NGPC September Outdoor Calendar

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NGPC news release, 8/28/08:

LINCOLN, Neb. – There are a number of outdoor events and activities scheduled across Nebraska this fall. Here are some you and your family may want to attend or participate in during September.

Nebraska 2008 park entry permits are required at all state parks, state historical parks and state recreation areas. For more information about individual events, call the telephone number listed with the event. Information can also be found on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Web site at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Homepage.

Sept.1 – Fort Kearny State Historical Park – Labor Day Weekend, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Cannon firing at 2 p.m. Soldiers camp and living history, wood carving, knife making, pine needle basket weaving displays and demonstrations. (308) 865-5303.

Sept. 4-7 -- Ponca State Park -- Missouri River History Conference – Steamers, Sandbars, Snags Relections of the Steamboat Era on the Missouri, 2:30-8 p.m., speakers on historical topics. Entire conference including meals $80; one-day registration $50; half-day session $25. (402) 755-2284.

Sept. 6-7 – Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – living history demonstrations, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., (402) 468-5611.

Sept. 6 – Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium – bird banding, 9 a.m.-noon, Ruth Green will capture birds in mist net at Schramm Park and release them. (402) 332-3901.

Sept. 6 – Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium – family camping, 1-3 p.m., instruction covering where, when and what it takes to camp with your family. Hands-on activities available. (402) 332-3901.

Sept. 6 – Ponca State Park – archery sight-in day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., more than 20 3- D targets, areas with tree stands, blinds. (402) 755-2284.

Sept. 13 – Eugene T. Mahoney State Park – Moonshell Storytelling Festival, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., storytelling for families and adults. Free with admission to park. Located at the open air pavilion and the lower level of Peter Kiewitt Lodge. (402) 944-2523, ext. 7340.

Sept. 15 – Statewide --- youth archery deer season opens, 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. A young archery hunter may take one deer of either sex and one whitetail antlerless deer. Permit required. (402) 471-5432.

Sept. 15 – Season Choice Areas – Season choice archery deer season opens in areas specified on permit, 30 minute before sunrise. Permit required. (402) 471-5432.

Sept. 15 -- Statewide archery deer season opens 30 minutes before sunrise. Permit required. (402) 471-5432.

Sept. 15 -- Gifford WMA – archery deer season opens 30 minutes before sunrise. Permit required. (402) 471-5432.

Sept. 15 – Landowner archery deer season opens, 30 minutes before sunrise, landowners must on their own land. Permit required.(402) 471-5432.

Sept. 20-21 – Ponca State Park – Missouri River Outdoor Expo, all day, hands-on opportunities for guests on many outdoor activities, demonstrations, exhibits. (402) 755-2284.

Sept. 20-21 – Arbor Lodge and Nebraska City Apple Jack Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Apple harvest celebration. Many activities, food, displays, parade, demonstrations. Tour Arbor Lodge Mansion, adults $3, kids 3-13 $1. (402) 873-7222.

Sept. 20 – North Sioux Antelope Muzzleloader Season opens, 30 minutes before sunrise. Permit required. (402) 471-5432.

Sept. 23 – Holmes Park Lake, Lincoln – free family fishing night, 6-8 p.m. Rods, bait, tackle available for use. Those 16 years and older must have current Nebraska fishing permit.

Sept. 27 – Bull elk hunting opens in all elk units except Boyd Unit. Permit required. (402) 471-5432.

Sept. 28 – Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, Nebraska City – living history event covering four Sundays, this week’s topic is the beauty of nature. Tour Arbor Lodge Mansion, adults $3, kids 3-13 $1. Many activities including displays, demonstrations, hay rack rides, carriage rides, cider pressing. (402) 873-7222.

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