Today

Shooting event, CMP matches, Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Contact: B.J. Powell, 483-4482 or bj.powell@weitz.com.

Tuesday

Conservation education, “Grassland Conservation and Sustainable Communities,” a talk by Chris Weaver, managing director of the World Wildlife Fund in Namibia; 3:30 p.m. Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q St. Free and open to the public. For info: www.grasslandfoundation.org.

Hunting season, archery spring turkey season opens.

Thursday

Shooting workshop, basic pistol marksmanship, 7-9 p.m., Lincoln Indoor Shooting Range, 10th Street and Military Road, class meets five consecutive Thursdays. Fee: $30 for all equipment plus $7 for manual. Age: 18 and older. Contact: 441-6789.

Saturday

Fishing event, Blue Valley Bass Club’s 29th Annual Fishin’ Blast-off and Outdoor Show, 5 p.m., Ag Pavilion, City Park, Seward. Tickets: Adults, $10; children 5 to 15, $5; available at Wolf Tackle and Dry Dock Marine. Contact: 435-6760 or 610-2679.

Nature activity, In Search of a Season: A Spring Treasure Hunt, 9 a.m.-noon, Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center near Denton. Teams of two to 10 members will search for hidden treasure chests along the trail. Fee is $15 per team. Registration required by Friday. Contact: Deb, (402) 797-2301

Shooting event, air rifle and pistol tournament, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Air Park Recreation Center, 3270 N.W. 46th St. Youth and adult categories. Limited number of guns available. Fees: $7 per individual, $9 for partners.Contact: 441-6789.

March 31

Shooting workshop, BB gun basics, 6-7:30 p.m., Lincoln Indoor Shooting Range, 10th Street and Military Road, class meets seven consecutive Mondays. Fee: $25. Age: 8-15. Contact: 441-6789.

Shooting workshop, BB gun intermediate/advanced, 4:30-6 p.m., Lincoln Indoor Shooting Range, 10th Street and Military Road, class meets seven consecutive Mondays. Fee: $25. Age: 8-15. Contact: 441-6789.

April 1

Hunting workshop, turkey hunting for all experience levels, 6-9 p.m., Lancaster County Extension Office, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Free. Space is limited. Call 471-6144 to reserve a spot.

April 5

Hunting season, youth turkey spring shotgun season opens.

Conservation fund-raiser, Cass County Pheasants Forever banquet, 5:30 p.m. Plattsmouth VFW. $45 for membership and dinner; $20 for spouses or kids. Contact: Tom, (402) 319-2872, or Kenny, (402) 297-6303.

Shooting event, 300-yard bench-rest shoot, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Contact: Mike Shapoval, 420-5763 or m.shapoval@netscape.com.

April 6

Shooting event, IHMSA Air Pistol Silhouette (indoor), Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Contact: Ed Mundorf, 782-8081.

April 8

Birding event, bird identification class, Pioneers Park Nature Center. Features four Tuesday classes and four Saturday field trips. Fee: $45. Registration deadline: April 4. Contact: 441-7895.

April 12

Hunting season, spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 13

Shooting event, Big Bore Gong Match, starting at sunup, Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Contact: Ray Rowen, 477-6449.

April 17

Outdoor education, Nebraska Outdoors Expo 2008, FirsTier Event Center, Kearney. Continues through April 19. For more information, go to www.NebraskaOutdoorsExpo.com

Shooting event, trap leagues begin, Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Contact: Bill Siedhoff, 423-5525 or 423-6603

Shooting event, five-stand sporting clays, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Contact: Matt Schafers,  486-3836, 430-5349 or MJschafers@inebraska.com.

April 20

Shooting event, ARA .22 bench-rest shoot, sunrise-1 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $20 for 4 targets. Contact: Mike McConnell, 423-3809 or mmcconnell@neb.rr.com.

April 27

Shooting event, CMP matches, Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Contact: B.J.Powell, 483-4482 or bj.powell@weitz.com.

May 18

Hunting season, spring turkey season closes

Nov. 1

Shooting event, air rifle and pistol tournament, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Air Park Recreation Center, 3270 N.W. 46th St. Youth and adult categories. Limited number of guns available. Fees: $7 per individual, $9 for partners. Contact: 441-6789.