Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Benson Park Family Nature Day Saturday, September 17, 2022 3:00-6:00pm Benson Park, 7028 Military Ave Omaha, NE 68104 Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Urban League of Nebraska’s Young Professional Group, Kappa League Alumni Group, Urban Financial Services Coalition, Omaha Black Community, North Omaha Neighborhood Association, Connect Black Omaha, North Omaha Community Partnership and […]
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 […]
Soar over as we explore our fine feathered friends, birds. Each Wildcat Tales program will include a lesson plan, story, and hands-on activity specifically targeted for early learners ages 2-6 years. The preschool programs will meet at the Nature Center at 10am. Each month is a different program topic! A valid Nebraska Game and Park […]
Just like us, wildlife can feel under the weather at times too. What diseases and illnesses are common or found in animals? How do zoonotic diseases affect our wildlife populations, and even our own human health? Join us as we talk to our experts about wildlife disease in Nebraska. This is a FREE event, but […]
Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join an outdoor educator for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will […]
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 - […]
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 […]
Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It's also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. Students learn more about ammunition, loading a magazine, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back, and handling malfunctions. Plus, students get the practical experience […]
