Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Book Presentation with author Todd E. Harburn at Fort Hartsuff SHP

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Join us at Fort Hartsuff SHP for author Todd E. Harburn's presentation of his book, The Little Post Hospital on the North Loup River: The Medical History of Fort Hartsuff, Nebraska 1874-1881! Dr. Harburn is an independent scholar, retired orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician. His detailed history of Fort Hartsuff’s hospital is published by […]

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 Turkey Calling Clinic

Turkey Calling Clinic – Kearney

Kearney Outdoor Education Complex 10945 Poole Ave, Kearney, NE

Improve your turkey calling skills just in time for spring turkey season in this workshop presented by Nebraska Game and Parks and the National Wild Turkey Federation. Instructors will show you in how effectively use turkey calls while you are hunting. You will learn different types of calls you can use and strategies for how […]

Event Series Turkey Calling Clinic

Turkey Calling Clinic – Beatrice

Beatrice Gun Club 5954 W Hoyt Rd, Beatrice, NE

Improve your turkey calling skills just in time for spring turkey season in this workshop presented by Nebraska Game and Parks and the National Wild Turkey Federation. Instructors will show you in how effectively use turkey calls while you are hunting. You will learn different types of calls you can use and strategies for how […]

Venture Parks Discovery Fair

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Nebraska’s Venture Park Region is hosting a Venture Parks Discovery Fair on Sunday, April 7th from noon to 3 p.m. at Crete Carrier Riverview Lodge at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Attend this event to learn about activities that will be offered in the Venture Park Region this summer and job opportunities in the parks. […]

Women’s Archery Happy Hour – April

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

Mondays in April, 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 pm […]

Women’s Range Night – April

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

Mondays in April, 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 […]

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 […]

Birds of a Feather – Spring Migration and Beginner Birding at E.T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Get ready to go birding by participating in the new Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we […]

Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

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

The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]

Wise and Wild: Spring Migration and Beginner Birding

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Wise and Wild is a program is designed for seniors (55 and up) who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of nature-related topics with activities indoors and out. Join us on your own or bring along friends of any age. These events will be held […]

Event Series Archery 1 – JOAD

Archery 1 – 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 JOAD or who are still working to advance to Archery 2. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. Our Center Shot Archery Academy* course includes achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student in improvement […]