Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Second 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 […]
Join us at Rock Creek Station SHP for the 2023 Pony Express Re-Ride Exchange! Each June the National Pony Express Association recreates the Pony Express in a Commemorative Re-Ride. Letters are carried in a mochila over the original trail that stretches from St. Joseph, MO to Sacramento, CA. The 1,966 mile, eight state event is […]
Enjoy learning from Nebraska biologists while finding and identifying as many species of plants and animals as possible! All materials needed for sessions will be provided. Be sure to dress according to the weather. Bring boots, hat, jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, etc. Lunch and dinner will not be provided, but you are welcome to […]
Join Nebraska Master Naturalist, Writer and Educator, Jeff Lacey on a hike designed to help naturalists of all ages and ability levels write and sketch in or about the forest in a nature journal. Develop your field journaling skills and celebrate the forest in a supportive community. The program will meet at the park shelter […]
Join our Naturalists and discover tracks, pelts, skulls and more things to explore around Two Rivers State Recreation Area! Meet a live animal and learn about some of our favorite Nebraska species that you can find at Two Rivers! Meet at the picnic shelter just north of lakeside campground.
Join us at Fremont Lakes SRA on June 18th for the Bob TIchota Fire Prevention Fun Day! Visit with multiple local rural fire departments, law enforcement, OPPD, and other valuable safety entities to learn about fire safety awareness, along with firefighter and law enforcement job duties. Bring the kids out for fire truck rides, free […]
Join us at Ponca State Park for a Father's Day Fish Fry! The fish fry will be held outside the Visitor Center. Menu: fish, smoked pork loin, coleslaw, cheesy potatoes, dinner roll and cream puffs Price: adults $17; kids between ages 5 and 12 $10; kids between ages 0-4 free RSVP by calling Ponca […]
Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]
Mondays in June, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a three-week intro class or ‘next-level’ advice section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 […]
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 […]
Mondays in June, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a three-week intro pistol class or a 'next-level' weekly practice and skill-building section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with a pistol […]
Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]
