Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join us for the first annual Calamus Kayak Adventure Race at Calamus SRA! This event is free and open to the public. This event will have four divisions: kids, adults, open class and 2-person relay. Kayaks will be provided for kids and adults. Those who choose the open class and 2-person relay may use their […]
Celebrate Nebraska pollinators at the Schramm Pollinator Party! The Schramm Education Center will be hosting a Pollinator Party family event on Saturday, June 24th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Bee Lab, Nebraska Extension, the UNL Entomology Department, and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. This event is taking […]
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 at Merritt Reservoir SRA for Magnificent Moths, Spectacular Stars dark skies program! Discover the fantastic world of weird and wonderful nighttime insects as we celebrate Merritt Reservoir’s designation as an International Dark Sky Park. Using night lighting equipment we will investigate firsthand the relationship between dark skies and wildlife.
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 at Fort Kearny State Historical Park for Homesteading the Plains! Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - Presentation by Grant Newbold on researching homesteading archives. 2:15 p.m. - Presentation by John Hunt the author of Secrets of the Sandhills. Jim Jones (aged 92) sharing photos and memories of homesteading in the Sandhills through the Kincaid Act. […]
Celebrate International Mud Day from noon to 5 p.m. June 29 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Join park naturalists at the Outdoor Pavilion for a fun-filled day of discovery, excitement, education and MUD. Activities will include: Mud Pie Making: Seek ingredients during a walk, then squish through a mud-pie recipe, all while learning about […]
They’re like plants, but aquatic. As temperatures outside begin to rise aquatic plants begin to grow. Some of these plants may seem like a nuisance while you’re swimming in the lakes and streams, but truth is they are super beneficial for the health of the water and wildlife as well. In this Science of, we […]
Explore Archery is a fun and perfect fit for beginners of any ability wanting to get started in the sport of archery. If a student is fairly new to archery and looking for a full introductory program, Explore Archery has everything you need – bows, arrows, and enthusiastic instructors! You’ll learn range safety, fundamentals of […]
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 […]
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 […]
