Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Big Game Meeting – Valentine

Niobrara Lodge 803 E. HWY 20, Valentine, NE

Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public information meetings this winter. These meetings, which are scheduled in each Game and Parks district, begin at 6:30 p.m. local time and will last 2½ hours. The first half hour will be an open […]

Women’s Firearm – Coaching – December

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

Mondays in December, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol, but firearms such as rifles, shotguns, and muzzleloaders may also be covered […]

Women’s Firearm – Intro – December

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

Mondays in December, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. The Intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with various caliber firearms. Intro class will be available from 7-8 pm. The sessions will be taught at an indoor facility and space is limited. This will be […]

Birds of a Feather – Birding ID Strategies at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Get ready to go birding by participating in the new Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we […]

Event Series Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. A valid Nebraska Game and Park […]

Wise and Wild: Nature Journaling and Phenology

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

Wise and Wild is a program is designed for seniors (55 and up) 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. These events will be held […]

Archery 1 – JOAD: Winter Session 2024/2025

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 […]

Archery 2 – JOAD: Winter Session 2024/2025

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 […]

Archery Team – JOAD: Winter Session 2024/2025

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

The team is open to students that have previously been enrolled at the team level OR have achieved the listed prerequisites. Center Shot Archery Academy* Team students are focused on competing in their chosen sport and taking their abilities to the next level - locally and nationally. Students have amazing opportunities as they travel, meet […]

Big Game Meeting – O’Neill

O’Neill Community Center 501 S. 4th St., O'Neill, NE

Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public information meetings this winter. These meetings, which are scheduled in each Game and Parks district, begin at 6:30 p.m. local time and will last 2½ hours. The first half hour will be an open […]

Event Series Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program

Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10 a.m. MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to […]

Science of…Flight

Zoom- online

Bats do it. Birds do it. Insects do it. Fish (sort of) do it. I’m talking about flight. The ability of flight appears to have evolved separately at least 4 times in evolutionary history, and each type of organism does it differently. In this Science Of episode, we will be discussing this amazing ability of […]

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