Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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 […]
Experience a 1824 Harvesting Style living history weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the activities that would have taken place at this 1820s era outpost. Weekend Highlights: The theme for this weekend will be "Anticipating the arrival of Brig. General Atkinson". A bison butchering demonstration will also take […]
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. Experience daily life on the Morton farm. Special exhibits and demonstrations will highlight day-to-day activities on the prairie. Learn about the Morton family farm through […]
Join us for the 2024 Family Rendezvous at Platte River State Park's Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex! Enjoy a day of fall outdoor fun! Bring the whole family and spend the day enjoying: - nature activities - hatchet/tomahawk throwing - atlatl throwing - muzzleloader shooting - pellet gun gallery - archery - slingshots […]
Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky fall fun! Admission: $12/person. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. Activities: - Horseback riding & horse-drawn wagon rides - Ax throwing - Giant hay slide - Zipline […]
Mondays in October, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' practice and coaching 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 […]
Mondays in October, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-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 each week. […]
Birdwatching changes seasonally. It’s time to wave goodbye to our summer residents and migratory birds that are moving on. Birds of a Feather is a monthly program where guests of all ages can explore bird-related topics with a naturalist. When weather permits, we will head outdoors for a hike or time in the birding area. […]
Wise and Wild is a program is designed for seniors (55 and up) 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. These events will be held […]
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 […]
Core 24: This training format provides 24 hours of foundational classroom content and field activities that allows to achieve “Master Naturalist In-Training” status. Once the Core training is complete you have until December 31st of the following year to complete 36 hours of Continuing Education opportunities to earn your Certified Status. Continuing Education opportunities are […]
Join our park naturalists at Platte River State Park on Fridays in October from 4-6 p.m. for beginner astronomy activities! Make a constellation, use a star chart to identify seasonal stars, examine a moon globe and compare it to the moon you see in the sky and more. Use what you learn late at night […]
