Trivia Night: Ponca
Team up with your friends and family for a fun night of nature themed trivia. Prizes, specials, and memories to be created. Meet at Cedar Hills Bar & Grill on Main Street Ponca. This is a free event.
Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
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Homeschool Hikes at Schramm
Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NEHomeschool 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 […]
Homeschool Hikes at Schramm
Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NEHomeschool 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
Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NEExplore 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 […]
Second Shots Pistol
Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NESecond 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 […]
Explore JOAD
Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NEThis basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to Junior Olympic Archery Development 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 […]
Nature at Nightfall
Have you ever wondered how astronomers read the night sky or how researchers study nocturnal animals? Or maybe you want to know what is like to have night vision like an owl. Join us on August 18th, 2023 from 7-10 PM at Platte River State Park to explore nature from dusk to nightfall. We will […]
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Night Sky program at Wildcat Hills SRA
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NEBring a blanket and lay beneath the stars! Explore constellations, mythology, the importance of dark skies and much more on August 18th at Wildcat Hills SRA. This event will take place at 9 p.m. Mountain Time. This is a great opportunity to watch the Perseids meteor shower, one of the best meteors showers of the […]
Curious Caterpillars
Mahoney Park, Lincoln City Park 70th & Fremont, Lincoln, NELooking for something to do with your little ones as school starts? Join us Saturday, August 19th from 9:00 -11:00 am at Mahoney Park Shelter #1 (first shelter near the entrance of the park) for a fun-filled morning of outdoor exploration designed for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. There will be a nature discovery area, […]
August Archery Adventure
Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NEJoin Nebraska Game and Parks for a fun day of indoor archery! Our summer Archery Adventure is an opportunity for families and friends to encounter an entry-level archery challenge. No experience needed - beginners welcome. All equipment, plus instruction from our expert staff, is included. Enjoy an hour on our indoor archery range, which will […]
August Rifle Rally
Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NEJoin Nebraska Game and Parks for a chance to try a little rifle shooting! Our summer Rifle Rally is an opportunity for families and friends to encounter an entry-level rifle challenge. No experience needed - beginners welcome. All equipment, plus instruction from our expert staff, is included. Participants will get the chance to shoot 30 […]
Grand Opening of the Kearney Outdoor Education Complex
Kearney Outdoor Education Complex 10945 Poole Ave, Kearney, NEWelcome to the Nebraska Game and Parks’ new outdoor education complex located near Kearney, Nebraska! Join us for the grand opening of the complex and participate in shooting sports fun, meet our friendly staff and enjoy hotdogs and refreshments (while supplies last). Now offering: -Trap and Skeet -Education Center Tours -Interactive Educational Activities The trap […]