Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
The 2024 Nebraska Youth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational will be September 28, 2024 at the Pressey Wildlife Management Area (located 17 miles south of Broken Bow). This is a FREE competition, open to all youth age 11 or older who have successfully completed Hunter Education and who have not yet graduated from high school. Proof of […]
Saddle up your horses and join us for the annual Enders Trail Ride on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Enders SRA! The trail ride will be about two hours of riding through the state recreation area where visitors will be able to view wildlife and beautiful scenery from the beach and through the wooded areas of […]
Join us at Fort Robinson State Park for a Fly-Fishing and Fly-Tying Class on Saturday, Sept. 28! Anglers can learn the basics of fly fishing and fly tying that will prepare them to catch trout and panfish throughout the state. The workshop, which is open to new and experienced fly fishers, will include all fly […]
You are invited to the 2024 Nebraska Master Naturalist Fall Conference You can expect an annual update, field activities and engaging presentations. Look to connect with fellow Master Naturalists, be inspired by their projects, discuss, share ideas, and contribute to YOUR Nebraska Master Naturalist Program. Registration is FREE. Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided. […]
Hike with a naturalist to look for seeds in the park and pollinator gardens on Saturdays, Sept. 7 and Sept. 28! Make observations, learn how seeds travel and identify the trees that certain seeds have fallen from. Meet in the lobby of the education center. All ages are welcome.
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! […]
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. Join us for our Annual Table Creek Rendezvous (Mountain Man Encampment). Enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, fabric dyes and printing, seed beadwork, rigid heddle weaving, leather […]
Join us for a full day of FREE live local music at the Continental Drift Music Festival, September 28th at Victory Lake! Featuring: Third Frate, Ten O'Clock Scholars, Brothers Tandem, The Farewell Season, Two Drag Club, Midwest Dilemma, Fox, Echoes At Midnight, The Whiskey Drinkers Union, and Watson&Co Located on Victory Lake, next to the […]
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 […]
Please join us on September 28th, 2024 from 6:30-10PM at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve as we welcome our transition into the Fall season by exploring nature as the sun begins to set. There is so much to discover from dusk to nightfall as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer. We will have […]
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will certify Youth Fishing Instructors at a workshop at Fort Robinson State Park on Sunday, September 29 from 9 a.m. to noon Mountain Time. Meet at the Buffalo Soldier Barracks. Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who […]
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. Join us for our Annual Table Creek Rendezvous (Mountain Man Encampment). Enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, fabric dyes and printing, seed beadwork, rigid heddle weaving, leather […]
