Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
There is nature all around us! Knowing what species are in our city and where they are helps us study and protect them, but the ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists, land managers, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area. By […]
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Join us at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park this April for the Bloom Festival at Arbor Day Farm! Celebrate the peak bloom of lilacs around the Arbor Lodge Mansion, explore trails, learn about lilac history, and enjoy activities highlighting the importance of trees and plants during this free event. This two-weekend event, coinciding with Arbor […]
Ponca State Park
Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in April, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' practice and coaching 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
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 […]
Conestoga State Recreation Area
A fishing education evening focused on women who have cast a line before, and would like to delve in more to grow her confidence to fish independently. The evening will include: identifying types of fish, selecting bait, selecting equipment for a type of fish, finding your fishing hole, cleaning panfish, and cooking a panfish over […]
Marsh Wren Saline Wetland
Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) + Platte Basin Timelapse (PBT) + The Lower Platte South (Natural Resources District) NRD staff for a fun evening of exploration at Marsh Wren Saline Wetland, located North of Lincoln. This program is all about investigating the unique characteristics of a saline wetland, by foot with shorts stops […]
Olive Creek Lake
A fishing education evening focused on women who have cast a line before, and would like to delve in more to grow her confidence to fish independently. The evening will include: identifying types of fish, selecting bait, selecting equipment for a type of fish, finding your fishing hole, cleaning panfish, and cooking a panfish over […]
**NOTE: Please click on this class listing for more information on how to pre-register for class. NOTE: This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course. NOTE: Pre-registration for this class may be done by calling the phone number listed below (Please see the class Organizer’s name and contact information listed […]
Crane Trust
Do you love butterflies? Are you a community member interested in conservation and science? Then join us for Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Training Workshop, Saturday May 3rd 2025, 1PM-5PM at the Crane Trust Nature Center, Wood River Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count is a community science project that is designed to collect statewide data in order to […]
Schramm Education Center
Hop into the fascinating world of Nebraska amphibians with state herpetologist Dennis Ferraro at the Schramm Education Center as we kick off National Amphibian Week. Learn about the diverse amphibians that call Nebraska home and how to conserve them. This class will include:-Learn about the many amphibians that call Nebraska home in a lecture-style presentation […]
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Living History events occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first weekend of each month between May and October. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in May, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. The Intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with various caliber firearms. Intro class will be available from 6:45-8:00 pm. The sessions will be taught at an indoor facility and space is limited. $45/participant, ages 16+ […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in May, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by 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 […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Join us to celebrate Migratory Bird Day during the Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we […]
Fort Kearny State Historical Park
Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]
Platte River State Park
Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Join us for a hike at beautiful Platte River State Park on Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center below Mallet Lodge. Discover what it takes to be a birder and practice bird identification skills while hiking with a Naturalist […]
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 - […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Join us at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park for the 12th annual Sip Nebraska Festival! Sip Nebraska is the perfect opportunity to explore and enjoy wineries, breweries, and distilleries from all across Nebraska. With unlimited tastings of wine, craft beer, hard cider, and spirits, you're sure to find your perfect flow. There's truly something for […]
Ponca State Park
Spring blooms are popping up all around Ponca State Park; making for a beautiful setting to celebrate Mother’s Day! You're invited to celebrate by joining us for a Mother's Day Buffet on May 11th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dine indoors or on the back patio of the Resource and Education Center. Menu includes […]
Meridian Wildlife Management Area
Join us during Nebraska Bird Month for a birding day at Meridian Wildlife Management Area in southeast Nebraska! We will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Meridian WMA shop at 7176 River Rd, Alexandria, NE. From there, we will divide into groups and hike different areas looking for any birds, including grassland, woodland and riverine […]
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, […]
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, […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Calling All Nature Nerds! Join us for Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night on Wednesday, May 14, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., hosted by our Nebraska Game and Parks wildlife educators! This event will be held at Carl's Restaurant located inside the Peter Kiewit Lodge at Mahoney State Park. A valid park permit is required […]
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Explore the science of lady beetles in this fascinating webinar! Often called "nature's pest control," these vibrant insects play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Learn about their life cycles, behaviors, and the benefits they provide, as well as how to support their populations. Discover the hidden world of these tiny yet powerful allies […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It’s also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. Students learn more about ammunition, loading a magazine, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back, and handling malfunctions. Plus, students get the practical experience […]
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Join us for an evening of murder and mayhem in the Wild West as Arbor Lodge Mansion transforms into the Deadwood Saloon. It’s an old-fashioned whodunnit in a magnificent setting! 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 […]
Visit a state park for Free Fishing and Park Entry Day on May 17th! Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day. Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, held annually in Nebraska on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day weekend, means […]
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Join us at Two Rivers SRA on May 17, Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, to celebrate Nebraska’s spring turkey hunting season by learning all about wild turkeys! Meet at the pavilion east of the Caboose Park. Strut on up to our educational table to make a turkey caller, look for turkeys and their tracks […]
Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area
Come join us at the Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby at Fremont Lakes SRA for fun, food and fishing! Local radio stations, volunteers and civic groups will be on hand to provide food, prizes, as well as loaner fishing tackle, bait and instruction. The event will be held at Lake #16 from 9 a.m. to […]
Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Join us at Schramm Park State Recreation Area on Saturday, May 17 (Free Fishing and Park Entry Day) for a day filled with outdoor fun! Activities Grand Opening! Treehouse Classroom Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet: Treehouse Classroom overlooking Canyon Ponds Learn about nature and enjoy a view of the Canyon Ponds in this […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]
Frank Shoemaker Marsh
Looking for an outdoor activity that fits with your busy schedule? Birding or bird watching, can be done just about anywhere, anytime, and with anyone, whether you're at the park, relaxing on the balcony, or taking the dog for a walk, you can be birding. A pair of binoculars and an identification guide is all […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in May, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' practice and coaching 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 […]
Mormon Island State Recreation Area
This fun, educational event allows women to learn and experience fishing, including basic skills like selecting equipment, baiting a hook, casting a line and releasing the fish safely back into its habitat. Taking place at Mormon Island State Recreation, just south of Grand Island from 6 PM - 8 PM. All equipment and bait will […]
Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Looking to get outdoors and volunteer? Schramm Park SRA is holding a volunteer opportunity to assist with oak woodland restoration efforts. Join NGPC staff as we work on planting oak seedlings, brush piling and forest floor cleanup along the Hackberry and Red Cedar trail. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, bring water, and outdoor work gloves. Long […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mahoney Park, Lincoln City Park
Looking for something to do with your little ones? Join us Friday May 23rd, 2025 from 10AM-1PM at Mahoney Park Shelter #1 in Lincoln (first shelter near the entrance of the park) for a fun-filled morning of outdoor exploration designed for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. There will be a nature discovery area, live animals, […]
Day Memorial Park
This event has been canceled. Thank you for your interest! Join us for a nature-filled Bioblitz at Day Memorial Park in Weeping Water, Nebraska on Saturday, May 24. Enjoy many nature-themed activities and learn from Nebraska wildlife biologists and experts, discovering and identifying as many plants and animals as possible while contributing to real scientific […]
Platte River State Park
Give fishing a try at Owen Landing at beautiful Platte River State Park with our Park Naturalists! Learn how to bait a hook, cast a line and catch a fish. Loaner equipment will be provided. A Nebraska fishing license is required for ages 16 and up.
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Join us on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center for a live animal program! Park Naturalists will teach visitors about Nebraska reptiles and amphibians with live animal ambassadors. This program is free. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.
Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Embrace the importance of unstructured, free play as part of healthy development and wellbeing as you visit our new treehouse at Schramm Park SRA! It is a perfect place to sit in a nook with a book, ponder a puzzle, build with loose parts or take in the view overlooking the Canyon Ponds. Admission is […]
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
Join us at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area to celebrate Migratory Bird Weekend on May 24-25! Activity Schedule: Saturday, May 24 9 a.m. - Birding hike (short hike on a flat, mowed path) 11 a.m. - Nature kayaking (Naturalist-lead: learn about waterfowl) 3 p.m. - Jeop-Birdy 9:30 p.m. - Glow-in-the dark egg hunt (for […]
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Join us for our Youth Fishing Clinic this Memorial Day weekend at Two Rivers State Recreation Area! We will provide the fishing gear and guidance from certified Youth Fishing Instructors. Remember to purchase your trout tags at the park office and join us to catch some rainbow trout! A Nebraska fishing license is required for […]
Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
Join us for Community Fishing Event at Fort Kearny SRA! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available […]
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Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Invasive Species Council in celebrating the first annual Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day from 5/27-5/30, an invasive species professional will present about invasive species issues in Nebraska. Join live or watch the recorded presentation on the Nebraska Game and Parks YouTube channel after the […]
Holmes Lake – Lincoln
Join us at Holmes Lake in Lincoln on Tuesday, May 27 to learn the basics of fly fishing! Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid fly-fishing instructors will be set up nearby to teach the basics of fly tying, casting and more. You may bring your […]
Holmes Lake – Lincoln
Join us for Community Fishing Night at Holmes Lake! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to […]
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Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week Webinar Series – Mussel Madness: Zebra Mussel Invasion in Nebraska Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Invasive Species Council in celebrating the first annual Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day from 5/27-5/30, an invasive species professional will present about invasive species issues in Nebraska. Join live […]
Zoom- online
Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Invasive Species Council in celebrating the first annual Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day from 5/27-5/30, an invasive species professional will present about invasive species issues in Nebraska. Join live or watch the recorded presentation on the Nebraska Game and Parks YouTube channel after the […]
Fontenelle Park Pond – Omaha
Join us for an evening at Fontenelle Park Pond in Omaha on Thursday, May 29 to learn the basics of fly fishing! Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid fly-fishing instructors will be set up nearby to teach the basics of fly tying, casting and more. […]
Fontenelle Park Pond – Omaha
Join us for Community Fishing Night at Fontenelle Park Pond! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available […]
Zoom- online
Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Invasive Species Council in celebrating the first annual Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day from 5/27-5/30, an invasive species professional will present about invasive species issues in Nebraska. Join live or watch the recorded presentation on the Nebraska Game and Parks YouTube channel after the […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
DATE Saturday, May 31, 2025 LOCATION Turpin Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 This State Championship event is sanctioned by USA Archery as a 72-Arrow Field Round and is eligible for Nebraska State Championships. SCHEDULE Please start your check in at the outdoor registration tent to confirm your status. Equipment check, […]
Pawnee State Recreation Area
Join Nebraska Game and Parks and the Nebraska Invasive Species Council for the first annual Know Your Nebraska Invasives Day! Invasive species are plants, animals, or other organisms that live in water or on land that are found in an area that they are not from. They harm other wildlife from the area by using […]
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Join Nebraska Game and Parks for a one-of-a-kind guided hike as we search for the secretive and often misunderstood reptiles and amphibians that share our Nebraska landscapes. From sunbathing snakes to chorus frogs calling from the wetlands, we’ll uncover the hidden lives of these unique creatures! What to expect:- A slow-paced hike with stops for […]