East Outdoor Discovery
Where: Platte River State Park
When: Weds., April 16 & Thurs., April 17
Who: 4th & 5th graders
Email Julia Plugge for details and registration.
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.
2025 Programs
West Outdoor Discovery
Where: Wildcat Hills SRA
When: Weds., April 31 & Thurs., May 1
Who: 5th, 6th & 7th graders
Email Amanda Filipi for details and registration.
Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo
Where: Fort Kearny SRA
When: Thurs., May 8 through Fri., May 9
Who: 4th, 5th & 6th graders
Email Julia Plugge for details and registration.
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
