Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Learn some birding basics and hike in the park with a naturalist to look for birds. Discover what it takes to be a birder and skills to help identify birds. Meet in the lobby of the Education Center.
Join us at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park for the 11th annual Sip Nebraska Festival! Sip Nebraska is the perfect opportunity to explore and enjoy wineries, breweries, and distilleries from all across Nebraska. With unlimited tastings of wine, craft beer, hard cider, and spirits, you're sure to find your perfect flow. There's truly something for […]
Spring blooms are popping up all around Ponca State Park; making for a beautiful setting to celebrate Mother’s Day with a buffet! Dine indoors or on the back patio of the Resource and Education Center. Menu includes roasted chicken, ham, cheesy potatoes, dinner roll, salad and dessert. Reservations required - Call Ponca State Park at 402-755-2284. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]
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, […]
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, […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! (Lincoln, La Vista, Hastings, Ponca & Scottsbluff) Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than […]
