Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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, July 29th and Sunday, July 30th! University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s […]
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 […]
Take a trip back in time, right here in Nebraska. “Adventures in History: Discovering Nebraska’s State Historical Parks” is a new documentary from Nebraska Public Media and Nebraska Game and Parks that takes viewers on an epic road trip. Join program host and narrator Stephanie Arne as she explores each of our nine State Historical […]
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 […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks' educators for a reptile story time in partnership with Elleinad Children's Bookstore in Lincoln. On Friday August 4th from 10am-11am CST families and kiddos can listen to a reptile-themed story book, see and touch live native reptiles, and participate in a reptile activity. This is a FREE program, no registration […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take a trip back in time, right here in Nebraska. “Adventures in History: Discovering Nebraska’s State Historical Parks” is a new documentary from Nebraska Public Media and Nebraska Game and Parks that takes viewers on an epic road trip. Join program host and narrator Stephanie Arne as she explores each of our nine State Historical […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host a Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night Thursday August 10th from 7:00-9:00pm. Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win some nerdy […]
In our outdoor programs we will weave yoga and nature together in a way that dissolves the boundaries between them. 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 […]
DATES Saturday, August 12, 2023 -or- Sunday, August 13, 2023 LOCATION Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 SCHEDULE Check-in, equipment check, practice, and competition will be directed from the assembly area for the outdoor field range. Groups must have minimum 3 archers to begin; 4 archers max […]
DATES Saturday, August 12, 2023 -or- Sunday, August 13, 2023 LOCATION Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 SCHEDULE Check-in, equipment check, practice, and competition will be directed from the assembly area for the outdoor field range. Groups must have minimum 3 archers to begin; 4 archers max […]
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 […]
DATES Saturday, August 12, 2023 -or- Sunday, August 13, 2023 LOCATION Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 SCHEDULE Check-in, equipment check, practice, and competition will be directed from the assembly area for the outdoor field range. Groups must have minimum 3 archers to begin; 4 archers max […]
DATES Saturday, August 12, 2023 -or- Sunday, August 13, 2023 LOCATION Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 SCHEDULE Check-in, equipment check, practice, and competition will be directed from the assembly area for the outdoor field range. Groups must have minimum 3 archers to begin; 4 archers max […]
Wildlife need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. And what’s good for wildlife is good for people too! We know our community believes in the need for healthy land and waters. Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of service to our local waters while kayaking! We will be providing […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks for a fun day of indoor archery! Our summer Archery Adventure is an opportunity for families and friends to encounter an entry-level archery challenge. No experience needed - beginners welcome. All equipment, plus instruction from our expert staff, is included. Enjoy an hour on our indoor archery range, which will […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks for a chance to try a little rifle shooting! Our summer Rifle Rally is an opportunity for families and friends to encounter an entry-level rifle challenge. No experience needed - beginners welcome. All equipment, plus instruction from our expert staff, is included. Participants will get the chance to shoot 30 […]
Welcome to the Nebraska Game and Parks’ new outdoor education complex located near Kearney, Nebraska! Join us for the grand opening of the complex and participate in shooting sports fun, meet our friendly staff and enjoy hotdogs and refreshments (while supplies last). Now offering: -Trap and Skeet -Education Center Tours -Interactive Educational Activities The trap […]
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 […]
Take a trip back in time, right here in Nebraska. “Adventures in History: Discovering Nebraska’s State Historical Parks” is a new documentary from Nebraska Public Media and Nebraska Game and Parks that takes viewers on an epic road trip. Join program host and narrator Stephanie Arne as she explores each of our nine State Historical […]
Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park for Fishing For Younger Friends! This program is designed to get our early outdoorsy types into fishing. Children ages 3-5 years will learn the names of some common Nebraska fish, make a fish print and learn to cast by playing Backyard Bass. Following the program, those who want […]