Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Enjoy the sounds of the forest on a crisp winter night and join Schramm naturalists to hike the forest after nightfall. We will hike for about an hour and will walk about 1.5 miles, following the west side of the Hackberry Trail and the full Red Cedar Trail loop. There are stairs at the trailhead […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Join us at Ponca State Park for our annual Winterfest! We'll kick off day with our Early Morning Christmas Bird Count, followed by Naturalist activities. At high noon, guests can participate in the Fruitcake Fling, where guest throw wildlife-friendly fruitcakes competing for distance. Prizes will be awarded for the longest throws in four age categories. […]
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! […]
Get ready to lace up your boots, bundle up in your coziest layers, and step into a winter wonderland on our Holiday Hike! This December, Wildcat Hills SRA invites families of all ages to embrace the season with a fun and festive hike through nature! Whether you’re an experienced adventurer or a first-time hiker, our […]
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 […]
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Ponca State Park with lighted hayrack rides through the woods. Rides are FREE and start at 4:40 p.m. every Saturday in December. Guests can sign up for hayrack rides at the Park Office/Resource and Education Center, which is also the pick up and drop off location. Rides […]
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 - […]
Mondays in December, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your archery skills while receiving individual instruction. The coaching class goes from 5-6:30 pm with a flexible arrival time. The sessions will be taught at an indoor archery […]
Mondays in December, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. The Intro class features a lesson and time on the archery range. The Intro class goes from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The sessions will be taught at an indoor archery facility and space is limited. This will be a three […]
