Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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 […]
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 […]
Add excitement and variety to your range practice by joining our Fall Indoor Archery League! The Fall Archery League "Session 1" will meet at 7 pm on Thursday evenings for 6 weeks, September 24 - October 29. If you can't make it one week, feel free to drop in during the center's open hours and […]
Want to see what archery is all about? Never held a bow before? Not sure where to begin? Try Archery is your place to start! This easy-going program covers basic range rules and procedures, along with starter techniques. Participants get to fling arrows on their very first visit! And whether archery turns out to be […]
Join us for a spooky good time at Ponca State Park for the 28th Annual Hallowfest on Saturdays, Oct. 10 and Oct. 17! Both weekends, October 10 and 17 will have daytime education programs like pumpkin archery and critter corner, cabin and campsite decorating contest, and trick or treating in the campgrounds! Activities Saturday, Oct. 10 […]
Experience Wildcat Hills in a whole new way — at night! Join us for a guided .57-mile hike along the Nature Trail and discover how wildlife and the landscape come alive after dark. Learn about the nocturnal creatures that call Wildcat Hills home while exploring the trail by flashlight. It’s sure to be a “howling” […]
Mondays in October, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your archery skills while receiving individual instruction. Coaching is available from 5:00-6:30 pm with a flexible arrival time. All equipment is provided, but if you have your […]
Mondays in October, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR 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 section […]
Hop, slither, and crawl into the world of reptiles and amphibians! Meet some of Nebraska's amazing cold-blooded animals and discover where they live and how they survive. The Wildcat Hills Preschool Nature Program meets once a month at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Each program is led by certified educators and includes […]
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 […]
Refine your marksmanship and break through plateaus in this interactive, hands-on live-fire session. Designed for shooters of all levels looking for targeted feedback, this 90-minute workshop skips the generic lecture and focuses entirely on what you want to improve. Bring your personal shooting goals—whether it's tightening your groups, managing recoil, fixing a push or flinch, […]
Add excitement and variety to your range practice by joining our Fall Indoor Archery League! The Fall Archery League "Session 1" will meet at 7 pm on Thursday evenings for 6 weeks, September 24 - October 29. If you can't make it one week, feel free to drop in during the center's open hours and […]