Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Women’s Range Night – October

Women’s Range Night – October

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

Mondays in October, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-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 […]

Beginner Birding 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 every Tuesday for Beginner Birding! Explore the world of birding and hike the park looking for birds with a Naturalist. Meet at the Owen Marina.   *** Programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Please […]

Reptile Family Fun Night

Charles H. Gere Branch Library 2400 S 56th St, Lincoln, NE 68506, Lincoln, NE

Join Lincoln City Libraries & the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for a Family Fun Night geared towards Reptile Awareness. Stop by the Gere Library to meet some live reptiles (snakes, turtles & lizards) and learn about Nebraska's native reptile species from Nebraska Game & Parks staff. There will be crafts and activities for the […]

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Event Series Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. The program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]

Event Series Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. The program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]

Sensory Safari 2023

Lincoln Children's Zoo 1222 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68502

Sensory Safari is a special event hosted by the Lincoln Children's Zoo & the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Here, visually and sensory impaired guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel, hear, and smell at interpretative stations located throughout the Zoo. Nature experts from organizations across Nebraska will engage visitors at each station. Pre-registration […]

Science of…Rattlesnakes

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Rattlesnakes may be one of the most recognizable animals on the planet, I mean, it’s in their name- the rattle! These snakes are known for their heavy bodies and diamond-shaped heads. But, overall these creatures are still very misunderstood. There are a lot of myths and superstitions surrounding them yet, they are still insanely cool […]

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Event Series Explore Archery

Explore Archery

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

Explore Archery is a fun and perfect fit for beginners of any ability wanting to get started in the sport of archery. If a student is fairly new to archery and looking for a full introductory program, Explore Archery has everything you need - bows, arrows, and enthusiastic instructors! You'll learn range safety, fundamentals of […]

Frights at Height at Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

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

Join us for some spooky, thrill-seeking adventures during our Frights at Height weekends Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Guests will find zombies, ghosts, and ghouls hiding around dark corners of the Treetop Journey zipline and ropes course. The 1-hour adventure is only $37.95/person. Time slots vary based on […]

River Valley Artisans and Craft Market at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Discover a variety of arts and crafts at this free market and admire a variety of products: crochet, paintings, fused glass, photography, woodwork, door signs, mini rooms and more. Following the market, spend some time outdoors on one of our trails, at the playground or try fishing at Century Link Lake to make a whole […]

The Pawnee at Fort Kearny

Fort Kearny State Historical Park 1020 V Rd., Kearney, NE +1 more

Join us at Fort Kearny on October 7th to honor the Pawnee Scouts of the U.S. Army Company A. The event will also celebrate the Pawnee Seed Preservation Society's 20th anniversary and will feature a Pawnee Native Harvest Exhibit and musical performances with Pawnee singers, dancers and drummers. Schedule: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Living […]

Frights at Height at Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

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

Join us for some spooky, thrill-seeking adventures during our Frights at Height weekends Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Guests will find zombies, ghosts, and ghouls hiding around dark corners of the Treetop Journey zipline and ropes course. The 1-hour adventure is only $37.95/person. Time slots vary based on […]