Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Community Fishing Event: Henderson

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 […]

Event Series FIRST SHOTS Pistol

FIRST SHOTS Pistol

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

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 […]

Wildflower Week Plant Talk & Sunset Wildflower Hike

Chadron State Park 15951 Highway 385, Chadron, NE

Celebrate Wildflower Week with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum at Chadron State Park! Schedule: Wildflower Plant Talk: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. at Central Group Complex Meeting Room with Horticulture Specialist, Lucinda Mays and NSA Horticulture Program Coordinator, Bob Henrickson. Sunset Wildflower Hike: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Meet at Central Group Complex, we'll caravan from Central Group […]

Wildflower Outing

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Celebrate Nebraska Wildflower week with a Wildflower Outing at the Wildcat Hills.  Uncover many of the area flowers in bloom and discover key characteristics for identifying. Please bring water and hiking shoes for this 1 mile long hike over uneven terrain. Meet at the Nature Center. This program is FREE, but participants will need to […]

2023 USA Archery Neb State JOAD & Adult Outdoor Championship

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

DATE Saturday, June 10, 2023 LOCATION Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 This State Championship event is sanctioned by USA Archery. SCHEDULE Please start your check in at the front desk unless directed otherwise. Equipment check, practice, and competition will be conducted at the outdoor target range. […]

Enders Extravaganza

Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area 73122 338th Ave., Enders, NE

Join us at Enders Reservoir SRA on Saturday, June 10 for Enders Outdoor Extravaganza! Activities will include a 5-K run, craft show, working truck show, tractor show, Dutch oven cooking, BBQ smoke-off, outdoor games, kayaking, petting zoo, bounce house, and a live music featuring BD and the Boys and up-and-coming country star Jake Jacobson. *Note: […]

Car, Bike, & Truck Show at Chadron State Park

Chadron State Park 15951 Highway 385, Chadron, NE

Join us at Chadron State Park for a Car, Bike, & Truck Show! If you like it, we want to see it! Everything is welcome! Registration is free. Schedule: 9 a.m. - Registration opens 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Car Show 1:30 p.m. - Award Ceremony Best in Show Awards will be given for […]

Get Outdoors Day at Arbor Day Farm

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Started in 2008, National Get Outdoors Day is intended to inspire and motivate Americans to get outside for a "healthy, fun day of outdoor adventure." And there's no better place to do that than at Arbor Day Farm! Pack a picnic, enjoy a stroll through the park at Arbor Lodge mansion. Take a turn at […]

Reaching the Summit

Summit Lake State Recreation Area 2787 Co. Rd. G, Burt County, NE

Join us for a special day outdoors highlighting recent improvements to Summit Lake State Recreation Area! Schedule: 11 A.M. - Playground Ribbon Cutting 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. - Archery, fishing and kayaking (free; equipment provided) 12 P.M. - Fish fry ($12 Adults; $8 for 12 and under)   Park permit required for entry.

Event Series Try Archery

Try Archery

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

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 […]