Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Start off your new year in Nebraska's great outdoors with a First Day Hike at Schramm Park SRA! Prepare for the hike: dress in layers, wear a hat, bring a water bottle and check the forecast. Dogs are welcome on a six-foot leash. Start a new tradition by inviting friends along. Meet in the Schramm […]
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 at and ride trails from Area #2 to Area #14, roughly 8 miles or more depending on weather. Surface is grass and trails range from […]
Kick off the year with a first day hike at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Meet at the NEW! James Family Conservatory & Nature Center. Walk through the conservatory, see the working greenhouse and then explore activities in the nature center. Guided hikes will begin at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. We’ll have […]
Take a sneak peek at the new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park with its grand opening from 1 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 1st. Walk through the conservatory, see the working greenhouse and then explore activities in the nature center. Starting Jan. 5, the facility will be open […]
Kick off the new year with a scenic hike at Wildcat Hills SRA! Join us on a hike through on the Northlook Nature Trail at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The hike will be about 1 ½ miles or could be extended to 2 miles if hikers wish. The trail is all on the top of […]
With winter upon us, it's time to move the archery adventures indoors! Perfect for friends, family, or a date, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features blacklights, music, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed - beginners welcome. Reserve your group under one registration and choose from a unique check-in […]
Join us in exploring the Willow View Campground/Archery Range Trail on this first day hike at Red Willow SRA! We'll be meeting at Site #48 for an easy/moderate 1.39-mile hike. This hike includes some hilly terrain along with flat roadways. We may see all types of wildlife, but especially deer and songbirds. Dress for the […]
What do you call it when you look for birds outdoors when it is really cold outside? Brrrrrrding! Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike along the lake and river at Louisville SRA. We'll explore the trails along the Platte River while doing some winter birding. Meet near the parking lot by […]
Join us to kick off the new year by exploring the West Ridge Campground Trail around the Sherman Reservoir SRA! Visitors may see deer, foxes, birds and other types of wildlife. Enjoy the winter scenery on this 1.2 mile hike. This is a dirt trail with a variety of steepness grades. There is a potential […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's GSSF Indoor League Series - Match 2 on January 2 or 6, 2024. For this series, each match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is the SECOND match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available […]
With winter upon us, it's time to move the archery adventures indoors! Perfect for friends, family, or a date, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features blacklights, music, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed - beginners welcome. Reserve your group under one registration and choose from a unique check-in […]
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. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]
