Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Boating Safety Course – Ashland (Option A)

Weekend Lakeside Bar & Grill 339 Thomas Lake Rd, Ashland, NE

NOTE:  This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course. NOTE:  $10 registration fee to be paid by cash or check at class. Pre-registration is required.  Please bring a sack lunch, snack and a drink.  Students may also bring money to purchase lunch at the restaurant.

$10

Beginning Fly-Fishing and Fly-Tying Class at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park Education Center for a Beginners Fly-Fishing and Fly-Tying Class! Anglers can learn the basics of fly fishing and fly tying that will prepare them to catch trout and panfish this spring. The workshop, which is open to new and experienced fly fishers, will include all fishing equipment, materials and […]

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! […]

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 […]

Youth Fishing Instructor Certification Class, Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]

Nebraska Master Naturalist PLUS Workshop

Certified Nebraska Master Naturalists are invited to the Nebraska Master Naturalist PLUS Workshop. This workshop is an opportunity for current certified Master Naturalists to come together with Master Naturalists in Training, to receive continuing education and volunteer hours. In this two-day workshop participants will receive training and hands-on experience in bioblitzs, the City Nature Challenge […]

FREE!

Trek through the Trees at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us at Schramm Education Center to Trek through the Trees at Schramm Park SRA in celebration of Arbor Day! Meet at the picnic shelter by the first bond/main trailhead. Play Tree Bingo as you hike with a Park Naturalist, learning tree-related fun facts along the way. We’ll search for unique trees, signs of life […]

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 […]

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. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]

$4 – $5

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. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]

$4 – $5
Event Series Explore Archery

Explore Archery

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

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 […]

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 […]