Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Community Fishing Event: Norfolk

Community Fishing Event: Norfolk

Skyview Lake - Norfolk Norfolk, NE

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 […]

Event Series FIRST SHOTS Pistol

FIRST SHOTS Pistol

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

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 […]

Yoga in Nature

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

In our outdoor programs we will weave yoga and nature together in a way that dissolves the boundaries between them. Nebraska Game and Parks will be offering summer nature yoga classes once a month from May- August. Two classes will be held in Lincoln at city parks and two will be held at Schramm Education […]

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Event Series Archery 1 – JOAD

Archery 1 – JOAD

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

This basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to JOAD or who are still working to advance to Archery 2. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. Our Center Shot Archery Academy* course includes achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student in improvement […]

Community Fishing Event: Holdrege

North Park Lake - Holdrege Holdrege, NE

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 […]

Event Series Archery 2 – JOAD

Archery 2 – JOAD

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Our Center Shot Archery Academy* intermediate level class is open to students who have previously been enrolled at the intermediate level OR have achieved the listed prerequisites. Lessons will focus on the form, equipment, and attitude needed to shoot a bow in recreational and competitive settings. Each session includes a short lesson and coaching while […]

10th Annual Campfire Christmas in July at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 14-15 for the 10th Annual Campfire Christmas in July. Traditional holiday activities include Santa, hayrack rides, Christmas-themed games & crafts, Yule log quest and a Christmas-themed outdoor movie.  Food trucks will be offering brisket burgers, […]

10th Annual Campfire Christmas in July at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 14-15 for the 10th Annual Campfire Christmas in July. Traditional holiday activities include Santa, hayrack rides, Christmas-themed games & crafts, Yule log quest and a Christmas-themed outdoor movie.  Food trucks will be offering brisket burgers, […]

Event Series Nature Programs at Two Rivers SRA

Nature Programs at Two Rivers SRA

Two Rivers State Recreation Area 27702 F St., Waterloo, NE

Join our Naturalists and discover tracks, pelts, skulls and more things to explore around Two Rivers State Recreation Area! Meet a live animal and learn about some of our favorite Nebraska species that you can find at Two Rivers! Meet at the picnic shelter just north of lakeside campground.

Event Series Try Archery

Try Archery

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

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 […]

Event Series Go Explore: Archery

Go Explore: Archery

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

This exclusively archery-focused camp will take students' archery skills to the next level. Youth that are new, intermediate, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Topics covered include range safety, equipment knowledge, scoring, intro to competition, stretching and exercises, and lots of practice time - games included! If […]

Women’s Archery Happy Hour – July

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Mondays in July, 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' advice 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 […]