NGPC Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Outdoor Education Center
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, best of all, 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 -A […]
Online – Zoom
Join us to learn how YOU can contribute to salamander science and conservation by participating in this project. The purpose of this workshop is to train volunteers how and where to locate and record information related to salamanders in Nebraska. This community science program is a partnership between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Game […]
Online-Facebook Live
Creating a delicious, healthy meal is an award part of the hunt. Join our expert wild game chefs as they prepare yummy and easy recipes you will want to prepare in your own kitchen. Join the Facebook Live event: Turkey Hunting: Wild Turkey Recipes | Facebook
Outdoor Education Center
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
Looking for a little direction for your range practice? Maybe a bit of challenge? Look no further! All league courses of fire are untimed and each week’s score may be shot any time during the range’s open hours, Monday through Sunday. While weekly submissions are encouraged, the sole deadline is that all targets must be submitted by […]
Gather your little ducklings, tadpoles, and bookworms for Nebraska Game and Parks’ new pre-k virtual nature program- Nature Tails! Every Tuesday at 10am (Central Time) our outdoor educators from across the state will be reading a nature-themed children’s book in collaboration with the theme that week via ZOOM. After a short book there will be […]
Online-Facebook Live
Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Hunter Outreach Team as they offer some of their best turkey hunting tips & techniques that will help make you a more confident and skillful turkey hunter this spring Join the Facebook Live event: Turkey Hunting Tips | Facebook
Online – Zoom
Join Jason “the Birdnerd” to learn & enjoy the many songs & sounds that birds make in spring and decipher why they are making those crazy noises. The presentation will feature bird recordings as well as Jason making his own crazy bird calls. We’ll also cover how to use bird sounds to identify birds and […]
Outdoor Education Center
Our Second Shots Pistol course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a handgun safely. In addition, this class has been designed as a small group setting with the instructor for students ages 16 and over. Course covers: Handgun knowledge & review safe handling Ammunition knowledge Fundamentals of handgun shooting […]
Online – Zoom
Join UNL's Dennis Ferraro to learn how to recognize the amphibians, turtles, and reptiles that call Lancaster county home. Learn which calls belong to which Nebraska frog species and what time of year to hear them. Participants will also gain tips and tricks on how to safely and effectively take images of these species so […]
Outdoor Education Center
Looking for a little direction for your range practice? Maybe a bit of challenge? Look no further! All league courses of fire are untimed and each week’s score may be shot any time during the range’s open hours, Monday through Sunday. While weekly submissions are encouraged, the sole deadline is that all targets must be submitted by […]
Wellfleet, NE
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will be hosting a public meeting April 12 in Wellfleet, Nebraska to seek public input on improvements to the Cedar Valley WMA in southeastern Lincoln County that will make it easier for hunters to sight in their rifles and target shoot. Public target shooting already is allowed on a […]
Gather your little ducklings, tadpoles, and bookworms for Nebraska Game and Parks’ new pre-k virtual nature program- Nature Tails! Every Tuesday at 10am (Central Time) our outdoor educators from across the state will be reading a nature-themed children’s book in collaboration with the theme that week via ZOOM. After a short book there will be […]
Outdoor Education Center
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center’s GSSF Indoor League Series – Match 2 on April 13 -or- 17, 2021. 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 second match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the […]
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will be hosting a virtual meeting April 13 to seek public input on improvements to the Cedar Valley WMA in southeastern Lincoln County that will make it easier for hunters to sight in their rifles and target shoot. Registration for the virtual meeting is required. Click here to register. Public […]
Outdoor Education Center
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, best of all, 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 -A […]
Outdoor Education Center
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center’s GSSF Indoor League Series – Match 2 on April 13 -or- 17, 2021. 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 second match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the […]
Outdoor Education Center
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
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 […]
Online – Zoom
With spring comes so much life right in your own backyard, out your window, or at a local park. Join Jason ‘the Birdnerd” and insect expert Kait Chapman to learn more about some common birds, bugs, plants, and more that can be found around everyone’s home, yard, and local park. Jason & Kait will also […]
Outdoor Education Center
Looking for a little direction for your range practice? Maybe a bit of challenge? Look no further! All league courses of fire are untimed and each week’s score may be shot any time during the range’s open hours, Monday through Sunday. While weekly submissions are encouraged, the sole deadline is that all targets must be submitted by […]
Outdoor Education Center
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center’s Precision Pistol Aggregate Matches for .22 and Centerfire on April 19 -or- 24, 2021. 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. […]
Are you interested in connecting your students to Nebraska’s aquatic resources but don’t feel that you have the resources you need to do it? Join us for a FREE workshop where we will explore methods to engage students in science-based activities that are both fun and educational. A member of the Project WILD family, Aquatic […]
Online – Zoom
Join us as we investigate ways to use literature books to engage children in meaningful interdisciplinary lessons. We will connect literature books with simple, long-term science investigations. Workshop participants will receive: bird-related, science-focused lessons, bird-related literature books, and 2 hours of approved in-service credit. This workshop is FREE to attend, however, pre-registration is required here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BirdsandBooks […]
Online – Zoom
Join us nature nerds as we chat with bee experts Dr. Natalia Bjorklund and Katie Lamke about all things wild bees! We’ll learn more about the incredible diversity of wild bee species found in Nebraska, exciting secrets of their annual life cycle in our prairie state, and ways you can get involved by becoming a […]
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
Our Second Shots Pistol course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a handgun safely. In addition, this class has been designed as a small group setting with the instructor for students ages 16 and over. Course covers: Handgun knowledge & review safe handling Ammunition knowledge Fundamentals of handgun shooting […]
Outdoor Education Center
Say yes to 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 - […]
Outdoor Education Center
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center’s Precision Pistol Aggregate Matches for .22 and Centerfire on April 19 -or- 24, 2021. 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. […]
Indian Cave State Park
Join in the fun at Indian Cave State Park's 10th annual Outdoor Adventure. There will be a Morel Mile & 5K run. Mushroom hunt contest, Black Powder gun demo, Living History demo, Archery, Kayaking, Hands-on activities for the entire family, vendor & craft market. Women's world champion trick roper Joan Wells will be preforming as […]
Lincoln and Lancaster County are home to many species of mammals, but finding them isn’t always easy. In this presentation we’ll look at what mammals can be found in the area, what their tracks look like, and what their scat looks like. We’ll also discuss the tracks and scat of some other non-mammal species as […]
Outdoor Education Center
Looking for a little direction for your range practice? Maybe a bit of challenge? Look no further! All league courses of fire are untimed and each week’s score may be shot any time during the range’s open hours, Monday through Sunday. While weekly submissions are encouraged, the sole deadline is that all targets must be submitted by […]
Online – Zoom
Join us as we investigate ways to use literature books to engage children in meaningful interdisciplinary lessons. We will connect literature books with simple, long-term science investigations. Who Should Attend? Preschool aged formal and informal educators and daycare providers. Participants will receive: pollinator related-science focused lessons, pollinator-related literature books, and 2 hours of approved in-service […]
Online – Zoom
Find, Snap, Share! Join us to learn how YOU can participate in the Lincoln City Nature Challenge. Learn more about the history and goals of the CNC, how to use iNaturalist, and where to explore in Lancaster county to participate. We will also have time to answer any of your CNC related questions. Register in […]
Outdoor Education Center
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, best of all, 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 -A […]
Online – Zoom
Become a community scientist by participating in the Nebraska statewide Bird Month 2021 BirdBlitz. Learn how to use iNaturalist, a community science platform, to document Nebraska’s birds and help collect real scientific data. This event if FREE and family friendly. Pre-register at https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrdu-upzsqEtzHibkpkh5KVkR90wlJZp5b
What birds are singing in your neighborhood? What insects are visiting your garden? How many types of trees are on your block? Join cities from around the world in documenting the wildlife that calls our urban environments home during the 2021 City Nature Challenge. Over 200 cities worldwide will be exploring their homes, gardens, and […]
Woodcliff Community Center, Woodcliff Lakes
SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 6-FEET WILL BE MAINTAINED. MASKS REQUIRED TO BE WORN WHILE ATTENDING THE INDOOR CLASS. NOTE: This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course. NOTE: Please bring a sack lunch, snack and a drink.
Outdoor Education Center
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
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 […]
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.
