Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Beginner Birding at E.T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park every Tuesday for Beginner Birding! Explore the world of birding and hike the park looking for birds with a Naturalist. Meet at the Owen Marina.   *** Programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Please […]

Event Series Animal Tricks and Treats at Schramm

Animal Tricks and Treats at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Learn about some "tricks" that animals do to survive. We'll explore behavioral adaptations with live animal ambassadors, art, and open-house style exploration in the Schramm Education Center Classroom and make s'mores on the grill. This is a free program; a state park vehicle permit is not required in the Schramm Education Center parking lot. The […]

Event Series Animal Tricks and Treats at Schramm

Animal Tricks and Treats at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Learn about some "tricks" that animals do to survive. We'll explore behavioral adaptations with live animal ambassadors, art, and open-house style exploration in the Schramm Education Center Classroom and make s'mores on the grill. This is a free program; a state park vehicle permit is not required in the Schramm Education Center parking lot. The […]

Event Series College Night on the Range

College Night on the Range

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

Take a break from the grind and try a unique activity! Practice with friends! The possibilities are... well, not endless, but might be fun. Every Tuesday 7-9 pm this semester, College Night at the Outdoor Ed Center gives you the chance to learn, relax, and improve your skills. Never shot a bow before? Not a […]

Event Series Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. The program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]

Event Series Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. The program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]

Legacy Project Public Meeting – Lincoln

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

You're invited to be a part of the process to update Nebraska’s state wildlife action plan, which outlines conservation efforts and priorities for Nebraska’s most vulnerable plant and animal species. Public meetings for the plan, known as the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project, are scheduled from October through the end of January. Participants can learn about […]

Science of…Canids

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Most of us probably have a canid in our house- or two, or three. Canids are some of the most common pets in the world, but what about their cousins, the jackals, wolves, coyotes, foxes, and dingoes? These animals are in the order Carnivora and have had a long history not only with people, but […]

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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 […]

Event Series Explore JOAD

Explore 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 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 […]

Learn to Hunt Workshop: Firearm Deer

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Learn tips and techniques for success during this fall firearm deer season from Nebraska Game and Parks staff. Topics covered will include tactics for hunting deer, scouting, field dressing, what to do during and after the shot, hunting safety, and more! If you are new to deer hunting or are interested in getting started, this […]

Event Series Try Rifle

Try Rifle

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

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! […]