Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Mondays in June, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' practice and coaching section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 […]
Camp counselors are a key part of making the Outdoor Education Center's summer programs fun and memorable. This exciting new camp will provide specialty training for our camp crew for the summer season! Learn how to instruct a variety of outdoor activities: target archery, bowfishing, slingshot, tomahawk, atlatl, hiking, photography, survival, knot tying, outdoor cooking, […]
DATE Saturday, May 31, 2025 LOCATION Turpin Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 This State Championship event is sanctioned by USA Archery as a 72-Arrow Field Round and is eligible for Nebraska State Championships. SCHEDULE Please start your check in at the outdoor registration tent to confirm your status. Equipment check, […]
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 […]
Take your first shots with us! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy – and, thanks to NSSF partnership*, it’s only $10! At a First Shots seminar, you’ll receive: -An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms -Individual and group training […]
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 […]
Take your first shots with us! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy – and, thanks to NSSF partnership*, it’s only $10! At a First Shots seminar, you’ll receive: -An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms -Individual and group training […]
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 […]
Mondays in May, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' practice and coaching section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 […]
Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]
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 […]
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […]
