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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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