Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Started in 2008, National Get Outdoors Day is intended to inspire and motivate Americans to get outside for a "healthy, fun day of outdoor adventure." And there's no better place to do that than at Arbor Day Farm! Pack a picnic, enjoy a stroll through the park at Arbor Lodge mansion. Take a turn at […]
Join us for a special day outdoors highlighting recent improvements to Summit Lake State Recreation Area! Schedule: 11 A.M. - Playground Ribbon Cutting 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. - Archery, fishing and kayaking (free; equipment provided) 12 P.M. - Fish fry ($12 Adults; $8 for 12 and under) Park permit required for entry.
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 […]
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]
Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]
Mondays in June, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a three-week intro class or ‘next-level’ advice 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 from 5:30 […]
Women’s Firearm Club Night is a once-a-month directed practice opportunity for women – instructed by women. Club will regularly be held the second Monday of each month, 7-8 p.m. This regular refresher is a great way to keep skills sharp, pick up tips and tricks, and network with others in the shooting sports community. Primary […]
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 […]
Mondays in June, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a three-week intro pistol class or a 'next-level' weekly practice and skill-building section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with a pistol […]
Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host a nature trivia night at The Bull Moose, a cocktail bar in Omaha, Nebraska. Nature is pretty neat, and there are endless bits of information out there. Grab your fellow nature nerds and form a team (no more than 5) to compete to […]
Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]
