Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join us at the Fort Robinson State Park restaurant for a Mother's Day Buffet! Buffet menu: Roast Beef, Chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dinner roll, dessert, coffee or tea! Price: Adults over 12 - $18 per person; mothers, grandmothers and children under 12 - $9 per person A valid park entry permit is required. Visit […]
Mondays in May, 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 […]
Mondays in May, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro pistol class or a ‘next-level’ weekly practice and skill-building section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with a pistol […]
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 […]
Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]
This program is designed for seniors 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. Free program. Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. March 16 - […]
Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]
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 […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) + Platte Basin Timelapse (PBT) staff for a fun evening of exploration in the Little Salt Fork Marsh Preserve! This program is all about investigating the unique characteristics of a saline wetland. The event also aims to celebrate wetlands month and the exciting video content recently released by […]
Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It's also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. Students learn more about ammunition, loading a magazine, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back, and handling malfunctions. Plus, students get the practical experience […]
Visit a state park for Free Fishing and Park Entry Day on May 20th! Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day. Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, held annually in Nebraska on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day weekend, means […]
Join us at Cody Park in North Platte, NE on Saturday, May 20th for the 3rd Annual Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run! The Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run offers two unique distances — 2 miles or 5 miles — for athletes. The run raises awareness that walking and running are effective tools in the battle for mental and […]
