Today

Shooting event, Big Bore Gong Match, sunup-?, Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Ray, (402) 477-6449 or erowen@neb.rr.com.

Shooting event, Pioneer Longrifle Rendezvous, Indian Cave State Park. Kevin, (402) 883-2575 or ngpc.indiancave@nebraska.gov.

Tuesday

Shooting event, .22 rifle silhouette (40 rounds), 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $5. Gary, 477-4763 or garysch@radiks.net.

Family Fishing Night, 6 p.m., Zorinsky Lake, Omaha. Free. (402) 332-3901.

Thursday

Wachiska Aububon's potluck picnic, 6:30 p.m., Fletcher residence, 1900 S. 105th St. Ted Kooser will read from "The Poet's Guide to the Birds." Public invited.

Friday

Fur Trade Days, all day, Chadron State Park. Free. (308) 432-6167.

Nebraska Star Party Stargazing, dusk, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Free. (402) 944-2523.

Saturday

Fishing event, National Bass Anglers Association Missouri River Open, Verdel Landing, 6-3 p.m. Jason, (402) 620-1742 or Justin, (402) 560-3185.

Kids In Parks series, Birdie Basics, 10 a.m.-noon, Homestead National Monument of America, Beatrice. Free. (402) 223-3514.

Fishing event, Nebraska Catfish Anglers Association tournament, Willow Creek, 8 p.m.-8 a.m. Jerry, 423-1561.

Buffalo cookout and entertainment, 6 p.m., Niobrara State Park. Meal: $9/ages 13 and over; $6/children, entertainment free. (402) 857-3373.

July Campfire program, "Bess Streeter Aldrich: Living History," 7:30 p.m., Homestead National Monument of America, Beatrice. Free.

Fur Trade Days, all day, Chadron State Park. Free.

July 12

Fishing event, National Bass Anglers Association Missouri River Open, Verdel Landing, 6-3 p.m. Jason, (402) 620-1742, or Justin, (402) 560-3185.

Rock & mineral grinding party, 1-4 p.m., Pioneers Park Nature Center, Chet Ager Building. Demonstrations by Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club members. Free.

Fur Trade Days, noon, Chadron State Park. Free.

July 14

Fishing event, National Bass Anglers Association Division 54 overtime challenge, Wagon Train Lake, 6-9 p.m.; membership required. Jason, (402) 620-1742, or Justin, (402) 560-3185.

Family Fishing Night, 6-8 p.m., Holmes Lake, Urban Fisheries Trailer. Free. (402) 332-3901.

July 16

Shooting event, five-stand sporting clays, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $7 per round of 25. Matt, 486-3836/430-5349 or MJschafers@inebraska.com.

July 17

Nebraska Games and Parks Board of Commissioners meeting, 8 a.m., 2200 N. 33rd St.

Boating safety course, 6 p.m., Fremont Parks and Recreation, Community Room, 925 N. Broad St., Fremont. $10. (402) 727-2810.

July 18

Shooting event, 300-yard benchrest shoot, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $10. Mike, 420-5763 or mike10shapoval@windstream.net.

Shooting event, Rock Your Glock, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: adult/$10, youth/$5. Chris, 525-4505 or cmzeeb@msn.com.

Boating safety course, 9 a.m.-noon, Fremont Parks and Recreation, Community Room, 925 N. Broad St., Fremont. $10. Herb, (402) 727-2810.

Boating safety course, 9 a.m., Cassling, 13808 F St., Omaha. $10. Richard, (402) 397-2916.

Boating safety course, 9 a.m., Blair Police Department, Training Room Entrance, 1730 Lincoln St., Blair. $10. Frank, (402) 660-5321.

Kids In Parks series, Elders of the Forest, 10 a.m.-noon, Homestead National Monument of America, Beatrice. Free. (402) 223-3514.

Fishing event, Central Nebraska Catfish tournament, Calamus, 8 p.m.-7 a.m. Jerry, 423-1561.

Buffalo cookout and entertainment, 6 p.m., Niobrara State Park. (402) 857-3373.

July Campfire program, "Old Time Songs, Hymns and Fun Tunes and History of the Dulcimer," with Forrest and Eileen Smith and the Homestead Dulcimer Club, 7:30 p.m., Homestead National Monument of America, Beatrice. Free.

July 19

Shooting event, Cornhusker State Games youth trap shoot, .22 rifle silhouette.

July 23

An Evening at the Museum, Morrill Hall tour featuring Nebraska's fossils and geology, 6 p.m., south of 14th and Vine streets. Free admission. John, 475-7275.

July 24

Froggy Went A-Huntin', 6-8 p.m., Pioneers Park Nature Center, Chet Ager Building. Hunt frogs and tadpoles. $8/person, $15/family. Register by July 22. 441-7895.

July 25

Butterfly count, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pioneers Park Nature Center, Prairie Building. $5/person. Register by July 22. 441-7895.

Fishing event, Nebraska Catfish Anglers Association tournament, Branched Oak, 8 p.m.-8 a.m. Jerry, 423-1561.

July 26

Shooting event, IHMSA pistol silhouette, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $6/gun. Mike, MHKunkee@gmail.com or 540-7120.

July 28

Fishing event, National Bass Anglers Association Division 54 overtime challenge, Wildwood Lake, 6-9 p.m.; membership required. Jason, (402) 620-1742, or Justin, (402) 560-3185.

July 29

Family Fishing Night, 6-8 p.m., Wildwood Lake, Urban Fisheries Trailer. Free.

July 31

Family Nature Night, 7-9 p.m., Wilderness Park. Scavenger hunt and campfire. $15/family. Register by July 29. 441-7895.

Aug. 1

Shooting event, 300-yard benchrest shoot, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $10. Mike, 420-5763 or mike10shapoval@windstream.net.

Aug. 2

Shooting event, Big Bore Gong Match, sunup-?, Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Ray, (402) 477-6449 or erowen@neb.rr.com.

Aug. 6

Shooting event, five-stand sporting clays, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $7 per round of 25. Matt, 486-3836/430-5349 or MJschafers@inebraska.com.

Aug. 8

Shooting event, Fun Trap Shoot, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. John, 792-3242, or Dave, 483-4973 or dave.tunink@nebraska.gov.

Aug. 12

Shooting event, .22 rifle silhouette (40 rounds), 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $5. Gary, 477-4763 or garysch@radiks.net.

Aug. 15

A Morning with Herbs, 9:30-11:45 a.m., Pioneers Park Nature Center, Prairie Building. $10/person. Register by Aug. 10. 441-7895.

Shooting event, 300-yard informal shoot, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $10. Mike, 420-5763 or mike10shapoval@windstream.net.

Aug. 16

Shooting event, ARA .22 benchrest shoot, sunrise-3 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $20 for four targets. Mike, 423-3809 or mmcconnell@neb.rr.com.

Aug. 20

Shooting event, five-stand sporting clays, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $7 per round of 25. Matt, 486-3836/430-5349 or MJschafers@inebraska.com.

Aug. 23

Shooting event, IHMSA pistol silhouette, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Fee: $6/gun. Mike, MHKunkee@gmail.com or 540-7120.

Aug. 30

Shooting event, Fun Trap Shoot, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. John, 792-3242, or Dave, 483-4973 or dave.tunink@nebraska.gov.