Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Turpin 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 […]
Turpin 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Join our Naturalists and discover tracks, pelts, skulls and more things to explore around Two Rivers State Recreation Area! Meet a live animal and learn about some of our favorite Nebraska species that you can find at Two Rivers! Meet at the picnic shelter just north of lakeside campground.
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 […]
Turpin 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 […]
Turpin 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 […]
Turpin 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 […]
Turpin 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 […]
Turpin 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 […]
Turpin 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 […]
Turpin 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 […]
Medicine Creek SRA
Celebrate pollinators with us! Learn about and net native pollinators, make native pollinator seed mud balls to take home, and explore the newly planted pollinator garden. Meet at the Shady Bay Campground entrance near the photo boards. Program is free; Registration required; sign up by emailing meghan.manary@nebraska.gov
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.
Turpin 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. […]
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
Join Xerces Society in the field to celebrate Pollinator Week and learn how to participate in the Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas! The Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas is a statewide community science project that tracks and conserves our native bumble bees. Anyone is welcome to join the Atlas, no experience is needed, just a drive to help […]
Turpin 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 […]
Fort Kearny State Historical Park
Join us at Fort Kearny State Historical Park for Homesteading the Plains! Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - Presentation by Grant Newbold on researching homesteading archives. 2:15 p.m. - Presentation by John Hunt the author of Secrets of the Sandhills. Jim Jones (aged 92) sharing photos and memories of homesteading in the Sandhills through the Kincaid Act. […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Celebrate International Mud Day from noon to 5 p.m. June 29 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Join park naturalists at the Outdoor Pavilion for a fun-filled day of discovery, excitement, education and MUD. Activities will include: Mud Pie Making: Seek ingredients during a walk, then squish through a mud-pie recipe, all while learning about […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]