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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - omaha-ne BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson: Military Timeline DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10008529-1788602400-1788627600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:festival,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years through America’s military timeline and exp erience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park on Sept. 5-6\, 2026! \nMilitary reenactor groups will represent the Frenc h and Indian\, Civil\, World War I\, World War II\, Korean\, and Vietnam w ars and through the present. Military vehicles\, including Willy jeeps\, a British scout car and more\, will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. \nAn archeology walk will be at 11 a.m. daily. \nOng oing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors will portray fur traders\, coopers\ , blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades o utside of the fort walls. Other ongoing activities will include carpentry/ log hewing at the southeast barrack. Visitors are encouraged to interact w ith the reenactors. \nVisitor Center Admission\n\n-Adults (13 & up): $5\n- Children 3-12: $1\n-2 and under: Free\n\n  \nContact\nFor more informatio n\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 46 8-5611 or visit Fort Atkinson online. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhou n\, NE\, 68023 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-f ort-atkinson-military-timeline/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Try Rifle DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10007919-1788606000-1788609600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? \nTry Rifle is your place to start! \nThis safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules\, h andling demonstrations\, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! And whether rifle shooting t urns out to be your thing or not\, students walk away with the ability to be safe and have fun wherever adventure takes them next. \nAll equipment p rovided. Open to both kids (8 and up) and adults – ideal for families. $ 10/person. \nClosed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes are recommended. \nRE GISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Li ncoln\, NE\, 68504 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/try-rifle-9/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Try Archery DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10007923-1788613200-1788616800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Want to see what archery is all about? Never held a bow before ? Not sure where to begin? \nTry Archery is your place to start! \nThis ea sy-going program covers basic range rules and procedures\, along with star ter techniques. Participants get to fling arrows on their very first visit ! And whether archery turns out to be your thing or not\, students walk aw ay with the ability to be safe and have fun wherever adventure takes them next. \nAll equipment provided. Open to both kids (8 and up) and adults – ideal for families. \nLooking to take the next step in this family-fri endly lifelong sport? Be sure to check out our Explore Archery classes! \n REGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Li ncoln\, NE\, 68504 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/try-archery-5/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Labor Day Weekend at Indian Cave State Park DTSTART:20260905T220000Z DTEND:20260906T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10007957-1788627600-1788645600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:festival,holiday,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join us at Indian Cave State Park to celebrate Labor Day Weeke nd on Saturday\, Sept. 5! \nActivities will take place outside of the muse um. \nActivity schedule:\n5 – 7 p.m.: Hayrack rides\, cake walk (50 cent s to play)\, and yard games \n6 – 7:30 p.m.: Fish fry – $13 for ages 1 3+\, $6 for ages 4-12 yrs\, free for ages 3 & under \n9 p.m.: Fireworks di splay by the Pioneer Longrifle Club \n  \nA valid state park vehicle perm it is required for entry. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Indian Cave State Park\, 65296 720 Rd\, Shubert\, NE\, 68437 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/labor-day-weekend-at-indian -cave-state-park/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson: Military Timeline DTSTART:20260906T150000Z DTEND:20260906T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10008530-1788688800-1788714000@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:festival,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Travel 200 years through America’s military timeline and exp erience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park on Sept. 5-6\, 2026! \nMilitary reenactor groups will represent the Frenc h and Indian\, Civil\, World War I\, World War II\, Korean\, and Vietnam w ars and through the present. Military vehicles\, including Willy jeeps\, a British scout car and more\, will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. \nAn archeology walk will be at 11 a.m. daily. \nOng oing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors will portray fur traders\, coopers\ , blacksmiths\, carpenters\, tinsmiths\, weavers and other period trades o utside of the fort walls. Other ongoing activities will include carpentry/ log hewing at the southeast barrack. Visitors are encouraged to interact w ith the reenactors. \nVisitor Center Admission\n\n-Adults (13 & up): $5\n- Children 3-12: $1\n-2 and under: Free\n\n  \nContact\nFor more informatio n\, please contact the park at ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov or (402) 46 8-5611 or visit Fort Atkinson online. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Fort Atkinson State Historical Park\, 201 S 7th St.\, Fort Calhou n\, NE\, 68023 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/living-history-weekend-at-f ort-atkinson-military-timeline/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Umbrella Match for Handguns - Match 3 - 2026 Q3 DTSTART:20260908T180000Z DTEND:20260908T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10008422-1788872400-1788886800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Turpin Outdoor Education Center’s Umbr ella Match for handguns on September 8 or 12. This match will be offered on two dates – attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tu esday or Saturday). \nThis is a three-match series open to pistols from al l manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the GSSF Indoor Le ague Series. \nThis is the FINAL match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available matches (July\, August\, Septemb er) to be eligible for prizes. \nCompetitors may shoot up to 6 divisions – Centerfire Stock\, Centerfire Unlimited\, Centerfire Single Stack/Revo lver\, Rimfire Stock\, Rimfire Unlimited\, and Rimfire Revolver. For divis ion descriptions\, see below. First entry is $20\, second is $10\, and thi rd through sixth (each) is $5. Secondary entries in the same division are $5 each and only count as additional chances in the prize drawings. \nThis match will follow GSSF’s ‘Original’ course of fire for all Stock an d Unlimited divisions and ‘Option E’ for Single Stack/Revolver divisio ns. For target\, distance\, rounds\, and timing specifications\, see PDF u nder More Information. \nSchedule: \nTuesday\, September 8: Check in avai lable starting at 1 pm\; check in closes at 4:30 pm. \nSaturday\, Septembe r 12: Check in available starting at 9 am\; check in closes at 11:30 am. \ nPreregister to schedule a check in (squadding) time. Competitors will oth erwise be squadded according to arrival time. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Li ncoln\, NE\, 68504 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/umbrella-match-for-handguns -match-3-2026-q3/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:JOAD Skills DTSTART:20260908T223000Z DTEND:20260908T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10008424-1788888600-1788892200@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Have you completed Explore Archery and want to learn more? Do you shoot NASP and want to continue working on your archery during the off season? Are you just starting out in archery and want some instruction? I f this is you\, our JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) Skills class is just the thing. \nJOAD Skills is open to students who are new to JOAD or who are still working to advance to JOAD Academy. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. \nThis JOAD/AAP course includes achievement awards\, skill training\, and games with a focus on guiding e ach student in improvement at their own pace. Each session includes a shor t lesson and coaching while students are on the line. JOAD Skills students have the opportunity to shoot for pins during select class sessions. Over the course of the session\, students will advance their scoring skills\, learn about competition etiquette\, and work to achieve the pins and techn iques needed to advance to the next level. \nNo equipment is required\, bu t personal equipment is allowed for some portions of the class. \nClass is 1 hour\n$80/student\nAges 8 and over \nPrerequisites: None (Explore Arche ry recommended) \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Li ncoln\, NE\, 68504 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/joad-skills-7/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creator Retreat Days at Mahoney State Park DTSTART:20260909T150000Z DTEND:20260910T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10008546-1788948000-1788984000@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Calling all creators! Are you way behind on projects? Need a s pace to spread out and create? Do you wish you had a huge table with a gre at view to work at for a day or more? \nWe will be hosting two “Creator Retreat Days”\, Sept. 9 and Sept. 30 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.\, at Eug ene T. Mahoney State Park’s James Family Conservatory and Nature Center to bring people together who enjoy spending time working on their craft in a beautiful outdoor setting. \nEach crafter will get a table and 2 chairs (1 to sit on and 1 for crafting materials). Sign up with a friend or seve ral. Bring your own food and beverages or make a short trip to Ashland to enjoy their many dining options. \nCost: Price per person is $40 per day f or up to 10 hours to craft\, sew\, scrapbook\, nature journal\, write\, dr aw\, design or work on other projects. Public wifi is available. Space is limited! \nPre-registration required: Call 402-332-5022 or email kelly.eku e@nebraska.gov to register. Leave your name and contact phone/email. \nA v alid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is also required to enter the park . LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Mahoney State Park\, 28500 W Pwy Hwy\, Ashland\, Nebraska\, 68003 \, Online URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/creator-retreat-days-at-mah oney-state-park/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ash Hollow Living History Rendezvous DTSTART:20260910T150000Z DTEND:20260910T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10008560-1789030800-1789059600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:education,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 5th Annual Ash H ollow Living History Rendezvous on Thurs.\, Sept. 10 thru Sat.\, Sept. 12\ , 2026! \nThe rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history\, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by . Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between fur traders and lo cal Native American tribes and were a time to gather\, share trade goods s uch as skins\, furs\, beads\, food items\, weapons\, and knowledge. \nThro ughout the event\, enjoy interactive educational activities with experts o n Dutch oven cooking (peach cobbler)\, teepees\, chuck wagon 101\, trap se tting\, gold mining\, black powder shooting\, quilting demonstrations and exhibit\, tomahawk throwing\, blacksmithing\, tin smithing\, wood working\ , mini log cabin building\, a petting zoo\, trail rides\, food and craft v endors and more. \nSchool Days\nSchools are encouraged to sign up for fiel d trips on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon Mountain Time. Prereg istration is required. Please call 308-778-7708 to schedule a field trip. \n  \nAdmission is free with a valid Nebraska park permit. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Ash Hollow State Historical Park\, 4055 US-26\, Lewellen\, NE\, 6 9147 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/ash-hollow-living-history-r endezvous/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Science of...Sunflowers DTSTART:20260910T200000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10006978-1789052400-1789056000@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Sunflowers are more than Nebraska’s iconic blooms—they’r e a window into the fascinating science of plants. This virtual program ex plores how sunflowers grow\, their unique adaptations for tracking the sun \, and how they reproduce and produce seeds. You’ll also learn about the ir role in local ecosystems\, interactions with pollinators\, and the hist ory of sunflowers in Nebraska.\n\nThis is a free virtual event\, however\, registration is required to attend. Please use this link to register: ht tps://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/rRRiN6FhQJakEOCk05I1hA\n\nQuestions? Ema il monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov or visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Outd oor Calendar. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Zoom- online URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/science-of-sunflowers/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:JOAD Skills DTSTART:20260910T223000Z DTEND:20260910T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10008426-1789061400-1789065000@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Have you completed Explore Archery and want to learn more? Do you shoot NASP and want to continue working on your archery during the off season? Are you just starting out in archery and want some instruction? I f this is you\, our JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) Skills class is just the thing. \nJOAD Skills is open to students who are new to JOAD or who are still working to advance to JOAD Academy. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. \nThis JOAD/AAP course includes achievement awards\, skill training\, and games with a focus on guiding e ach student in improvement at their own pace. Each session includes a shor t lesson and coaching while students are on the line. JOAD Skills students have the opportunity to shoot for pins during select class sessions. Over the course of the session\, students will advance their scoring skills\, learn about competition etiquette\, and work to achieve the pins and techn iques needed to advance to the next level. \nNo equipment is required\, bu t personal equipment is allowed for some portions of the class. \nClass is 1 hour\n$80/student\nAges 8 and over \nPrerequisites: None (Explore Arche ry recommended) \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Li ncoln\, NE\, 68504 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/joad-skills-8/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FIRST SHOTS Pistol DTSTART:20260910T230000Z DTEND:20260911T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10007915-1789063200-1789070400@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Take your first shots with us! \nThe biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shootin g very easy – and\, thanks to NSSF partnership*\, it’s only $10! \nAt a First Shots seminar\, you’ll receive:\n-An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms\n-Individual and group training \n-A rundown of shooting sports opportunities for all levels of interest\n -A chance to give shooting a try! \nThis seminar offers a small group sett ing for students ages 16 and over. All equipment is provided. \nClosed-nec k shirts and closed-toe shoes are recommended. \n(Students age 18 and unde r MUST be accompanied by legal parent/guardian.) \n*NSSF is the National Shooting Sports Foundation. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Li ncoln\, NE\, 68504 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/25128/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kayak Cleanup at Carter Lake DTSTART:20260910T230000Z DTEND:20260911T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10007952-1789063200-1789070400@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join Nebraska Game and Parks outdoor educators and partners fo r a night of kayaking and cleaning up your local aquatic habitat at Carter Lake in Omaha on Thursday\, Sept. 10. Because what’s good for wildlife is good for people too! \nWe will meet at the boat ramp on the Northeast s ide of the lake\, just off of Abbott Drive and E Carter Blvd. If you take directions to the airport from the south\, and turn left on to E Carter Bl vd\, the boat ramp will be on your left. The general Carter Lake Address i s 4405 Carter Lake Shore Dr W\, Omaha\, NE 68110.  \nBasic instruction wi ll be given at the beginning of the event\, and all materials provided to those who register a kayak. You will be emailed prior to the event to conf irm your registration and any needed details. \nThis event is free and we welcome you to either borrow a kayak or bring your own! Due to limited kay ak supply\, we do require registration. \nIf you would like to use a kayak from Nebraska Game and Parks\, REGISTER HERE  \n(Kayaks are available t o people ages 10 & up\, and are limited on a first come first serve basis. ) \nIf you are bringing your own kayak\, or cleaning up on land\, REGISTE R HERE  \nFor questions please contact Wildlife Educator Ly Graff at ly.g raff@nebraska.gov. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Carter Lake\, Omaha\, 41.30404\, -95.91297\, Omaha\, NE URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/kayak-clean-up-at-carter-la ke/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Schramm After Dark: Spider Night Hike DTSTART:20260911T003000Z DTEND:20260911T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180618Z UID:10008538-1789068600-1789072200@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the trails at Schramm Park are a great WEB-s ite? Join us for a spider night hike! \nWe will use flashlights to search for sparkling webs and reflective eyes as we hunt for amazing arachnids on the Hackberry Trail. \nWhat to bring: Bring your own flashlight or head l amp. \nMeeting location: Meet at the park shelter next to Pond A (the firs t pond as you enter the park). \nThis is a free program\; a valid state pa rk vehicle permit is required for entry. Contact jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.g ov or 402-332-3901 with questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180618Z LOCATION:Schramm Park State Recreation Area\, 21502 W. Highway 31\, Gretna \, NE\, 68028 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/schramm-after-dark-spider-n ight-hike/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ash Hollow Living History Rendezvous DTSTART:20260911T150000Z DTEND:20260911T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10008561-1789117200-1789146000@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:education,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 5th Annual Ash H ollow Living History Rendezvous on Thurs.\, Sept. 10 thru Sat.\, Sept. 12\ , 2026! \nThe rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history\, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by . Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between fur traders and lo cal Native American tribes and were a time to gather\, share trade goods s uch as skins\, furs\, beads\, food items\, weapons\, and knowledge. \nThro ughout the event\, enjoy interactive educational activities with experts o n Dutch oven cooking (peach cobbler)\, teepees\, chuck wagon 101\, trap se tting\, gold mining\, black powder shooting\, quilting demonstrations and exhibit\, tomahawk throwing\, blacksmithing\, tin smithing\, wood working\ , mini log cabin building\, a petting zoo\, trail rides\, food and craft v endors and more. \nSchool Days\nSchools are encouraged to sign up for fiel d trips on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon Mountain Time. Prereg istration is required. Please call 308-778-7708 to schedule a field trip. \n  \nAdmission is free with a valid Nebraska park permit. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Ash Hollow State Historical Park\, 4055 US-26\, Lewellen\, NE\, 6 9147 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/ash-hollow-living-history-r endezvous/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girl Scouts Love State Parks DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10008527-1789171200-1789343999@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Girl Scouts Love State Parks is a nationwide event hosted at s tate parks across the country to encourage girls to spend time outdoors. W e welcome Girl Scouts to state parks\, state historical parks and state re creation areas on this day and throughout the year. \nScouts are encourage d to register with their council and check in at the Nebraska Game and Par ks Participating locations to get a copy of the 2026 “Girl Scouts Love S tate Parks: Explore Nebraska” magazine. The magazine features ways to en gage in Nebraska’s landscapes\, outdoor skills\, professional women in t he outdoor field\, a scavenger hunt\, links to educational videos and more . \nScouts can pick up a magazine at these State Parks\, Recreation Areas\ , Historical Parks and Nature Centers: E.T. Mahoney\, Platte River\, Niobr ara\, Ponca\, Indian Cave\, Fort Atkinson\, Fort Hartsuff\, Louisville SRA \, Two Rivers SRA\, Wildcat Hills Nature Center\, Schramm Education Center \, James Family Conservatory and Nature Center at E.T. Mahoney State Park\ , Platte River State Park Nature Center \n*Please call ahead to these park s and centers for operating hours. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Nebraska URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/girl-scouts-love-state-park s/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nebraska Star Party at Mahoney State Park DTSTART:20260912T020000Z DTEND:20260912T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T023710Z UID:10007837-1789160400-1789169400@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney S tate Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park’s golf shack f or a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. \n\nStargazing will begin at d usk. Remember to bring your camp chairs or blankets! Telescopes will be pr ovided.\n\n  \n\n\n2026 Star Party dates\nFriday\, May 16 – no rain dat e\nFriday\, June 19 – rain date Saturday\, June 20*\nFriday\, July 24 – rain date Saturday\, July 25*\nFriday\, Aug. 21 – rain date Saturday \, Aug. 22*\nFriday\, September 11 – rain date Saturday\, Sept. 12* \n*I f that Friday night is forecasted to have too many clouds\, substantial wi nds\, or rain\, then the next night\, Saturday\, will be the rescheduled e vent date. If Saturday night has a similar forecast\, then the event will be cancelled for the month. \nFor more information\, please contact park s uperintendent Melody Dillion at (402) 944-2523 ext. 7335. \nThe event is f ree to the public\, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit f or your vehicle. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023710Z LOCATION:Mahoney State Park\, 28500 W Pwy Hwy\, Ashland\, Nebraska\, 68003 \, Online URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/nebraska-star-party-at-maho ney-state-park/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trail Trek Guided Hike: Engineer Cantonment DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T180526Z UID:10007850-1789203600-1789207200@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Engineer Cantonment in Omaha for the sixth of a series of guided hikes as a part of this year’s Your Parks Adventure: T rail Trek program! \nFormer Nebraska State Archaeologist\, Rob Bozell\, w ill share the history or the Engineer Cantonment site as well as archaeolo gical insights. Participants will walk to the site from the county road. \nThis program will last approximately one hour. Length of walk is approxi mately one-quarter mile. \nEngineer Cantonment is located .2 miles south of the intersection of County Road P51 and Bluebird Lane\, Omaha.  There is limited parking at the site and all others will need to safely park alo ng side the road. Watch for yard signs with more information. \nThis progr am is in partnership with the Nebraska State Historical Society’s Wander Nebraska program. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T180526Z LOCATION:Nebraska URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/trail-trek-guided-hike-engi neer-cantonment/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:USA Archery Pin Shoot - Outdoor 720 DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T000555Z UID:10007870-1789203600-1789214400@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Check in begins at 8 am / ends at 8:45 am\; practice and scori ng begin at 9 am. \nMEMBERSHIP\nThe tournament is open to all USA Archery members as well as archers with no affiliation. Eligible USA Archery membe rs can earn qualifying pin scores (pins are to be physically awarded by yo ur home club – please check with your coach). No placement awards or doo r prizes will be given. \nPreregistration is very appreciated! Tournament fee and USA membership fee are separate payments\, if needed. Contact us a t 402-471-6141 if you experience difficulty with registration. \n$10/youth \, $15/adult \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T000555Z LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Li ncoln\, NE\, 68504 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/usa-archery-pin-shoot-outdo or-720-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Umbrella Match for Handguns - Match 3 - 2026 Q3 DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T000555Z UID:10008423-1789203600-1789214400@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Turpin Outdoor Education Center’s Umbr ella Match for handguns on September 8 or 12. This match will be offered on two dates – attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tu esday or Saturday). \nThis is a three-match series open to pistols from al l manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the GSSF Indoor Le ague Series. \nThis is the FINAL match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available matches (July\, August\, Septemb er) to be eligible for prizes. \nCompetitors may shoot up to 6 divisions – Centerfire Stock\, Centerfire Unlimited\, Centerfire Single Stack/Revo lver\, Rimfire Stock\, Rimfire Unlimited\, and Rimfire Revolver. For divis ion descriptions\, see below. First entry is $20\, second is $10\, and thi rd through sixth (each) is $5. Secondary entries in the same division are $5 each and only count as additional chances in the prize drawings. \nThis match will follow GSSF’s ‘Original’ course of fire for all Stock an d Unlimited divisions and ‘Option E’ for Single Stack/Revolver divisio ns. For target\, distance\, rounds\, and timing specifications\, see PDF u nder More Information. \nSchedule: \nTuesday\, September 8: Check in avai lable starting at 1 pm\; check in closes at 4:30 pm. \nSaturday\, Septembe r 12: Check in available starting at 9 am\; check in closes at 11:30 am. \ nPreregister to schedule a check in (squadding) time. Competitors will oth erwise be squadded according to arrival time. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T000555Z LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Li ncoln\, NE\, 68504 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/umbrella-match-for-handguns -match-3-2026-q3/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ash Hollow Living History Rendezvous DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260913T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T000603Z UID:10008562-1789203600-1789239600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:education,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 5th Annual Ash H ollow Living History Rendezvous on Thurs.\, Sept. 10 thru Sat.\, Sept. 12\ , 2026! \nThe rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history\, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by . Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between fur traders and lo cal Native American tribes and were a time to gather\, share trade goods s uch as skins\, furs\, beads\, food items\, weapons\, and knowledge. \nThro ughout the event\, enjoy interactive educational activities with experts o n Dutch oven cooking (peach cobbler)\, teepees\, chuck wagon 101\, trap se tting\, gold mining\, black powder shooting\, quilting demonstrations and exhibit\, tomahawk throwing\, blacksmithing\, tin smithing\, wood working\ , mini log cabin building\, a petting zoo\, trail rides\, food and craft v endors and more. \nSchool Days\nSchools are encouraged to sign up for fiel d trips on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon Mountain Time. Prereg istration is required. Please call 308-778-7708 to schedule a field trip. \n  \nAdmission is free with a valid Nebraska park permit. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T000603Z LOCATION:Ash Hollow State Historical Park\, 4055 US-26\, Lewellen\, NE\, 6 9147 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/ash-hollow-living-history-r endezvous/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PIKE: Naturalist-Led Hike at Ponca State Park DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T000555Z UID:10007612-1789207200-1789216200@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly PIKE — a Naturalist-led group hike — at beautiful Ponca State Park! \nMeet at the West Shelter at 10 a.m. and enjoy the scenic views\, native wildlife\, and fellowship until 12:30 p.m. Along the way\, Naturalists will talk about the cultural and natural hist ory of the park and the flora and fauna found in the area. The trail will end with a warm fire and fresh baked dessert in a dutch oven. A perfect mi x of fresh air\, nature\, and a sweet treat! \nCost: $15 per person (card only) \nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Spots are limited and you must pre-r egister and pay by calling the park office at 402-755-2284. PIKEs are curr ently scheduled every second Saturday from Jan. 10 to Dec. 12\, 2026. \nA valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry and can be purchased at the park entrance or online. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000555Z LOCATION:Ponca State Park\, 88090 Spur 26 E\, Ponca\, NE\, 68770 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/pike-naturalist-led-hike-at -ponca-state-park/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Make a Nature Zine at Mahoney State Park DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180618Z UID:10008526-1789207200-1789228800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join naturalists at E.T. Mahoney State Park in the James Famil y Conservatory and Nature Center classroom for a workshop where you will l earn to make mini magazines with a nature theme. Zines can be shared to br ing joy and spread a positive message about nature. Participants will make zines to keep or share. Materials are provided. This program is best for ages 7 and up\, but younger friends are welcome and may join or enjoy othe r nature center activities. \nThe program is free and does not require reg istration\, but a valid state park vehicle permit is required for park ent ry. \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 Nebras ka” magazine while attending. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180618Z LOCATION:Mahoney State Park\, 28500 W Pwy Hwy\, Ashland\, Nebraska\, 68003 \, Online URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/make-a-nature-zine/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Archery on Fire at Platte River State Park DTSTART:20260912T160000Z DTEND:20260912T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060553Z UID:10008525-1789210800-1789228800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:family,food,outdoors 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 g un shooting gallery\, campground games\, a naturalist tent with live repti les\, 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 gue st 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 purc hased 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: Exp lore Nebraska” magazine while attending! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060553Z LOCATION:Platte River State Park\, Louisville\, NE\, 68037 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/archery-on-fire-at-platte-r iver-state-park/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Different Wings for Different Things DTSTART:20260912T180000Z DTEND:20260912T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180620Z UID:10008524-1789218000-1789219800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn about some specialized flight adaptations of winged crea tures at Schramm Park State Recreation Area on Sept. 12! \nFly on in to be come an expert on all things wings and how different wings are used for di fferent things. Be it birds\, bugs or bats\, you’ll discover how wings w ork. \nThis program will be meeting in the Treehouse Classroom at the park . You need a state park sticker on your vehicle to enter the park. \nThe p rogram is free and does not require registration. \n*This program coincide s with Girl Scouts Love State Parks and scouts will be able to pick up a “Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Explore Nebraska” magazine while attend ing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180620Z LOCATION:Schramm Park State Recreation Area\, 21502 W. Highway 31\, Gretna \, NE\, 68028 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/different-wings-for-differe nt-things/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's Archery: Coaching - September DTSTART:20260914T220000Z DTEND:20260914T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T000601Z UID:10008429-1789405200-1789410600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Mondays in September\, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women\, taught by women. \nThe Coaching class is a time f or you to practice and advance your archery skills while receiving individ ual instruction. \nCoaching is available from 5:00-6:30 pm with a flexible arrival time. \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it. \nThe sessions will be taught at an indoor archer y facility and space is limited. \nAges 16+ \n$30/participant (20% discoun t if you have an annual pass) \nNOTE: This will be a three week class \nRE GISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T000601Z LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Li ncoln\, NE\, 68504 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-archery-coaching-sep tember/2026-09-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's Archery: Introduction - September DTSTART:20260914T223000Z DTEND:20260914T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T060534Z UID:10008428-1789407000-1789410600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Mondays in September\, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women\, taught by women. \nThe Introduction class is for women new to archery or need a refresher on archery skills and safety. Ea ch week will feature a lesson and time on the archery range. \nClass goes from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have yo ur own you are welcome to bring it. \nThe sessions will be taught at an in door archery facility and space is limited. \nAges 16+ \n$30/participant ( 20% discount if you have an annual pass) \nNOTE: This will be a three week class \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T060534Z LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Li ncoln\, NE\, 68504 URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-archery-introduction -september/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR