Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Be a part of the process to update Nebraska’s state wildlife action plan, which outlines conservation efforts and priorities for Nebraska’s most vulnerable plant and animal species. Participants can learn about the plan and the science behind it, ask questions and provide feedback. Public meetings will take place in an open house format, so attendees […]
Experience the natural wonder of the sharp-tailed grouse mating dance from a new viewing blind at Niobrara State Park! Reserve the viewing blind (free of charge) any time between March 1 and May 1, with peak being between March 15 and April 15, for the best opportunity to see this sunrise ritual, an ancient and […]
Travel back to the 1920s with Murder at the Juice Joint – an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of the Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends. Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Dress as a flapper […]
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 […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join, Nebraska Master Naturalist, as we host a nature trivia, social event at Soaring Wings Winery and Brewing, Springfield, Ne. Nature is pretty neat, and there are endless bits of information out there. Grab your fellow nature nerds and form a team (no more than 5) to compete to win fun […]
What happens in Lincoln, stays in Lincoln So, that Vegas Shoot? Honestly, it’s not for everyone. But if you still want to compete Vegas-style – with a chance to win payouts – we’ve got you covered in right here Lincoln. Attend a regional version of the internationally-attended Vegas archery event – our shoot will follow the […]
Add excitement and variety to your range practice by joining our indoor archery league! Ages 10 and up. Previous archery experience required. The league will follow the round schedule listed below and run for 8 weeks, with scores recorded each week and a cumulative score for the series. Target face and distances will accord to […]
Looking for a little direction for your range practice? Maybe a bit of challenge? Look no further! All league courses of fire are untimed and each week's score may be shot any time during the range's open hours, Monday through Sunday. First week of league starts 1/22/24. While weekly submissions are encouraged, the sole deadline is that […]
Mondays in March, 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 […]
Mondays in March, 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 […]
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 […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's GSSF Indoor League Series - Match 1 on March 5th or 9th. For this series, each match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is the FIRST match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available matches […]
