Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Archery 1 – JOAD: Fall Session 2024

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: Fall Session 2024

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 Club – JOAD: Fall Session 2024

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. […]

Nebraska Star Party at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin […]

Event Series Chadron State Park Bioblitz

Chadron State Park Bioblitz

Chadron State Park 15951 Highway 385, Chadron, NE

Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of Chadron State Park! This free event is designed for the whole family. A valid 2024 Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required. Dogs are not permitted for this event as to not disturb wildlife. This event is part of Biodiversity in State Parks, […]

GSSF Indoor League Series Fall 2024 – Match 1

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

Registration for the Turpin Outdoor Education Center's GSSF Indoor League Series - Match 1 on September 10th or 14th. For this series, each match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is the FIRST match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available […]

USA Archery Pin Shoot – Outdoor 720

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

Check in begins at 8 am / ends at 8:45 am; practice and scoring begin at 9 am. 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 - […]

Dutch Oven Cooking at Louisville State Recreation Area

Louisville State Recreation Area 15810 Hwy. 50, Louisville, NE, NE

Discover Dutch oven cooking, from the care of the equipment to the range of recipes you can try, we’ll answer questions and do some cooking! Limited group size. Please register by email to kelly.ekue@nebraska.gov (Name, Email, # attending). Park permit required for entry.

Event Series 3rd Annual Ash Hollow Rendezvous

Ash Hollow Living History Rendezvous

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

Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 4th Annual Ash Hollow Living History Rendezvous on Thurs., Sept. 12 thru Sat., Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. The rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by. […]

Moonshell Storytelling Festival at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park for the Moonshell Storytelling Festival on September 14! The event will feature four storytellers, including Paul Strickland, Lyn Ford, Don White, and Joyce Slater. Day performances will take place at 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Story Swap hosted by OOPS at 4:30 p.m. Evening performance at […]

Creatures of the Night: Bats

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area NE-97 & Cedar Bay, Valentine, NE

Come along and explore the mysterious creatures of the night; bats. Explore the bats that call Merritt SRA home and discover why dark skies are important for these nocturnal critters. The program will take place at the Cedar Bay Campground Picnic Shelter. This is a FREE program, but a Nebraska State Park Permit is required.