Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with the help of avid bow fishers, join us to learn about Bow Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a community Fishing Event will be taking place. The bow fishers will be near there to help you Discover Bow Fishing. This is the perfect opportunity […]
This outdoor skills-focused camp will take students to the next level in outdoor preparedness. Youth that are new, intermediate, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Topics covered include shooting range safety, marksmanship, wildlife conservation, equipment knowledge, and outdoor survival skills - games included! If extended care* options […]
Join us for this free event as we celebrate Nebraska Moth Week at Wildcat Hills Nature Center. We will set up a sheet and lights that will attract a variety of moth species that range in size and colors. Bring your curiosity and get ready to discover the magnificent moths and nocturnal insects of the […]
This outdoor skills-focused camp will take students to the next level in outdoor preparedness. Youth that are new, intermediate, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Topics covered include shooting range safety, marksmanship, wildlife conservation, equipment knowledge, and outdoor survival skills - games included! If extended care* options […]
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with the assistance of Cornhusker Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited; come to learn about Fly Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid Fly Fishing Angler will be set up near there to help you Discover Fly Fishing. […]
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 […]
To the delight of many, William Kent Krueger is returning to Ponca to discuss his life as an author. Hosted by Ponca State Park and Friends of the Ponca Carnegie Library, Krueger will speak at the Ponca State Park’s Resource and Education Center on Thursday, July 27 at 6:00 pm. Guests will have the opportunity […]
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 […]
Put your best sleuthing hat on and join us for an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends. Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. $30/person. Light refreshments, a self-guided tour […]
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 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 at […]
