Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Fort Kearny State Historical Park
Join us at Fort Kearny State Historical Park for a Memorial Day Weekend celebration! There will be living history demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Monday form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reenactors will be at the park to discuss life as a soldier during the fort’s […]
Fort Kearny State Historical Park
Join us at Fort Kearny State Historical Park for a Memorial Day Weekend celebration! There will be living history demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Monday form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reenactors will be at the park to discuss life as a soldier during the fort’s […]
Mormon Island State Recreation Area
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 […]
Fontenelle Park Pond – Omaha
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
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 […]
Birdwood WMA – Lincoln County
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 […]
Platte River State Park
Join us at Platte River State Park for a Dutch Oven Cooking clinic! Learn how to cook using Dutch Ovens, which make it easy to enjoy a tasty outdoor meal, just like in the old days! Instructors will share how to season, maintain temperature, cook with, basic tools, clean and store Dutch Ovens. You will […]
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Put your best sleuthing hat on and join us for an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of 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. $30/person. Light refreshments, a self-guided tour […]
Standing Bear Lake
The Nebraska Game and Park Commission, the City of Omaha, Omaha Parks Foundation, ÂÂÂÂGreater Omaha Trail Runners, and the Omaha Running Club invite you to help clean up Standing Bear Lake. Standing Bear Lake is currently drained for a renovation and enhancement project. This creates a great opportunity to remove trash from the lake bed. […]
Cottonwood Cove Marina
NOTE: This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course. NOTE: $10 registration fee to be paid by cash or check at class. Pre-registration is required. Please bring a sack lunch, snack and a drink, or bring lunch money to purchase lunch from the marina. NOTE: Vessel exams will be offered […]
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 […]
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Join us at Fort Atkinson for the Visitor Center Rededication and Living History Weekend! Schedule: Saturday, June 3rd 10 a.m. - Flag raising 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Living History Activities 10:30 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting & Rededication of Visitor's Center 12 p.m. - Cannon Firing 1 p.m. - Guest Speaker Steve Tomayo speaking […]
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park
Join us at Rock Creek Station Historical Park for Rock Creek Trail Days! Come explore a place where road ranches served pioneers along the Oregon-California Trail, Pony Express riders carried mail across the West, and Wild Bill Hickok began a legendary career as gunfighter! Ongoing living history activities on the ranches will include: black powder […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Camp counselors are a key part of making the Outdoor Education Center's summer programs fun and memorable. This exciting new camp will provide specialty training for our camp crew for the summer season! Learn how to instruct a variety of outdoor activities: target archery, bowfishing, slingshot, tomahawk, atlatl, hiking, photography, survival, knot tying, outdoor cooking, […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in June, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a three-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 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Camp counselors are a key part of making the Outdoor Education Center's summer programs fun and memorable. This exciting new camp will provide specialty training for our camp crew for the summer season! Learn how to instruct a variety of outdoor activities: target archery, bowfishing, slingshot, tomahawk, atlatl, hiking, photography, survival, knot tying, outdoor cooking, […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Camp counselors are a key part of making the Outdoor Education Center's summer programs fun and memorable. This exciting new camp will provide specialty training for our camp crew for the summer season! Learn how to instruct a variety of outdoor activities: target archery, bowfishing, slingshot, tomahawk, atlatl, hiking, photography, survival, knot tying, outdoor cooking, […]
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. The program is designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]
Louisville State Recreation Area
Wildlife and people need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. We know our communities in Nebraska believe in this too! Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of stewardship and conservation while kayaking! We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those interested in helping to clean up […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Camp counselors are a key part of making the Outdoor Education Center's summer programs fun and memorable. This exciting new camp will provide specialty training for our camp crew for the summer season! Learn how to instruct a variety of outdoor activities: target archery, bowfishing, slingshot, tomahawk, atlatl, hiking, photography, survival, knot tying, outdoor cooking, […]
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
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 […]
Chadron State Park
Join us at Chadron State Park for the 102nd Anniversary Celebration of the park! Schedule Friday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Food Vendors & Beer Garden: Individual vendor's hours will vary 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Live Music Performed by Bar Flies Saturday: 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. - Registration for Run for […]
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
Celebrate Nebraska Wildflower week with a Wildflower Outing at the Wildcat Hills. Uncover many of the area flowers in bloom and discover key characteristics for identifying. Please bring water and hiking shoes for this 1 mile long hike over uneven terrain. Meet at the Nature Center. This program is FREE, but participants will need to […]
Chadron State Park
Join us at Chadron State Park for the 102nd Anniversary Celebration of the park! Schedule Friday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Food Vendors & Beer Garden: Individual vendor's hours will vary 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Live Music Performed by Bar Flies Saturday: 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. - Registration for Run for […]
Enders State Recreation Area
Join us at Enders Reservoir SRA on Saturday, June 10 for Enders Outdoor Extravaganza! Activities will include a 5-K run, craft show, working truck show, tractor show, Dutch oven cooking, BBQ smoke-off, outdoor games, kayaking, petting zoo, bounce house, and a live music featuring BD and the Boys and up-and-coming country star Jake Jacobson. *Note: […]
Chadron State Park
Join us at Chadron State Park for a Car, Bike, & Truck Show! If you like it, we want to see it! Everything is welcome! Registration is free. Schedule: 9 a.m. - Registration opens 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Car Show 1:30 p.m. - Award Ceremony Best in Show Awards will be given for […]
Terry’s Pit – 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
Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in June, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a three-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 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host a nature trivia night at The Bull Moose, a cocktail bar in Omaha, Nebraska. 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 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]
Holmes Lake – Lincoln
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
Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]
Online – Zoom
Whales living on land, rhinoceroses and camels living in Nebraska, mammoths, bear dogs, and car-sized sloths. There are just a few of the prehistoric creatures that lived and roamed the landscape. Nebraska is actually a fantastic place to see fossils of these creatures today. But, fossils don’t always do the animal justice. Join us on […]
Towl Park Pond – Omaha
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 […]
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park
Join us at Rock Creek Station SHP for the 2023 Pony Express Re-Ride Exchange! Each June the National Pony Express Association recreates the Pony Express in a Commemorative Re-Ride. Letters are carried in a mochila over the original trail that stretches from St. Joseph, MO to Sacramento, CA. The 1,966 mile, eight state event is […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Get outside for some family-friendly outdoor quality time! Register groups of 3 to 50 (split into pods of five) to experience a guided hike through our archery field course. Participants will get to explore the one-mile trail and make 10 stops at archery stations to take aim at fun targets. No archery experience needed - […]
Ash Hollow State Historical Park
Enjoy learning from Nebraska biologists while finding and identifying as many species of plants and animals as possible! All materials needed for sessions will be provided. Be sure to dress according to the weather. Bring boots, hat, jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, etc. Lunch and dinner will not be provided, but you are welcome to […]
Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Join Nebraska Master Naturalist, Writer and Educator, Jeff Lacey on a hike designed to help naturalists of all ages and ability levels write and sketch in or about the forest in a nature journal. Develop your field journaling skills and celebrate the forest in a supportive community. The program will meet at the park shelter […]
Ponca State Park
Join us at Ponca State Park for a Father's Day Fish Fry! The fish fry will be held outside the Visitor Center. Menu: fish, smoked pork loin, coleslaw, cheesy potatoes, dinner roll and cream puffs Price: adults $17; kids between ages 5 and 12 $10; kids between ages 0-4 free RSVP by calling Ponca […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in June, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a three-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 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on June 20 -or- 24, 2023. This match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the […]
Bowling Lake – Lincoln
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
Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]
Schramm Education Center
Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]
Benson Park, Omaha
Have you met your neighbors yet? You know… The buzzy ones? The furry ones? Maybe even the slimy ones? Join Nebraska Game and Parks and the greater Omaha conservation community in celebrating our nature neighbors at Neighborhood Nature Fest on June 21, 2023! This event will be held in Benson Park from 5:00pm to 7:30pm […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]
Chadron State Park
Dawes County 4-H is partnering with Nebraska Game & Parks to offer a fishing workshop at Chadron State Park! Topics will include: Baits and lures, fishing techniques, fishing safety, and more! Youth will also complete a fishing fair project, outdoor cooking, and a hike! Cost: $20 (Ages 8+) Please bring: Fishing poles if you have […]
Schramm Education Center
Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]
Havelock Park- Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Game and Parks will be offering summer nature yoga classes once a month from May- August. Two classes will be held in Lincoln at city parks and two will be held at Schramm Education Center in Gretna. Classes will be held once a month on Fridays from 10am-11am CST. All classes will be held […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park!  Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park’s golf shack for a glimpse of night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin at […]
Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area
Join us at Merritt Reservoir SRA for Magnificent Moths, Spectacular Stars dark skies program! Discover the fantastic world of weird and wonderful nighttime insects as we celebrate Merritt Reservoir’s designation as an International Dark Sky Park. Using night lighting equipment we will investigate firsthand the relationship between dark skies and wildlife.
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on June 20 -or- 24, 2023. This match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the […]
Branched Oak State Recreation Area
This event is held in cooperation with the Nebraska Fish and Game Association. 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 for years to learn. […]
Schramm Education Center
Celebrate Nebraska pollinators at the Schramm Pollinator Party! The Schramm Education Center will be hosting a Pollinator Party family event on Saturday, June 24th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Bee Lab, Nebraska Extension, the UNL Entomology Department, and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. This event is taking […]
Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Online – Zoom
They’re like plants, but aquatic. As temperatures outside begin to rise aquatic plants begin to grow. Some of these plants may seem like a nuisance while you’re swimming in the lakes and streams, but truth is they are super beneficial for the health of the water and wildlife as well. In this Science of, we […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Travel 200 years back in time for 4th of July weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the holiday activities that would have taken place at this 1820s era outpost. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, […]