Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Nature at Nightfall

Have you ever wondered how astronomers read the night sky or how researchers study nocturnal animals? Or maybe you want to know what is like to have night vision like an owl. Join us on August 18th, 2023 from 7-10 PM at Platte River State Park to explore nature from dusk to nightfall. We will […]

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Night Sky program at Wildcat Hills SRA

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

Bring a blanket and lay beneath the stars! Explore constellations, mythology, the importance of dark skies and much more on August 18th at Wildcat Hills SRA. This event will take place at 9 p.m. Mountain Time. This is a great opportunity to watch the Perseids meteor shower, one of the best meteors showers of the […]

Curious Caterpillars

Mahoney Park, Lincoln City Park 70th & Fremont, Lincoln, NE

Looking for something to do with your little ones as school starts? Join us Saturday, August 19th from 9:00 -11:00 am at Mahoney Park Shelter #1 (first shelter near the entrance of the park) for a fun-filled morning of outdoor exploration designed for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. There will be a nature discovery area, […]

August Archery Adventure

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

Join Nebraska Game and Parks for a fun day of indoor archery! Our summer Archery Adventure is an opportunity for families and friends to encounter an entry-level archery challenge. No experience needed - beginners welcome. All equipment, plus instruction from our expert staff, is included. Enjoy an hour on our indoor archery range, which will […]

August Rifle Rally

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

Join Nebraska Game and Parks for a chance to try a little rifle shooting! Our summer Rifle Rally is an opportunity for families and friends to encounter an entry-level rifle challenge. No experience needed - beginners welcome. All equipment, plus instruction from our expert staff, is included. Participants will get the chance to shoot 30 […]

Grand Opening of the Kearney Outdoor Education Complex

Kearney Outdoor Education Complex 10945 Poole Ave, Kearney, NE

Welcome to the Nebraska Game and Parks’ new outdoor education complex located near Kearney, Nebraska! Join us for the grand opening of the complex and participate in shooting sports fun, meet our friendly staff and enjoy hotdogs and refreshments (while supplies last). Now offering: -Trap and Skeet -Education Center Tours -Interactive Educational Activities The trap […]

Event Series Women’s Archery Happy Hour – August

Women’s Archery Happy Hour – August

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

Mondays in August, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' advice section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 […]

Event Series Women’s Range Night – August

Women’s Range Night – August

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

Mondays in August, 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 […]

Umbrella Match for Handguns – Match 3 of 3

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

Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on August 22nd & 26th. This match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the GSSF […]

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 […]

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 […]

Event Series Explore JOAD

Explore JOAD

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

This basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to Junior Olympic Archery Development and are looking for archery instruction before the next quarter of level 1 classes is available to new students. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. This class section is always open to new students and […]