Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Stop and sit awhile at this very relaxing birding event at the scenic Wildcat Hills Nature Center. From the comfort of our chairs, we will record all the bird species we observe. Budding birders are welcome and we will have binoculars for anyone to use. Plus, the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies songbird banding station […]
Join us for the 24th Annual Hallowfest at Ponca State Park! When: Saturday, October 8 & Saturday, October 15. Activity schedule (each Saturday) 9 - 11 a.m. - Archery in the Eric Wiebe Shooting Complex. $1 for 6 arrows; all equipment is provided. 1 p.m. - Bowling with pumpkins down a hillside, through an obstacle […]
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. Imagine what it would be like to attend classes in a one-room schoolhouse by discovering the subjects, books, and techniques used by […]
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 […]
Check in begins at 5 pm / ends at 5:45 pm; practice and scoring begin at 6 pm. MEMBERSHIP The tournament is open to all USA Archery members as well as archers with no affiliation. Eligible USA Archery members can earn qualifying pin scores (pins are to be physically awarded by your home club - […]
Mahoney State Park near Ashland introduces its newest fall attraction: Jack O’ Lantern World. From Sept. 30-Oct. 30, thousands of jack o’ lanterns carved by 50 artisans will be on display along a three-fourths mile walk. The walk, featuring intricately carved, lighted pumpkins, is designed to be an incredible experience to celebrate Halloween, art, nature […]
The Big Sit is a friendly challenge that asks the question "How many birds can we count from one location?" Hosting the event will be staff from Spring Creek Prairie Audubon, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and Nebraska's Birdability Captain for this free, fun, and accessible event. Join us for food, fun, and (of course) […]
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. Imagine what it would be like to attend classes in a one-room schoolhouse by discovering the subjects, books, and techniques used by […]
Mahoney State Park near Ashland introduces its newest fall attraction: Jack O’ Lantern World. From Sept. 30-Oct. 30, thousands of jack o’ lanterns carved by 50 artisans will be on display along a three-fourths mile walk. The walk, featuring intricately carved, lighted pumpkins, is designed to be an incredible experience to celebrate Halloween, art, nature […]
Mondays in October, 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 […]
Join us on Indigenous Peoples Day at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park for the North Platte Powwow! Guest speaker and storyteller Reginald Little Killer, a Lakota Elder from Kyle, South Dakota, will bring Native American culture to life with tales beginning at 5 p.m. CST. Meet at the east porch of the Cody Mansion. […]
Mondays in October, 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 […]
