Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Explore JOAD

Explore JOAD

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 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 […]

Full Moon Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Enjoy a guided hike under a full moon with a Ponca State Park Naturalist on the Corps of Discovery Trail! Meet on the riverfront. Dates:May 23rd at 9:30 p.m.June 21st at 9:30 p.m.July 21st at 9:30 p.m.August 19th at 8:30 p.m. This hike will last 45 minutes to an hour and may be canceled due […]

Event Series Archery Club – JOAD

Archery Club – JOAD

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

Our recreational archery club is open to participants who have previously been enrolled in JOAD at the intermediate level OR have achieved the listed prerequisites. There will be no formal archery lesson or achievements for this section - archers are able to come and work at their own pace and can request guidance if desired. […]

Red Willow State Recreation Area Bioblitz

Red Willow State Recreation Area 72718 Trail 2, McCook, NE

Join us at Red Willow SRA for this Bioblitz event! Enjoy learning from Nebraska biologists while finding and identifying as many species of plants and animals as possible! This is a great chance for people of all ages to learn about citizen science and participate in Nebraska's conservation efforts. Sessions are come and go as […]

Event Series Try Rifle

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! […]

Cannon Demonstrations & Night Shoot at Fort Hartsuff SHP

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Kick off the end of May with a bang! 1870s military reenactors will be firing the cannon at Fort Hartsuff on Saturday, May 25th. Demonstrations are scheduled for 11:30a.m. and 3 p.m.. A night cannon shoot will take place at 9:30 p.m. Historical Buildings, Office, and Gift Shop will be open from 11 a.m. - […]

Event Series Try Archery

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 Day at Ash Hollow SHP

Ash Hollow State Historical Park 4055 US-26, Lewellen, NE

Join us on Saturday, May 25 for a youth fishing event at Ash Hollow State Historical Park! Children under age 16 are invited to fish Ash Hollow’s pond and keep everything they catch. A limited number of loaner fishing poles will be available. A free hot dog lunch will be served from 1 to 3 […]

Birding for Everybody and Every Body at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Join us at Indian Cave State Park for Birding for Everybody and Every Body! A free birding activity that is accessible and inclusive! This event is open to everyone, including beginner birders and families with small children. Join a guided bird outing through the new trail near the pollinator gardens. Meet at the museum gazebo […]