Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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 […]
Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]
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! […]
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 […]
Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]
With winter upon us, it's time to move the archery adventures indoors! Perfect for friends, family, or a date, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features blacklights, music, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed - beginners welcome. Reserve your group under one registration and choose from a unique check-in […]
Indian Cave State Park and members of the Loess Hills Audubon Society welcome participants of all ages and experience levels to participate in the annual citizen science Christmas Bird Count being held at Indian Cave State Park on Thursday, December 28th. Ponca State Park’s Christmas Bird Count is part of a nationwide Christmas Bird Count […]
With winter upon us, it's time to move the archery adventures indoors! Perfect for friends, family, or a date, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features blacklights, music, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed - beginners welcome. Reserve your group under one registration and choose from a unique check-in […]
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 […]
Want an opportunity to get your family outdoors over your winter break? Would you like to contribute to science? Join our Christmas Bird Count for Kids event at Schramm Education Center! Learn more about the birds that call Schramm home during the winter while participating in the longest running community science project in the country. […]
With winter upon us, it's time to move the archery adventures indoors! Perfect for friends, family, or a date, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features blacklights, music, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed - beginners welcome. Reserve your group under one registration and choose from a unique check-in […]
Join us at Ponca State Park for Winterfest! All activities are free during this outdoor family tradition. There will be Outdoor Education programs in the morning, followed by the National Championship Fruitcake Fling at high noon, where guest throw wildlife friendly fruitcakes competing for distance. Prizes will be awarded for the longest throws in four […]
