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SUMMARY:"Our American Heritage": Quilting Exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion
DESCRIPTION:National Quilting Day is March 15! \nTo celebrate\, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long exhibit of heirloom and modern quilts celebrating the tradition and art of quilting. The display will feature quilts within the Arbor Lodge collection\, modern quilts of the Heritage Needlework Guild\, and heirloom quilts. \nThe event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/our-american-heritage-quilting-exhibit-at-arbor-lodge-mansion/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Arbor Lodge State Historical Park\, 2600 Arbor Ave\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska\, 68410
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:"Our American Heritage": Quilting Exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion
DESCRIPTION:National Quilting Day is March 15! \nTo celebrate\, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long exhibit of heirloom and modern quilts celebrating the tradition and art of quilting. The display will feature quilts within the Arbor Lodge collection\, modern quilts of the Heritage Needlework Guild\, and heirloom quilts. \nThe event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/our-american-heritage-quilting-exhibit-at-arbor-lodge-mansion/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Arbor Lodge State Historical Park\, 2600 Arbor Ave\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska\, 68410
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:"Our American Heritage": Quilting Exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion
DESCRIPTION:National Quilting Day is March 15! \nTo celebrate\, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long exhibit of heirloom and modern quilts celebrating the tradition and art of quilting. The display will feature quilts within the Arbor Lodge collection\, modern quilts of the Heritage Needlework Guild\, and heirloom quilts. \nThe event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/our-american-heritage-quilting-exhibit-at-arbor-lodge-mansion/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Arbor Lodge State Historical Park\, 2600 Arbor Ave\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska\, 68410
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:"Our American Heritage": Quilting Exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion
DESCRIPTION:National Quilting Day is March 15! \nTo celebrate\, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long exhibit of heirloom and modern quilts celebrating the tradition and art of quilting. The display will feature quilts within the Arbor Lodge collection\, modern quilts of the Heritage Needlework Guild\, and heirloom quilts. \nThe event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/our-american-heritage-quilting-exhibit-at-arbor-lodge-mansion/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Arbor Lodge State Historical Park\, 2600 Arbor Ave\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska\, 68410
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:"Our American Heritage": Quilting Exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion
DESCRIPTION:National Quilting Day is March 15! \nTo celebrate\, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long exhibit of heirloom and modern quilts celebrating the tradition and art of quilting. The display will feature quilts within the Arbor Lodge collection\, modern quilts of the Heritage Needlework Guild\, and heirloom quilts. \nThe event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/our-american-heritage-quilting-exhibit-at-arbor-lodge-mansion/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Arbor Lodge State Historical Park\, 2600 Arbor Ave\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska\, 68410
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:"Our American Heritage": Quilting Exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion
DESCRIPTION:National Quilting Day is March 15! \nTo celebrate\, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long exhibit of heirloom and modern quilts celebrating the tradition and art of quilting. The display will feature quilts within the Arbor Lodge collection\, modern quilts of the Heritage Needlework Guild\, and heirloom quilts. \nThe event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/our-american-heritage-quilting-exhibit-at-arbor-lodge-mansion/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Arbor Lodge State Historical Park\, 2600 Arbor Ave\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska\, 68410
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:"Our American Heritage": Quilting Exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion
DESCRIPTION:National Quilting Day is March 15! \nTo celebrate\, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long exhibit of heirloom and modern quilts celebrating the tradition and art of quilting. The display will feature quilts within the Arbor Lodge collection\, modern quilts of the Heritage Needlework Guild\, and heirloom quilts. \nThe event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/our-american-heritage-quilting-exhibit-at-arbor-lodge-mansion/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Arbor Lodge State Historical Park\, 2600 Arbor Ave\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska\, 68410
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:"Our American Heritage": Quilting Exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion
DESCRIPTION:National Quilting Day is March 15! \nTo celebrate\, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long exhibit of heirloom and modern quilts celebrating the tradition and art of quilting. The display will feature quilts within the Arbor Lodge collection\, modern quilts of the Heritage Needlework Guild\, and heirloom quilts. \nThe event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/our-american-heritage-quilting-exhibit-at-arbor-lodge-mansion/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Arbor Lodge State Historical Park\, 2600 Arbor Ave\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska\, 68410
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:Ladies Day on the Range
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, April 25 at Platte River State Park\, Heritage Education Complex for Ladies Day on the Range. \nGrab your girlfriends and spend the morning building confidence\, learning new skills\, and enjoying time together in a welcoming\, supportive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to try archery\, shotguns\, and handguns with guidance from certified instructors who cover safety\, aiming techniques\, and shooting fundamentals. \nWhether brand new or experienced\, women of all skill levels are invited to connect\, learn\, and have a memorable day on the range. \nAs an added bonus\, Platte River State Park staff will be serving lunch made in a cast iron Dutch oven.  A free will donation will be taken.  After lunch everyone is welcome attend a guided hike on the park’s wonderful trails. \n\nThis same experience is taking place at four other locations. Find the location that fits you! \n\nTurpin Outdoor Education Center\, Lincoln | Archery\, .22 Rifle & .22 Handgun | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nPonca State Park\, Ponca | Archery\, Pellet Gun & Shotgun | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nBig Mac Sports Club\, Ogallala | Shotguns | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Mountain Time)\n\n\n\nOfficial Becoming an Outdoors-Woman swag will be given to all that pay and register online prior to April 24.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/ladies-day-on-the-range-8/
LOCATION:Platte River State Park\, Louisville\, NE\, 68037
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T154303Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating American Heritage: Memorial Day at Arbor Lodge
DESCRIPTION:While many countries have their own days of remembrance\, Memorial Day is an American Holiday. Arbor Lodge honors our fallen service men and women with a Memorial Day display May 17-31\, 2026. Learn the history of Memorial Day and its early beginnings as Remembrance Day. Guests will also enjoy a display of historic flags and patriotic items from within the Arbor Lodge Collection. \nA special program will be hosted on Saturday\, May 23 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sun Room. Local historian\, Amanda VanderBroek\, will present “A Boy in Years\, A Man in Deeds: Stories from researching WWI fatalities of Otoe County”. Enjoy hearing some American classics from harpist\, Laura Collingham from 11-11:30 a.m. and from 12:30-4 p.m. \nThe event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/celebrating-america-heritage-memorial-day-at-arbor-lodge/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Arbor Lodge State Historical Park\, 2600 Arbor Ave\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska\, 68410
CATEGORIES:Parks
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T154303Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T154303Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating American Heritage: Memorial Day at Arbor Lodge
DESCRIPTION:While many countries have their own days of remembrance\, Memorial Day is an American Holiday. Arbor Lodge honors our fallen service men and women with a Memorial Day display May 17-31\, 2026. Learn the history of Memorial Day and its early beginnings as Remembrance Day. Guests will also enjoy a display of historic flags and patriotic items from within the Arbor Lodge Collection. \nA special program will be hosted on Saturday\, May 23 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sun Room. Local historian\, Amanda VanderBroek\, will present “A Boy in Years\, A Man in Deeds: Stories from researching WWI fatalities of Otoe County”. Enjoy hearing some American classics from harpist\, Laura Collingham from 11-11:30 a.m. and from 12:30-4 p.m. \nThe event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/celebrating-america-heritage-memorial-day-at-arbor-lodge/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Arbor Lodge State Historical Park\, 2600 Arbor Ave\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska\, 68410
CATEGORIES:Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T144849Z
CREATED:20260409T135131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T144849Z
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SUMMARY:When Fungi Attack: White Nose Syndrome in North America - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Description: To celebrate Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week\, invasive species professionals will be hosting Zoom webinars throughout the week! This webinar is presented by Shaun Dunn\, Nebraska Natural Heritage Zoologist for Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. \nPre-registration required:  REGISTER HERE \nAbout the presentation: Not all invasive species are easy to see or detect. The fungal pathogen Pseudogymnoascus destructans (or Pd) causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats resulting in precipitous declines of many bat populations. Introduced to North America in the early 2000s\, Pd has spread to almost every state and province in the United States and Canada in just 20 years. While impacts to bat species in North America vary\, those impacted by the fungus have experienced a drastic reduction in population numbers (between 60% – 98%). Efforts to mitigate the impacts of Pd have included disinfecting hibernacula\, vaccinating bats\, and supplemental feeding of bats prior to hibernation. In this webinar we’ll look at how this fungus has moved across North America and the impacts it’s caused along the way. \nAbout the presenter: Shaun Dunn is the Nebraska Natural Heritage Zoologist for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (his dream job!). As a zoologist\, Shaun keeps track of Nebraska’s herps\, insects\, and small mammals while also working through mountains of paperwork. His recent projects include searching for spotted skunks\, conserving threatened and endangered beetles\, and tracking rattlesnakes. Before he was a zoologist\, Shaun was lucky enough to work with a variety of taxa including: bats\, beetles\, carnivores\, freshwater mussels\, raptors\, small mammals\, snakes\, and songbirds. When he’s not working\, Shaun likes to see how many more specimens he can put in his freezer before his wife notices. \nThere will be opportunity for a Q&A with Shaun after the presentation.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/when-fungi-attack-white-nose-syndrome-in-north-america-webinar/
LOCATION:https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f2GVo8dKS9qCsn5sxEDuKg
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T154303Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating American Heritage: Memorial Day at Arbor Lodge
DESCRIPTION:While many countries have their own days of remembrance\, Memorial Day is an American Holiday. Arbor Lodge honors our fallen service men and women with a Memorial Day display May 17-31\, 2026. Learn the history of Memorial Day and its early beginnings as Remembrance Day. Guests will also enjoy a display of historic flags and patriotic items from within the Arbor Lodge Collection. \nA special program will be hosted on Saturday\, May 23 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sun Room. Local historian\, Amanda VanderBroek\, will present “A Boy in Years\, A Man in Deeds: Stories from researching WWI fatalities of Otoe County”. Enjoy hearing some American classics from harpist\, Laura Collingham from 11-11:30 a.m. and from 12:30-4 p.m. \nThe event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/celebrating-america-heritage-memorial-day-at-arbor-lodge/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Arbor Lodge State Historical Park\, 2600 Arbor Ave\, Nebraska City\, Nebraska\, 68410
CATEGORIES:Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260306T214854Z
CREATED:20260306T214854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T214854Z
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SUMMARY:Community Fishing on Heritage Day: Kearney
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Fishing Event at Yanney Heritage Park during Kearney’s annual Heritage Day events! \nHosted by Nebraska Game and Parks\, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. \nLook 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 provide helpful tips and answer questions. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn. \nAll participants ages 16 and older need a fishing license. Visit gooutdoorsne.com for permits.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/community-fishing-on-heritage-day-kearney-2/
LOCATION:Yanney Park\, NE
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T135141Z
CREATED:20260513T161606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T135141Z
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SUMMARY:Dutch Oven Cooking at Platte River State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Platte River State Park for a Dutch Oven Cooking clinic! \nLearn 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 prepare up an amazing meal\, sure to be enjoyed by all. \nLocation: Platte River State Park – Outdoor Heritage Education Complex Louisville \nFee: $15/person (all ages) \nTo Bring: Your appetite! All equipment and supplies will be provided. \nRegistration is required for this event. Registration form and fee are due by June 1\, 2026. \nDOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/dutch-oven-cooking-at-platte-river-state-park/
LOCATION:Platte River State Park\, Louisville\, NE\, 68037
CATEGORIES:Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T133000
DTSTAMP:20260512T185649Z
CREATED:20260512T185649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T185649Z
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SUMMARY:Effects of Climate Change on Species and Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Effects of Climate Change on Species and Ecosystems \nJune 15th\, 2026| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (CT) Register Here   \nThis presentation will discuss how climate change is impacting species and ecosystems\, both directly and by exacerbating non-climate stressors. Conservation strategies to address this issue will also be discussed. \nPresenter: Rick Schneider\, Retired\, Volunteer for Conservation\, Board Member\, Audubon Spring Creek Prairie \nPresenter Bio: Rick is retired from the NE Game and Parks Commission where he served as the head of the Nebraska Natural Heritage Program from 1996-2019. He was also the co-chair of the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project from 2002-2019. Prior to working for the Commission\, Rick worked as an ecologist for The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota and the U.S. Forest Service in Montana. \nThis webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is a statewide volunteer conservation program.  Our program recruits\, trains\, manages\, and provides resources for our volunteer naturalist members. We use four strategies to meet Nebraska’s conservation needs\, Habit Stewardship\, Community Science\, Environmental Education & Interpretation\, and Outdoor Recreation & Skills.   \nThis free webinar series will host a variety of presenters and subject matter within these four conservation strategies. Master Naturalist Mondays is a space to connect us to our conservation motivations and inspirations\, and our Naturalist community across the state of Nebraska.  \nFor questions\, email jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov \nAll webinars will be recorded and found HERE. \nFor further details visit our website\, HERE. \n 
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/effects-of-climate-change-on-species-and-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Zoom- online
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Bachmann":MAILTO:jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160229Z
CREATED:20260513T203717Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Shotgun/Trap at Platte River State Park
DESCRIPTION:Never shot a shotgun? Want to see what trap is all about? We’ve got you covered! Join us for our introduction to Shotgun/Trap at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex at Platte River State Park! \nThis class makes getting started in shooting very easy – and\, thanks to NSSF partnership (National Shooting Sports Foundation)\, it’s only $10! \nHere you will receive an educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of shotguns\, individual and group training\, and a rundown in one of the most popular shooting sports\, trap. \nThis seminar offers a small group setting for students aged 8 and over. All equipment is provided\, please do not bring your own firearms or ammunition. . Closed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes are recommended. Students aged 18 and under must be accompanied by their legal parent/guardian. Payment is due at time of arrival. \nRegistration is required. REGISTER HERE \nA valid Nebraska state park pass is required to enter the park.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/intro-to-shotgun-trap-at-platte-river-state-park-2/
LOCATION:Platte River State Park\, Louisville\, NE\, 68037
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T200000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Handguns at Platte River State Park
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about handguns? Join us for our Introduction to Handgun class at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex at Platte River State Park! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. This class makes getting started in shooting very easy – and\, thanks to NSSF partnership (National Shooting Sports Foundation)\, it’s only $10! \nAt our introduction to handguns class\, you will receive an educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms\, individual and group training\, a rundown of shooting sports opportunities for all levels of interest\, and a chance to give shooting a try! \nThis seminar offers a small group setting for students aged 16 and over. All equipment is provided\, please do not bring your own firearms or ammunition. . Closed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes are recommended. Students aged 18 and under must be accompanied by their legal parent/guardian. \nRegistration is required. REGISTER HERE \nA valid Nebraska state park pass is required to enter the park.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/intro-to-handguns-at-platte-river-state-park-2/
LOCATION:Platte River State Park\, Louisville\, NE\, 68037
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T214046Z
CREATED:20260513T203941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T214046Z
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SUMMARY:Rifle Merit Badge Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you a scout looking for your Rifle Merit Badge? Look no further! We are offering a class to complete the requirements for your Rifle Merit Badge at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex at Platte River State Park. \nWe have certified instructors and a partnership with the BSA to ensure that all requirements are met. Class results will be sent to participants troop leaders for review and completion. Must be aged 8 and up to attend. \nPrice is $25 per participant. All equipment is provided\, please do not bring your own firearms or ammunition. Payment is due at time of arrival. \nRegistration is required. REGISTER HERE \nA valid Nebraska park pass is required to enter the park.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/rifle-merit-badge-program-2/
LOCATION:Platte River State Park\, Louisville\, NE\, 68037
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T213949Z
CREATED:20260806T164846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T213949Z
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SUMMARY:Archery on Fire at Platte River State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Platte River State Park’s Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex to learn all about archery on Saturday\, Sept. 12. \nBring family and friends and enjoy free activities including balloon archery\, 3D archery\, slingshots\, atlatl\, tomahawk throwing\, pellet gun shooting gallery\, campground games\, a naturalist tent with live reptiles\, marshmallow roasting and Dutch oven cooking! Food will be available while supplies last from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nWe will also have special guest Correy Hawk\, who you may recognize from the wilderness survival show “Alone”\,  demonstrating how to make handmade archery equipment. \nA valid state park vehicle permit is required for park entry and can be purchased at the entrance or online. This program is free and does not require registration. \n*This program coincides with Girl Scouts Love State Parks and scouts will be able to pick up a “Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Explore Nebraska” magazine while attending!
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/archery-on-fire-at-platte-river-state-park/
LOCATION:Platte River State Park\, Louisville\, NE\, 68037
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills,Parks
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