Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Nebraska

Summer Paddling Series - Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Tue, Jun 24 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Louisville State Recreation Area 10 Main St, Louisville, NE 68037

Julia Plugge 402-471-6009 Julia.Plugge@nebraska.gov

This starter experience for women is a great way to try this fun and easy sport. Learn the basic paddling techniques and safety skills you need to paddleboard.

All equipment will be provided participants, but you may bring their own kayak &/or life jackets, too.

Registration Closed

Summer Shooting Series - Shotgun

Wed, Jul 9 2025 7:00 PM - Wed, Jul 23 2025 8:00 PM

Platte River State Park 14421 346th St., Louisville, NE 68037

Julia Plugge 402-471-6009 julia.plugge@nebraska.gov

Shotgun shooting workshop series for women, taught by women on July 9, 16, and 23 at Platte River State Park. This class will lead you through the basics of shotgun safety, handling and technique by shooting clay targets. At the conclusion of the three part workshop, women will be able to identify parts of their shotgun, how to properly clean it and how to efficiently break a clay target. Each week participants will improve their skills.

Firearms and safety items will be provided.

Bullfroggin

Mon, Aug 18 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Louisville State Recreation Area 10 Main St, Louisville, NE 68037

Julia Plugge 4024716009 Julia.Plugge@nebraska.gov

Join us for an exciting, hands-on adventure in bullfroggin! Learn about bullfrogs, their habitats, and how to catch them safely and responsibly. From a kayak or the pond bank, you’ll “frog” alongside experts, picking up tips on timing, techniques, regulations, and handling. Perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts—come leap into the fun!

Becoming an Outdoors Woman Main

Fri, Oct 3 2025 10:00 AM - Sun, Oct 5 2025 12:00 PM

Fort Robinson State Park Soldier Creek Rd & US Hwy 20, Crawford, NE 69339

Julia Plugge 402-471-6009 Julia.Plugge@nebraska.gov

Nebraska Becoming an Outdoors (BOW) BOW Weekend Workshop, a program through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is cornerstone event, held annually on the first weekend in October. This three-day workshop includes sessions taught by expert instructors in a supportive environment conducive to learning, making friends and having fun! Participants complete four sessions of their choosing.

Registration will open on April 1 for first time participants, and any repeat participants who bring a new participants. The repeat participant must register on the same day as their invited new participant, and list each other as roommates. Failure to register to follow this guideline will result in automatically deleting past participants.

Repeat participants without a first-time participant guest may beginning registering on May 23, 2025.