Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Fishing for Younger Friends

Fishing for Younger Friends

Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park for Fishing For Younger Friends! This program is designed to get our early outdoorsy types into fishing. Children ages 3-5 years will learn the names of some common Nebraska fish, make a fish print and learn to cast by playing Backyard Bass. Following the program, those who want […]

Event Series Labor Day Weekend at Fort Kearny

Labor Day Weekend at Fort Kearny

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

Celebrate Labor Day weekend by joining us for Living History at Fort Kearny State Historical Park! Schedule There will be a cannon firing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with a special night firing on Sunday at sunset. Daily living history demonstrations will occur from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with special living history activities […]

Harvest Celebration at Arbor Day Farm

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

The fun of the Harvest Celebration lasts all fall season at Arbor Day Farm. Plan now to visit the Tree Adventure, Apple House Market, and Arbor Lodge Mansion for autumn-inspired activities, including: U-pick Apples and Pumpkins (beginning mid-Sept.) at the Tree Adventure Living History Weekends at Arbor Lodge Two Weekends of the AppleJack Festival (Sept. 16-17 & 23-24) Wine & Hard […]

Event Series Labor Day Weekend at Fort Kearny

Labor Day Weekend at Fort Kearny

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

Celebrate Labor Day weekend by joining us for Living History at Fort Kearny State Historical Park! Schedule There will be a cannon firing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with a special night firing on Sunday at sunset. Daily living history demonstrations will occur from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with special living history activities […]

Event Series Living History at Fort Atkinson

Living History at Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Join us at Fort Atkinson for a Living History Weekend on September 2 & 3! SCHEDULE: SATURDAY & SUNDAY (Military Timeline) 10 a.m. - The Troop: roll call, inspection, raise colors and morning gun (Flag pole/parade ground) 10:15 a.m. - Prepare for Inspection 11 a.m. - Archeology at Ft. Atkinson with guest speaker, Nolan Johnson […]

Event Series Try Rifle

Try Rifle

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

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! […]

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 […]

Event Series Labor Day Weekend at Fort Kearny

Labor Day Weekend at Fort Kearny

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

Celebrate Labor Day weekend by joining us for Living History at Fort Kearny State Historical Park! Schedule There will be a cannon firing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with a special night firing on Sunday at sunset. Daily living history demonstrations will occur from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with special living history activities […]

Event Series Living History at Fort Atkinson

Living History at Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Join us at Fort Atkinson for a Living History Weekend on September 2 & 3! SCHEDULE: SATURDAY & SUNDAY (Military Timeline) 10 a.m. - The Troop: roll call, inspection, raise colors and morning gun (Flag pole/parade ground) 10:15 a.m. - Prepare for Inspection 11 a.m. - Archeology at Ft. Atkinson with guest speaker, Nolan Johnson […]

Event Series Beginner Birding at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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 […]

Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop

Early childhood education is critical to developing well-rounded adults with good critical thinking skills. Research has shown that quality early childhood education has a lasting impact on a child’s entire life – let Growing Up WILD be a part of your early childhood student’s day. Growing up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive […]

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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 […]