Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA! Meet at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at the Eagle Viewing Station for an scenic 3.5 mile, out-and-back hike on flat gravel. Along the way, we'll keep an eye out for birds and wildlife. Hot beverages will also be served, along with […]
Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Windmill SRA! Meet at the Waupans Trail Head (Lake #1 Loop) for a 1.5-mile, easy hike on a grass-mowed trail. Be on the lookout for birds and winter wildlife. Remember water, snacks and weather-appropriate clothing! Dogs are allowed on a six-foot leash. A valid […]
Saddle up for the first horseback ride of the year at Branched Oak SRA! Horses (not provided - must bring your own) and their riders will meet in Area #2. The ride will be about 4 to 5 miles on grass and trails that range from flat to hilly. There is water on site for […]
Take your first shots with us! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy - and, thanks to NSSF partnership*, it's only $10! At a First Shots seminar, you'll receive: -An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms -Individual and group training […]
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 […]
Take your first shots with us! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy - and, thanks to NSSF partnership*, it's only $10! At a First Shots seminar, you'll receive: -An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms -Individual and group training […]
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. […]
Celebrate the frosty season by making memories with the whole family to warm you through the cold days of winter. If conditions allow, we’ll do some ice fishing and provide both instruction and gear for this favorite winter activity. Winter crafts will be available for purchase and our park Naturalists will provide some free nature […]
Join us for Zoology for Beginners at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Mahoney State Park! Discover the field of zoology with an introduction to animal classification, physical and behavioral animal adaptations and how naturalists care for our Ambassador Animals. You’ll meet some of our live animals and participate in animal-related […]
The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. A valid Nebraska Game and Park […]
Homeschool 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 […]
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10 a.m. MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to […]
