Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Valentine’s Cabin Getaway at Niobrara State Park

Niobrara State Park Niobrara, NE

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 at one of Niobrara's five cabins! Check out our $35 add-on Sweetheart Package, complete with early check in and late check out, waived pet […]

Pistol Matches – February

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's .22 & Air Pistol Matches on February 13 -or- 18, 2023. This match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Monday or Saturday). This is a stand-alone match open to pistols from all manufacturers. See information below about courses of fire. All matches […]

Event Series Cornhusker Fly Fisher Tie-in Events

Cornhusker Fly Fisher Tie-in Events

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join the Cornhusker Fly Fishing club in the Schramm Education Center classroom to learn how to tie a fly. Observe them in action as they demonstrate their craft and skill, then try your hand at making a fly to take home. They will provide equipment and materials and answer questions about fly tying and fly […]

Try Archery

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

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 […]

$10

Old Market Magician at E.T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Enjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Nov. 26 for the first of several dates. Chandler, who has appeared on television with magicians Penn and Teller, will perform at 3 p.m. at Kountze Memorial Theater. Other performances will be (all begin at 3 p.m. unless otherwise […]

Event Series Explore JOAD

Explore JOAD

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

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 […]

Creative Communication: Sharing the Value of Nebraska’s Ecosystems through Innovative Educational Resources – Conservation Education Lunch & Learn Series

Conservation Education Lunch & Learn Webinar Series 2023 Creative Communication: Sharing the Value of Nebraska’s Ecosystems through Innovative Educational Resources February 22, 2023 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (CST) To register for this free virtual webinar, click here: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrc-uuqT8tGdEOAhqivOGJVXf4ravuzV9n Environmental Education seeks to connect our audiences to natural ecosystems. As educators, we hope to motivate our […]

Explore Archery

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

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 […]

FIRST SHOTS Pistol

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

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 […]

$10

Try Archery

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

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 […]

$10

Old Market Magician at E.T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Enjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Nov. 26 for the first of several dates. Chandler, who has appeared on television with magicians Penn and Teller, will perform at 3 p.m. at Kountze Memorial Theater. Other performances will be (all begin at 3 p.m. unless otherwise […]

Forest Findings

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Explore the geological outcrop and park trails as we delve into the everchanging landscape of our park. Ask questions, discover history and learn about the science of ecological succession. This program meets at the Hatch House at Schramm Park State Recreation Area. You will need a State Park Sticker on your vehicle to enter the […]

Free