NGPC Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Ash Hollow State Historical Park
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and head on out to the picnic area at Ash Hollow State Historical Park on Sunday, August 29 at 4 p.m. Mountain Time for an afternoon of musical entertainment by The Great Bear Folk Theater. This one-hour show will focus the re-telling of the Oregon Trail emigration experience […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in August, you are invited to join 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 class features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Join Nebraska Game and Parks staff for an introductory learn to hunt waterfowl workshop! Participants will learn basic teal hunting strategies, proper equipment, permit requirements, where to hunt and more. Ideal for adults and families with little to no waterfowl hunting experience but interested in learning how. Hosted at the Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln, […]
Schramm Education Center
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver […]
Online – Zoom
Too often do reptiles and amphibians get put together collaboratively, the truth is these two groups of animals have not shared a common ancestor for nearly 300 million years! Humans are more related to frogs, than frogs are to reptiles. In this episode of the Science of we will explore the science behind amphibians. Come […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Indian Cave State Park
In celebration of 100 Years of Nebraska's state parks, Indian Cave State Park is hosting an all-day celebration on Saturday, September 4! Event Schedule 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Living History Demonstration Black Powder Demonstration 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Hayrack Rides - Free “100 cents” can buy you: • Slice of watermelon • Rootbeer […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Interested in connecting with the outdoors through hunting, but not sure how to get started? This class is for you! Our ten-week course is designed for beginners of all types – students do not need to have previous experience with archery or firearms. Enhance your encounters with the outdoors by learning the basic skills used […]
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Experience living history weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the activities that would have taken place at this 1820’s era outpost. Trades such as blacksmithing, carpentry, coopering, tin smithing, and more will be demonstrated throughout both days. Period crafts will also be highlighted: spinning, weaving, and quilting. Military […]
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Experience living history weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the activities that would have taken place at this 1820’s era outpost. Trades such as blacksmithing, carpentry, coopering, tin smithing, and more will be demonstrated throughout both days. Period crafts will also be highlighted: spinning, weaving, and quilting. Military […]
Schramm Education Center
Schramm Education Center presents Schramm Sunday Speaker Series, a monthly program where experts in the field deliver fascinating presentations on the natural and cultural history of Nebraska. The series is free and open to the public, and is designed to promote conversations that facilitate scientific literacy, and encourage lifelong learning for all ages. Have you […]
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
Join us at Lewis & Clark SRA in Crofton for the 3rd Annual Lighted Boat Parade! The parade theme this year is 'The Great Outdoors'. If you don't have a boat to enter, bring your lawn chairs and blankets and watch from the shoreline. Help us get 100 boats for 100 years of Nebraska state […]
October is Reptile Awareness Month in Nebraska and to celebrate we are hosting, yet again, our K-12 art contest! Young artists in grades K-12 may submit their original artwork of a Nebraska native reptile anytime from Monday September 6-Monday October 18th at http://outdoornebraska.gov/reptileart/ the submission page will be closed until the start of the contest in September. […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Online – Zoom
Nebraska’s nearly 1,500 species of native plants occupy habitats ranging from eastern Nebraska tallgrass prairies to Sandhill wetlands to dry rocky outcrops in the Panhandle. Though many of these species are common and widespread, many are restricted to unique habitats such as Sandhill fens and alkaline marshes. Nearly 400 plant species are considered at-risk in […]
Ash Hollow State Historical Park
Celebrate 100 years of Nebraska state parks Ash Hollow State Historical Park with our Rendezvous! We'll be honoring our history with historical reenactors, old-fashioned competitions and food! The list of activities includes: -Black Powder -Bow & Arrow -Atlatl -Canoeing -Tomahawk -Trap Setting -Cooking Demonstrations -Historical Reenactors -Mountain Man Run -Pre-1840 Vendors & Traders -Food Vendors […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Ash Hollow State Historical Park
Celebrate 100 years of Nebraska state parks Ash Hollow State Historical Park with our Rendezvous! We'll be honoring our history with historical reenactors, old-fashioned competitions and food! The list of activities includes: -Black Powder -Bow & Arrow -Atlatl -Canoeing -Tomahawk -Trap Setting -Cooking Demonstrations -Historical Reenactors -Mountain Man Run -Pre-1840 Vendors & Traders -Food Vendors […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Outdoor archery tournament open to all USA Archery members as well as archers with no affiliation. Eligible USA Archery members can earn qualifying pin scores (pins are to be physically awarded by your home club - please check with your coach). No placement awards or door prizes will be given. Preregistration is very appreciated! Tournament […]
Enders State Recreation Area
If you're interested in taking your horse on some new and exciting trails in the park, hitch up the horse trailer and your horse and head to Enders State Recreation Area for the First Annual Trail Ride! This ride starts at 9:00 a.m. and lunch will be provided at the end of the ride. RSVP […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Interested in connecting with the outdoors through hunting, but not sure how to get started? This class is for you! Our ten-week course is designed for beginners of all types – students do not need to have previous experience with archery or firearms. Enhance your encounters with the outdoors by learning the basic skills used […]
Ash Hollow State Historical Park
Celebrate 100 years of Nebraska state parks Ash Hollow State Historical Park with our Rendezvous! We'll be honoring our history with historical reenactors, old-fashioned competitions and food! The list of activities includes: -Black Powder -Bow & Arrow -Atlatl -Canoeing -Tomahawk -Trap Setting -Cooking Demonstrations -Historical Reenactors -Mountain Man Run -Pre-1840 Vendors & Traders -Food Vendors […]
Zoo Park Pond – Scottsbluff
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Schramm Education Center
Schramm Park is launching a new, monthly, nature exploration program geared toward homeschool families. Each month, join an outdoor educator for a guided hike on the Schramm Park hiking trails. As we explore, we’ll ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. You’ll have the opportunity to observe local phenomena, plants, and animals while […]
Online – Zoom
We’ve all heard the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Many times the answer is a doctor, a lawyer, a firefighter, or even an NBA superstar. Well, what about a web designer? Or a conservation officer? Or a fisheries biologist? Many times you don’t hear those careers be mentioned, but […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Join Nebraska Game and Parks staff for an introductory learn to hunt deer workshop! Participants will learn basic archery deer hunting strategies, proper equipment, permit requirements, where to hunt and more. Ideal for adults and families with little to no deer hunting experience but interested in learning how. Hosted at the Outdoor Education Center in […]
Online – Zoom
It’s natural to fear spiders, they have eight legs and many eyes, and are very different from humans. However, they do really important things and overall they tend to avoid humans. Spiders are also really good for our environment- they eat numerous other pesty bugs that you don’t want anywhere else such as your garden […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Ponca State Park
Join us for an opportunity for families and individuals to experience the great outdoors through 90 hands-on activities, entertainment, vendors, exhibits, and more. Try your hand at a variety of outdoor activities: monarch tagging, outdoor cooking, kayaking, fishing, leather carving, geode cracking, shooting sports, rock-wall climbing, bow fishing, ropes obstacle course and so much more. […]
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park
Dutch Oven Gathering - Come enjoy demonstrations on Dutch Oven cooking, as well as cleaning and seasoning of cast iron cookware. A valid park entry permit is required
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park
Join us for a full day of family-friendly events at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park on Saturday, September 18 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.! Event Schedule 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Historical Scavenger Hunt 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hourly guided tours of the mansion (Except at 2 p.m.). Guided tours last 30 […]
Ponca State Park
Join us for an opportunity for families and individuals to experience the great outdoors through 90 hands-on activities, entertainment, vendors, exhibits, and more. Try your hand at a variety of outdoor activities: monarch tagging, outdoor cooking, kayaking, fishing, leather carving, geode cracking, shooting sports, rock-wall climbing, bow fishing, ropes obstacle course and so much more. […]
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park
Dutch Oven Gathering - Come enjoy demonstrations on Dutch Oven cooking, as well as cleaning and seasoning of cast iron cookware. A valid park entry permit is required
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Online – Zoom
Many of us might think of tigers, rhinos or elephants when we think about poaching. Unfortunately wildlife trafficking and wildlife crime occurs in more places than we’d like to think, including here in Nebraska. Join us nature nerds as we chat with conservation officers about this topic. We’ll hear their real stories from the field, […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Online – Zoom
Snakes do it, birds do it, insects do it, fish do it…I’m talking about laying eggs of course. Many animals will lay eggs because that is how they will pass on babies for the next generation. Not all animals will lay their eggs in nests like birds, some fish will lay them on vegetation in […]
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking input on a draft master plan being developed to improve Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park and State Recreation Area in North Platte. The master plan covers potential new development, programming and recreational activities that enhance the experience for future visitors. The plan incorporates new interpretation and […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
This class is open to students at all levels of Olympic Archery Development (JOAD/AAD) who are looking to get back into regular archery training. Archery 1, 2, 3, and Team (JOAD) are courses in our Center Shot Archery Academy* program, which include achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student […]
Pressey Wildlife Management Area
Join us at Pressey WMA for the longest running organized youth shooting event in Nebraska! This is a free competition, open to youth age 11 or older who have successfully completed Hunter Education and who have not yet graduated from high school. Proof of Hunter Education completion is required. First time shooters at the event […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Interested in connecting with the outdoors through hunting, but not sure how to get started? This class is for you! Our ten-week course is designed for beginners of all types – students do not need to have previous experience with archery or firearms. Enhance your encounters with the outdoors by learning the basic skills used […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Join Nebraska Game and Parks staff for an introductory learn to hunt deer workshop! Participants will learn basic archery deer hunting strategies, proper equipment, permit requirements, where to hunt and more. Ideal for adults and families with little to no deer hunting experience but interested in learning how. Hosted on the Hunt Nebraska Facebook page, […]
Online – Zoom
It’s not just birds that migrate, although, this type of seasonal movement that most flocks do is probably the most well-known. But, migration can be seen happening in all major branches of the animal kingdom. This includes fish, insects, amphibians, mammals and even slime molds! Migration isn’t just about north to south, it could be […]
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Join us at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park for our final state park centennial signature event! This is a two-day event will kick off on Friday, Oct. 1 with Baskets and Blankets, an evening harvest picnic contest. There will be lawn games, and music followed by a Laser Light Extravaganza at dark. Saturday will be […]
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Join us at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park for our final state park centennial signature event! This is a two-day event will kick off on Friday, Oct. 1 with Baskets and Blankets, an evening harvest picnic contest. There will be lawn games, and music followed by a Laser Light Extravaganza at dark. Saturday will be […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Interested in connecting with the outdoors through hunting, but not sure how to get started? This class is for you! Our ten-week course is designed for beginners of all types – students do not need to have previous experience with archery or firearms. Enhance your encounters with the outdoors by learning the basic skills used […]
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Experience living history weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the activities that would have taken place at this 1820’s era outpost. Trades such as blacksmithing, carpentry, coopering, tin smithing, and more will be demonstrated throughout both days. Period crafts will also be highlighted: spinning, weaving, and quilting […]
Nebraska Game and Parks offers a plethora of opportunities beyond events. You can get away and unwind by planning a trip to a Nebraska state park. You can catch the next big one, go wildlife viewing, plan a hunt or more. Or you can help us celebrate our park system's 100th birthday. Go ahead: Build your own adventure.
