Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
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Schramm Education Center Have you ever heard a rattlesnake? Smelled snake musk? Felt the keeled scales of a garter snake? Schramm Education Center is hosting its annual “Snakes of Nebraska” event on Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 30th! University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s […] |
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Zoom- online August 31st, 2026| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CT) Register Here Nebraska’s grasslands, covering half the state, support ecology, economy, and culture while fostering biodiversity, resilience, and food production. I will offer an overview of grassland ecology/management and introduce lesson plans and trunks with hands-on materials on ecosystems, soils, plants, carbon cycling, human impacts, […]
Free!
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Mahoney State Park Nature enthusiasts ages 18+ are invited to attend the Wise & Wild program on select Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Eugene T. Mahoney's newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This program is designed for adults who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of […]
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Build Skills. Improve Accuracy. Grow Confidence. Take your rifle skills to the next level in Junior Rifle 2 a hands-on course designed for students who have completed basic rifle instruction and are ready to continue developing safe, consistent, and accurate shooting techniques. This class builds on fundamental marksmanship skills while introducing more advanced concepts used […] |
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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, […]
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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, […]
$5
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Turpin 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 […] 
Turpin 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 […] |
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Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Join us at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo on Friday, Sept. 4 to learn how scientists safely prepare and tag monarchs, track data through the Project Monarch Science app, and release them to continue their incredible journey! Stop by the booth located near the Children's Adventure Trails any time during zoo hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Follow […]
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Ponca State Park Join Ponca State Park's Naturalist team for an evening all about nature! Meet at the Resource Center for different activities throughout the night. Guests are encouraged to participate in as many activities as they would like! Activities will be at staggered times throughout the evening, located around the Resource Center. Activity Schedule: 6-7:30 p.m. […] |
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Fort Atkinson State Historical Park Travel 200 years through America's military timeline and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park on Sept. 5-6, 2026! Military reenactor groups will represent the French and Indian, Civil, World War I, World War II, Korean, and Vietnam wars and through the present. Military vehicles, including Willy jeeps, a British […] 
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […] 
Turpin 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 […] |
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Fort Atkinson State Historical Park Travel 200 years through America's military timeline and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park on Sept. 5-6, 2026! Military reenactor groups will represent the French and Indian, Civil, World War I, World War II, Korean, and Vietnam wars and through the present. Military vehicles, including Willy jeeps, a British […] |
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Registration for the Turpin Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on September 8 or 12. 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 […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Have you completed Explore Archery and want to learn more? Do you shoot NASP and want to continue working on your archery during the off season? Are you just starting out in archery and want some instruction? If this is you, our JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) Skills class is just the thing. JOAD Skills […] |
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Mahoney State Park Calling all creators! Are you way behind on projects? Need a space to spread out and create? Do you wish you had a huge table with a great view to work at for a day or more? We will be hosting two “Creator Retreat Days”, Sept. 9 and Sept. 30 between 10 a.m. and 8 […] |
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Ash Hollow State Historical Park Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 5th Annual Ash Hollow Living History Rendezvous on Thurs., Sept. 10 thru Sat., Sept. 12, 2026! The rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by. Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between […]
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Zoom- online Sunflowers are more than Nebraska’s iconic blooms—they’re a window into the fascinating science of plants. This virtual program explores how sunflowers grow, their unique adaptations for tracking the sun, and how they reproduce and produce seeds. You’ll also learn about their role in local ecosystems, interactions with pollinators, and the history of sunflowers in Nebraska. […]
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Have you completed Explore Archery and want to learn more? Do you shoot NASP and want to continue working on your archery during the off season? Are you just starting out in archery and want some instruction? If this is you, our JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) Skills class is just the thing. JOAD Skills […] |
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Ash Hollow State Historical Park Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 5th Annual Ash Hollow Living History Rendezvous on Thurs., Sept. 10 thru Sat., Sept. 12, 2026! The rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by. Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between […] 
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 the night sky spectaculars. Stargazing will begin at dusk. Remember to bring your camp chairs or blankets! Telescopes will be provided. 2026 Star Party dates Friday, […] |
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks is a nationwide event hosted at state parks across the country to encourage girls to spend time outdoors. We welcome Girl Scouts to state parks, state historical parks and state recreation areas on this day and throughout the year. Scouts are encouraged to register with their council and check in […]
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Join us at the Engineer Cantonment in Omaha for the sixth of a series of guided hikes as a part of this year’s Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek program! Former Nebraska State Archaeologist, Rob Bozell, will share the history or the Engineer Cantonment site as well as archaeological insights. Participants will walk to the site from […]
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Check in begins at 8 am / ends at 8:45 am; practice and scoring begin at 9 am. MEMBERSHIP The tournament is 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 - […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Registration for the Turpin Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on September 8 or 12. 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 […] |
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your archery skills while receiving individual instruction. Coaching is available from 5:00-6:30 pm with a flexible arrival time. All equipment is provided, but if you have your own […]
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. The Introduction class is for women new to archery or need a refresher on archery skills and safety. Each week will feature a lesson and time on the archery range. Class goes from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. All equipment is provided, […] 
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol, but firearms such as rifles, shotguns, and muzzleloaders may also be covered in this section depending on […] |
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Have you completed Explore Archery and want to learn more? Do you shoot NASP and want to continue working on your archery during the off season? Are you just starting out in archery and want some instruction? If this is you, our JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) Skills class is just the thing. JOAD Skills […] |
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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 […]
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Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area Take flight into the fascinating world of birds! Discover incredible adaptations, learn to identify common species, and explore how birds survive and thrive in Nebraska's diverse habitats. The Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program meets once a month at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Each month, certified educators will lead a new hands-on nature […]
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 […]
$5
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Have you completed Explore Archery and want to learn more? Do you shoot NASP and want to continue working on your archery during the off season? Are you just starting out in archery and want some instruction? If this is you, our JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) Skills class is just the thing. JOAD Skills […] |
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Ponca State Park Save the date for the 21st annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo on Sept. 19-20, 2026, at Ponca State Park! The Missouri River Outdoor Expo is the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest. Join us for two days of family-friendly outdoor activities, including wildlife encounters, fishing, kayaking, archery, camping skills, local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, contests, food […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […]
Turpin 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 […] |
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Ponca State Park Save the date for the 21st annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo on Sept. 19-20, 2026, at Ponca State Park! The Missouri River Outdoor Expo is the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest. Join us for two days of family-friendly outdoor activities, including wildlife encounters, fishing, kayaking, archery, camping skills, local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, contests, food […] |
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your archery skills while receiving individual instruction. Coaching is available from 5:00-6:30 pm with a flexible arrival time. All equipment is provided, but if you have your own […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol, but firearms such as rifles, shotguns, and muzzleloaders may also be covered in this section depending on […] |
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Mahoney State Park Nature enthusiasts ages 18+ are invited to attend the Wise & Wild program on select Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Eugene T. Mahoney's newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This program is designed for adults who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of […]
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Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area Flap, chirp, and soar into the wonderful world of birds! Explore colorful feathers, bird songs, nests, and discover what makes each bird unique. The Wildcat Hills Preschool Nature Program meets once a month at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Each program is led by certified educators and includes a story, hands-on activities, […]
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Pawnee State Recreation Area Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's Fish & Wildlife Education team for a night of relaxing kayaking and bask in the beauty of the September Equinox sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at Pawnee State Recreation Area. A solar equinox is a time when the sun aligns directly above the equator, rising perfectly East and […] |
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Schramm Park State Recreation Area Looking to get outdoors and volunteer? Schramm Park SRA holds regular volunteer opportunities to assist with land management efforts. Join NGPC staff as we work on activities such as invasive species removal, seed collection, trail maintenance, brush piling, and tree planting. Register in advance if plan to attend so we can estimate head count for […] |
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Turpin 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 […] 
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Add excitement and variety to your range practice by joining our Fall Indoor Archery League! The Fall Archery League "Session 1" will meet at 7 pm on Thursday evenings for 6 weeks, September 24 - October 29. If you can't make it one week, feel free to drop in during the center's open hours and […] |
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Visit Arbor Lodge during Frontier Days on Sept. 25-27 to learn more about what life was like for the early pioneers living in Nebraska. Demonstrations and displays will include rope making, early Nebraska City education, antique kitchen gadgets, rag dolls, quilting, dress-like-a-pioneer, old time toys and games, household chores, early transportation and more! Cortland Opry […]
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Prairie Pines Nature Preserve The Nature at Nightfall event that was scheduled to take place on Friday 9/25/2026 at Prairie Pines has been cancelled due to the rain forecasted all weekend. Please join us on September 25th, 2026 from 6:30-10PM at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve as we welcome our transition into the Fall season by exploring nature as the sun […]
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Pressey Wildlife Management Area The 50th Annual Nebraska Youth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational will be September 26, 2026 at the Pressey Wildlife Management Area (located 17 miles south of Broken Bow). This is a FREE event, open to all youth age 11 or older who have successfully completed Hunter Education and who have not yet graduated from high school. Proof […]
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Visit Arbor Lodge during Frontier Days on Sept. 25-27 to learn more about what life was like for the early pioneers living in Nebraska. Demonstrations and displays will include rope making, early Nebraska City education, antique kitchen gadgets, rag dolls, quilting, dress-like-a-pioneer, old time toys and games, household chores, early transportation and more! Cortland Opry […] |
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Visit Arbor Lodge during Frontier Days on Sept. 25-27 to learn more about what life was like for the early pioneers living in Nebraska. Demonstrations and displays will include rope making, early Nebraska City education, antique kitchen gadgets, rag dolls, quilting, dress-like-a-pioneer, old time toys and games, household chores, early transportation and more! Cortland Opry […] |
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Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park Join the free Field Day for Managing Verdigris Creek Landscapes on Sept. 28 at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Royal. The field day tour will begin at 10 a.m. Ranch spotlights include: - Managing Woodlands with Grazing and Fire - Grassland Stewardship - Keeping Verdigris Creek Healthy Participants also will learn about Ashfall […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your archery skills while receiving individual instruction. Coaching is available from 5:00-6:30 pm with a flexible arrival time. All equipment is provided, but if you have your own […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol, but firearms such as rifles, shotguns, and muzzleloaders may also be covered in this section depending on […] |
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Step away from your routine and discover something new! College Night on the Range is the perfect opportunity for college students to connect, unwind, and explore shooting sports in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Join us every Tuesday from 7–9 PM this semester at the Turpin Outdoor Education Center for an evening of learning, relaxation, and skill-building. No experience with a […] |
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Mahoney State Park Calling all creators! Are you way behind on projects? Need a space to spread out and create? Do you wish you had a huge table with a great view to work at for a day or more? We will be hosting two “Creator Retreat Days”, Sept. 9 and Sept. 30 between 10 a.m. and 8 […] |
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Online October is Nebraska Reptile Month! To celebrate, the Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting its annual reptile awareness art contest. All Nebraskans are invited to submit original artwork featuring Nebraska native reptiles from October 1-31, 2026. Entries can be uploaded as scanned images or photos here: https://brnw.ch/21wNlEZ This year's contest includes the following categories by […]
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Add excitement and variety to your range practice by joining our Fall Indoor Archery League! The Fall Archery League "Session 1" will meet at 7 pm on Thursday evenings for 6 weeks, September 24 - October 29. If you can't make it one week, feel free to drop in during the center's open hours and […] |
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Mahoney Park, Lincoln City Park Looking for something to do with your little ones? Join us Friday October 2nd 2026 from 10AM-12 PM at Mahoney Park Shelter #1 in Lincoln (first shelter near the entrance of the park) for a fun, relaxed morning of outdoor education & exploration designed for toddlers and preschool-age children. Meet native reptiles, catch local insects, […]
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Fort Atkinson State Historical Park Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period trades. The History Trailer will also be displayed during […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […] 
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky Halloween fun! Admission: $16 per person on Saturdays; $14 per person on Sundays. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry. A short horseback ride […] |