Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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 […]
Explore interactions between animals that hunt and animals that are hunted. Some animals form groups that help members survive and engage in pack tactics. Learn about these animals and enjoy some games that model tactics in the wild. This is a free program that will meet in the Schramm Education Center classroom. If you choose […]
A fully equipped, turn-key operation and additional incentives are some of the benefits offered to a new restaurant partner at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The agency is seeking proposals for a food service provider at the park conveniently located just off Interstate 80 between Lincoln and Omaha. […]
This basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to JOAD and are looking for archery instruction before the next quarter of level 1 classes is available to new students. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. This class section is always open to new students and is prorated depending […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's GSSF Indoor League Series - Match 3 on February 7 -or- 11, 2023. 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 FINAL match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available […]
Inquiry-based learning prioritizes a learner's questions and ideas by engaging their innate sense of curiosity and awe. As educators we get to be facilitators of learning, here to guide and support the process of investigation. You don't need to know every bird or flower or tree to engage your learners in nature education. Each workshop […]
You may never have heard the word ungulate, but odds are you have seen many of them, even here in Nebraska. To boil it down ungulates are large mammals with hooves. They then use the hoofed tips to support their body weight while standing or moving. There could be odd-toed and even-toed ungulates. But, what’s […]
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 […]
Looking for a cozy Valentine’s Day weekend away from home? Visit Ponca State Park and enjoy a Birds and Breakfast package that includes birding activities, the Great Backyard Bird County, 30% lodging discount, a bottle of wine or cider, a bundle of firewood and a Saturday Breakfast. During the month of February, the National Audubon […]
Reserve a beautiful lake view cabin at Lewis and Clark SRA on February 10-12 or February 17-19 and unlock a 30% discount ($224 plus tax for 2 nights; minimum 2 night stay required). Optional: A Sweetheart Package can be added on for $35. This includes early check in and late check out, pet fee waived, […]
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a cozy getaway to E.T. Mahoney State Park! Reserve a select cabin or lodge room February 10-14, 2023 (Friday – Tuesday) and add on a special $55 Valentine’s Package to your reservation. Valentine’s Package includes • Embroidered blanket • Choice of sparkling juice or wine • 2 wine glasses • Baker’s […]
Visit beautiful Niobrara State Park for a cozy Valentine's weekend getaway on the weekends of Feb. 10-12th or Feb. 17-19 and unlock a 30% discount for a minimum 2 night stay! Check out our $35 add-on Sweetheart Package, complete with early check in and late check out, waived pet fee, wine glasses, and gift baskets […]
