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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Go Explore: Survival

Go Explore: Survival

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]

Science of…Prehistoric Creatures

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Whales living on land, rhinoceroses and camels living in Nebraska, mammoths, bear dogs, and car-sized sloths. There are just a few of the prehistoric creatures that lived and roamed the landscape. Nebraska is actually a fantastic place to see fossils of these creatures today. But, fossils don’t always do the animal justice. Join us on […]

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Event Series Go Explore: Hunting

Go Explore: Hunting

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]

Event Series Go Explore: Hunting

Go Explore: Hunting

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]

Event Series Go Explore: Hunting

Go Explore: Hunting

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]

Neighborhood Nature Fest

Benson Park, Omaha 7028 Military Avenue, Omaha, NE

Have you met your neighbors yet? You know… The buzzy ones? The furry ones? Maybe even the slimy ones? Join Nebraska Game and Parks and the greater Omaha conservation community in celebrating our nature neighbors at Neighborhood Nature Fest on June 21, 2023! This event will be held in Benson Park from 5:00pm to 7:30pm […]

Event Series Go Explore: Hunting

Go Explore: Hunting

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]

Science of…Pollinators

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If you like to eat, then you definitely need to check out this Science Of episode. We will be learning all about the different types of pollinators out there, and the foods that they help produce. But it’s not just food for people. Pollinators help keep wildflower populations alive and diverse and provide habitats for […]

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Yoga in Nature

Havelock Park- Lincoln, NE 6399 Ballard Ave., Lincoln, NE

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 Center in Gretna. Classes will be held once a month on Fridays from 10am-11am CST. All classes will be held […]

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Science of…Aquatic Plants

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They’re like plants, but aquatic. As temperatures outside begin to rise aquatic plants begin to grow. Some of these plants may seem like a nuisance while you’re swimming in the lakes and streams, but truth is they are super beneficial for the health of the water and wildlife as well. In this Science of, we […]

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Science of…Mountain Lions

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Cougar, puma, catamount, panther whatever you decide to call them, it boils down to one large cat species that is native to the Americas. Mountain lions have had an interesting mark on American history, yet are still some of the most feared and persecuted predators around. In this Science Of we will be focusing in […]

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Event Series Go Explore: Girls in the Outdoors

Go Explore: Girls in the Outdoors

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

This outdoor skills-focused camp will take students to the next level in outdoor preparedness. Youth that are new, intermediate, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor trips, more extended hiking excursions, and/or travel emergencies. Topics covered include fire building, […]