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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 […]

Explore Rifle (Ages 8-10)

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

Looking for a good way to introduce your child to the lifelong habits of safe gun handling and the basic concepts of marksmanship? Whether your child is interested in recreation, competition, or hunting, this class is where they need to be! Explore Rifle is a 4-week course designed for youth ages 8-10, but open to […]

Southeast District Birding Day

Table Rock WMA Highway 4 & 627 Ave, Pawnee, NE

Join us at Table Rock Wildlife Management Area for the 2023 Southeast District Birding Day! When & Where to Meet: We will meet at 7:30 in the parking lot at the southeast side of Table Rock WMA, along highway 4. From there we will divide into groups and hike different areas looking for woodland, grassland […]

Event Series Wise & Wild

Wise & Wild

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

This program is designed for seniors who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of nature-related topics with activities indoors and out. Join us on your own or bring along friends of any age. Free program. Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. March 16 - […]

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 GSSF Indoor League Series Spring 2023 – Match 3

GSSF Indoor League Series Spring 2023 – 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 9 -or- 13, 2023. 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 […]

Migratory Bird Day at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for Migratory Bird Day! Ponca State Park attracts both amateur and experienced bird watchers! With nearly 300 bird species reported in the area; warblers, scarlet tanagers, northern orioles, red-breasted grosbeaks, indigo buntings and ruby-throated hummingbirds are just a few of the highlights. Join park staff for a day full […]

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 - […]

Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo

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

Join us at Fort Kearny SRA for the annual outdoor expo! This free 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. Activities include campground games, target shooting, historical reenactments, kids outdoor discovery zone, and more! Download event schedule […]

Boating Safety Course – Omaha (Option A)

NOTE: This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course.  CLASS WILL BE HELD DOWNSTAIRS. NOTE: $10 registration fee to be paid by cash ONLY at the class. Pre-registration is required by May 11th.  This class will be a working lunch.  Please bring a sack lunch, snack and a drink.

$10

Make a Recycled Bird Feeder

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

Join us at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park to make a recycled bird feeder! Learn about different kinds of bird seeds and feeders, then create a bird feeder using recycled materials. Guests are encouraged to bring a few items to recycle such as an empty soup can or a plastic bottle. We will provide other […]