Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Have you ever heard a rattlesnake? Smelled snake musk? Felt the keeled scales of a garter snake? Schramm Education Center is hosting its annual "Snakes of Nebraska" event on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th! University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s […]
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 each week. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Travel back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! This weekend's theme will be "The Desertion of Musician Knight". Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life from the Revolutionary War will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period […]
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the building of Fort Hartsuff! In September of 1874, US military soldiers and hired civilian workers began construction on an infantry outpost on the edge of Nebraska's Sandhills. 150 years later, Fort Hartsuff's original and reconstructed buildings stand as one of the most complete examples of forts from the […]
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! […]
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 […]
Join us at Indian Cave State Park to celebrate Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, Aug. 31! Events will take place outside of the museum. View park map HERE. Activity schedule: 5 - 7 p.m.: Hayrack rides, cake walk (50 cents to play), and yard games 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Fish fry - $12 for adults, […]
Join us at Platte River State Park for Breakfast and Birding! Start your Sunday morning with breakfast at Scott Lodge Restaurant then head outside to enjoy bird-themed resources and activities. Valid park permit required for entry.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the building of Fort Hartsuff! In September of 1874, US military soldiers and hired civilian workers began construction on an infantry outpost on the edge of Nebraska's Sandhills. 150 years later, Fort Hartsuff's original and reconstructed buildings stand as one of the most complete examples of forts from the […]
Travel back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! This weekend's theme will be "The Desertion of Musician Knight". Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life from the Revolutionary War will occur throughout the park. The military timeline will focus on the Revolutionary War to present-day. Living […]
