East Outdoor Discovery
Where: Platte River State Park
When: Weds., April 17 & Thurs., April 18
Who: 4th & 5th graders
Email Julia Plugge for registration details and questions.
Outdoor Discovery Program
The Outdoor Discovery Program provides interactive programs so all youth, novice or experienced, have the opportunity to explore new outdoor activities and recreational possibilities and learn new outdoor skills. The program is designed to enhance students’ knowledge and ethical understanding of wildlife and the outdoors. In addition, it encourages health and wellness by promoting active outdoor lifestyles. It also engages students in fun, interactive activities in the areas of wildlife and habitat management, natural resource use, Nebraska history, shooting sports, hunting skills, aquatic knowledge and fishing skills, and camping and recreation. Activities are designed to correlate with Nebraska state educational standards in the areas of science, math, history, reading and writing.
2024 Programs
West Outdoor Discovery
Where: Wildcat Hills SRA
When: Weds., May 1 & Thurs., May 2
Who: 5th, 6th & 7th graders
Email Julia Plugge for registration details and questions.
Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo
Where: Fort Kearny SRA
When: Thurs., May 9 through Sat., May 11
Who: 4th, 5th & 6th graders (Thursday & Friday); Open to the public (Saturday)
Activities
- Archery
- Shooting sports
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Aquatic education
- Outdoor cooking
- Safety in the outdoors
- Nebraska history
- Wildlife identification
- Natural Resource education
- Slingshots
- Bowfishing
