]

Birds at the Brewhaus

Big Hair Brewhaus

An evening to celebrate Nebraska Bird Month. Learn about local birds, enjoy local beers, and challenge your fellow bird nerds to trivia with prizes! This is a public event with no admission fees, and no pre-registration required. It is recommended for 21+ but not required. For more information or questions please email kyle.schumacher@nebraska.gov

FREE

Sip Nebraska Wine, Craft Beer, and Spirits Tasting Festival 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 for the 11th annual Sip Nebraska Festival! Sip Nebraska is the perfect opportunity to explore and enjoy wineries, breweries, and distilleries from all across Nebraska. With unlimited tastings of wine, craft beer, hard cider, and spirits, you're sure to find your perfect flow. There's truly something for […]

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. […]

GSSF Indoor League Series Spring 2024 – Match 3

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

Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's GSSF Indoor League Series - Match 3 on May 7 or 11, 2024. 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 […]

USA Archery Pin Shoot – Outdoor 720

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

Check in begins at 8 am / ends at 8:45 am; practice and scoring begin at 9 am. MEMBERSHIP The tournament is open to all USA Archery members as well as archers with no affiliation. Eligible USA Archery members can earn qualifying pin scores (pins are to be physically awarded by your home club - […]

Birding Hike at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Learn some birding basics and hike in the park with a naturalist to look for birds. Discover what it takes to be a birder and skills to help identify birds. Meet at the Nature Center below Mallet Lodge. A valid park permit required for entry.

Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney, NE

Join us for the 2024 Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo at beautiful Fort Kearny SRA! This free annual event is open to the public and is designed to meet the needs of anyone interested in an outdoor lifestyle, regardless of age or experience. Those who attend can try fishing, archery, kayaking, backyard games and outdoor cooking, […]

Birding Hike at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Learn some birding basics and hike in the park with a naturalist to look for birds. Discover what it takes to be a birder and skills to help identify birds. Meet in the lobby of the Education Center.