Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
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Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery Come out for a family-friendly nature day with Nebraska Game and Parks and Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery! This FREE event welcomes all ages to enjoy hands-on nature activities and exhibits, including live animals, scents of nature, coloring stations, yard games, invasive species education, skulls and pelts, and a make-your-own track book—just to name a […]
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Mahoney State Park Get creative with us this summer at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park by starting your own nature journal. Learn how to observe nature and record what you notice. Supplies are provided and the program will be held both indoors and outside. Meet in the lobby of the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. All ages […] |
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Join us for an indoor archery adventure! Perfect for friends, family, or a date, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features black lights, music, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed - beginners welcome. Reserve your group under one registration and choose from a group check-in time. Group reservation is […] |
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Halleck Park Lake – Papillion Join us for Community Fishing Night at Halleck 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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Bowling Lake – Lincoln Join us for Community Fishing Night at Bowling 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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Red Willow State Recreation Area Join us at Red Willow SRA for a Family Fun Night of fishing! Fishing instructors and volunteers will be on hand to help. All equipment will be provided, but you can bring your own fishing gear if you prefer. Meet at the boat launching area near the marina. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit […] 
Schramm Park State Recreation Area Spend an evening getting creative with us at Schramm's new Treehouse Classroom by making your own nature zine! Zines are mini-magazines that can be shared to bring joy and spread a positive message about nature. Create Zines and make a plan for how to share them. This program is free and all artistic ability levels […] |
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Online Discover how Nebraska’s wildlife beats the heat in this fascinating webinar! From burrowing underground to unique physiological adaptations, animals have developed incredible strategies to survive the challenges of extreme temperatures. Learn about the science behind these behaviors and the role heat plays in shaping ecosystems and species survival. Use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscOusqTgtE9Ehv4ikvdDOPoapinQS5kOL?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3oojJVSYlM7OsuOEkG-FNovTQOyr4EsZ-q0uaN-WdJXi7sSRrpW90nlII_aem_pHdSZZWu5Om1rtthKHZqHw#/registration For […]
Mahoney State Park Get creative with us this summer at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park by starting your own nature journal. Learn how to observe nature and record what you notice. Supplies are provided and the program will be held both indoors and outside. Meet in the lobby of the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. All ages […]
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Skyview Lake – Norfolk Join us for Community Fishing Night at Skyview 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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Mahoney State Park Give fishing a try at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park's Owen Marina 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. This event is free and open to all ages. A […] 
Mahoney State Park Join us on Fridays between 2 and 4:30 p.m. at the Nature Center at Mahoney State Park for Patio Nature Play! Designed with younger friends in mind, this program includes hands-on nature play with sensory bins, a touch table and nature art. Meet at the nature center patio. This activity is free and open to […]
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Melham Park Lake – Broken Bow Join us for Community Fishing Night at Melham Park 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 […] |
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Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area Track one of Nebraska’s most iconic cliff-climbers—the elusive Bighorn Sheep! Join us for a guided hike through the Wildcat Hills as we search for these mysterious—and hard-headed—animals. While bighorn sightings aren’t guaranteed, the adventure definitely is! We will carpool to the best location for bighorn viewing, which may involve a longer hike depending on their whereabouts. […]
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Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area Discover how plants helped people survive, build, and thrive on the plains. From Indigenous knowledge to pioneer survival skills, you’ll explore how plants were used for food, medicine, shelter, tools—and more. Includes a guided hike to see real native plants in the Wildcat Hills! What to Bring:• Sturdy shoes• Water• Sunscreen & bug spray• Weather-appropriate […] 
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 the 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 […] |
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Join us for Community Fishing Night at Prairie Queen 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 […] |
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Mahoney State Park Get creative with us this summer at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park by starting your own nature journal. Learn how to observe nature and record what you notice. Supplies are provided and the program will be held both indoors and outside. Meet in the lobby of the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. All ages […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! The FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances, target sizes, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field, Hunter or Animal round […] |
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Mahoney State Park Give fishing a try at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park's Owen Marina 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. This event is free and open to all ages. A […]
Mahoney State Park Join us on Fridays between 2 and 4:30 p.m. at the Nature Center at Mahoney State Park for Patio Nature Play! Designed with younger friends in mind, this program includes hands-on nature play with sensory bins, a touch table and nature art. Meet at the nature center patio. This activity is free and open to […]
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North Park Lake – Holdrege Join us for Community Fishing Night at North Park 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 […] |
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Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area Join us at Fremont Lakes SRA on July 19 for the Bob Tichota Fire Prevention Fun Day! Visit with multiple local rural fire departments, law enforcement, OPPD, and other valuable safety entities to learn about fire safety awareness, along with firefighter and law enforcement job duties. Bring the kids out for fire truck rides, free […]
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Fort Robinson State Park Discover the creatures that go bump in the night at Fort Robinson State Park! Join us for a family-friendly evening exploring the fascinating world of bats—some of the most mysterious and misunderstood animals in the natural world. Get an up-close look at these secretive nocturnal creatures and learn about the important roles they play in […] |
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Kramer Lake – Bellevue Join us for Community Fishing Night at Kramer 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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Join Nebraska Game and Parks and the Papillion Public Library for a night of discovery as we celebrate the hidden beauty of moths! During this family-friendly event, we'll explore the fascinating world of these nighttime creatures through hands-on activities, educational displays, and an outdoor moth observation (weather permitting). Learn how to attract moths, why they […]
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Mahoney State Park Get creative with us this summer at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park by starting your own nature journal. Learn how to observe nature and record what you notice. Supplies are provided and the program will be held both indoors and outside. Meet in the lobby of the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. All ages […]
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Windmill SRA – Buffalo County Join us for Community Fishing Night at Windmill SRA Lake 2! 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 […]
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City Park Pond Join us for Community Fishing Night at City 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 […] |
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Mahoney State Park Give fishing a try at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park's Owen Marina 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. This event is free and open to all ages. A […]
Mahoney State Park Join us on Fridays between 2 and 4:30 p.m. at the Nature Center at Mahoney State Park for Patio Nature Play! Designed with younger friends in mind, this program includes hands-on nature play with sensory bins, a touch table and nature art. Meet at the nature center patio. This activity is free and open to […] |
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Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area Bring your favorite set of wheels—vintage cruisers, rugged trail bikes, colorful kids’ bikes, or anything in between—for our first-ever Bicycle Show at The Wildcat Hills! We’ll kick off the morning with a bicycle safety workshop, followed by a chance to show off your ride in a fun, casual show with mini awards for: Best Decorated […] |
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Schramm Park State Recreation Area Spend an evening getting creative with us at Schramm's new Treehouse Classroom by making your own nature zine! Zines are mini-magazines that can be shared to bring joy and spread a positive message about nature. Create Zines and make a plan for how to share them. This program is free and all artistic ability levels […] |
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Halleck Park Lake – Papillion Join us for Community Fishing Night at Halleck 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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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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Mahoney State Park Get creative with us this summer at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park by starting your own nature journal. Learn how to observe nature and record what you notice. Supplies are provided and the program will be held both indoors and outside. Meet in the lobby of the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. All ages […]
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Mormon Island State Recreation Area Join us for Community Fishing Night at Mormon Island SRA Lake 1! 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 […] |
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Mahoney State Park Give fishing a try at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park's Owen Marina 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. This event is free and open to all ages. A […]
Mahoney State Park Join us on Fridays between 2 and 4:30 p.m. at the Nature Center at Mahoney State Park for Patio Nature Play! Designed with younger friends in mind, this program includes hands-on nature play with sensory bins, a touch table and nature art. Meet at the nature center patio. This activity is free and open to […]
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Fort Kearny State Recreation Area Join us for Community Fishing Night at Fort Kearny SRA Lake 6! 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 […] |
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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 - […] |