Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
his 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 […]
Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month at the range by participating in a steel plate shooting challenge Aug. 27 at Platte River State Park! The competition will be 9 to 11 a.m. at the Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex. Cost is $15 to compete, and participants must be 16 years old or older. Register HERE. […]
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 […]
Bring a blanket and lie beneath the stars at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area! Explore constellations, mythology and much more! This is a great opportunity to watch the Perseids meteor shower, one of the best meteors showers of the year. Meet at the Nature Center. This program is FREE with a valid Nebraska park entry […]
Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. *Please note that this class will meet Aug 29, skipping Sep 5 (Labor Day), and then resume for the remaining three weeks of September.* Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' advice section, depending on your […]
Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. *Please note that this class will meet Aug 29, skipping Sep 5 (Labor Day), and then resume for the remaining three weeks of September.* Choose from a four-week intro pistol class, a 'next-level' weekly practice and […]
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. September 1 - […]
his 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 'Accessible Birding - Birding for Everybody and Every Body' at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park on Saturday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m., led by Birdability Captain, Cassandra Dean! Hike details: Meet at the Visitor Center (opens at 8 a.m. for this event). The hike will begin around 8:30 a.m. CST. The […]
Step back in time on September 3 & 4 for Living History at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Schedule: 10:00 a.m. - The Troop (Roll call, inspection, raise colours, and morning gun) 10:15 a.m. - Prepare for Inspection (Saturday only) 11 a.m. - Archeology Tour (Meet at powder magazine) Noon - Assembly, Noon Gun 12:05 […]
Join us at Schramm Education Center every Saturday through the month of September a series of education events! Seeds of Schramm begins at 11 a.m. @ SEC Lobby Kite Making begins at 1 p.m. @ SEC Birding Area Picnic Tables Fossil Finding begins at 3 p.m. @ Geological Outcrop at Park Seeds of Schramm […]
Get outside for some family-friendly outdoor quality time! Register groups of 3 to 50 (split into pods of five) to experience a guided hike through our archery field course. Participants will get to explore the one-mile trail and make 10 stops at archery stations to take aim at fun targets. No archery experience needed - […]
