Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […]
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 […]
Do you love butterflies? Are you a community member interested in conservation and science? Then join us for Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Workshop, Saturday May 4th, 2024, 1:00pm-5:00pm at the Whitney Education Center, 2206 N M Rd, Marquette, NE. Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count is a community science project. It was developed to collect statewide data […]
Hop into the fascinating world of Nebraska frogs with state herpetologist Dennis Ferraro at the Schramm Education Center as we kick off National Amphibian Week. Learn about the diverse amphibians that call Nebraska home and how to help conserve them. Two unique sessions will be offered; choose to attend one or both: Afternoon Session: Amphibians […]
Join us for "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!" View paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery and more from reputable Midwestern artists, hosted by Nye Street Studio. The event will take place in the upper level conference rooms at Peter Kiewit Lodge. Saturday, May 4: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m - Art Show Sunday, May […]
Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! The theme for this weekend will be "The trial of Captain Charles Pentland". Living History events occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first weekend of each month between May and October. Ongoing demonstrations featuring […]
Join Schramm Park State Recreation Area Naturalist Leah Stirrup as she shares a digital museum that she created using ArcGIS StoryMaps to showcase the history of the Gretna State Fish Hatchery and Schramm Park State Recreation Area. Leah is an undergraduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). For her senior thesis, she analyzed over […]
Mondays in May, 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. We will not meet on Memorial Day. The intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a […]
Mondays in May, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. This will be a three week session as we will not meet on Memorial Day. Choose from a three-week intro pistol class or a 'next-level' weekly practice and skill-building section, depending on your comfort with the […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's GSSF Indoor League Series - Match 3 on May 7 or 11, 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 FINAL match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the […]
Take a break from the grind and try a unique activity! Practice with friends! The possibilities are... well, not endless, but might be fun. Every Tuesday 7-9 pm this semester, College Night at the Outdoor Ed Center gives you the chance to learn, relax, and improve your skills. Never shot a bow before? Not a […]
Learn basic archery skills in a Becoming an Outdoors Woman three part series, May 8, 15, 22 & 29 at Platte River State Park. Workshop is open to ladies, over age 14 and are new to the BOW archery series program. Learn basic archery skills in a three part series Session 1: Wednesday, May 8, […]
