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SUMMARY:Walk to the Moon Challenge
DESCRIPTION:NE SciFest is challenging everyone in Nebraska to show their love of science by participating in a 30-day exercise challenge that will collectively take us to the moon. The challenge will start April 1\, and end on April 30. Any type of exercise will count (miles\, minutes or steps) and ALL exercise will be converted into steps for the challenge. The challenge is going to take all our effort as it will require us to cover 238\,855 miles or 477\,710\,000* steps. \nCollectively\, Nebraska\, we can do it! \n*Based on the average of 2\,000 steps per mile. \nHow to submit your steps: \nSteps for App:\n\n\nDownload the Challenge Runner App\nRegister (if you haven’t already)\nScan the QR Code to enroll in our challenge\nStart tracking\n\n \n\n  \n\nSteps for browser (if you don’t want to do the app and track via your smart watch).\n\nGo to the link below on April 1: https://www.challengerunner.com/enroll/9556ay-4gmm \nRegister.\nUpload your steps weekly or daily in the browser.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/walk-to-the-moon-challenge/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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SUMMARY:NE SciFest Essay Contest
DESCRIPTION:The NE SciFest Essay Contest is back again. This year we want you to write an essay answering the question below and be entered to win a NE SciFest swag package. \nThis year’s SciFest essay question: In honor of our keynote speaker – and her high school science teacher and mentor\, Mr. Carlock\, who encouraged her interest in science – tell us about an important science mentor in your life. \n  \nContest is open to all Nebraskans 19 years and younger. Essays must be emailed to nescifest@gmail.com by April 30\, 2024.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ne-scifest-essay-contest/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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SUMMARY:NE SciFest Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:Back for a fourth year is the NE SciFest Art Contest. \nUsing our keynote speakers’ background in animal behavior as inspiration\, create artwork that reflects your favorite animal. \nThree winners will receive a swag bag of NE SciFest goodies. \nAll entries must meet the following requirements: \n\nAll entrants must live in the state of Nebraska\nEach participant may only submit one image. However\, a teacher/coach/parent may submit multiple images\nMust be able to email a clear\, well photographed image of creation to NE SciFest
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ne-scifest-art-contest-2/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
DESCRIPTION:On display for the first time in the United States\, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs\, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. Marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures made from more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles\, while discovering prehistoric plants in the garden’s collection. This dino-mite brick sculpture exhibit is included with garden admission and is FREE for garden members. \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/bricklive-brickosaurs/2024-04-05/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy\, crawly\, dirty\, muddy\, green\, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott\, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy\, fun activities that fit the theme of the story to exercise your brain and body. Included with paid admission or with garden membership.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-dig-in/2024-04-05/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Boys Town Hall of History and learn about various science topics with weekly activities. Each week\, the Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Stop by each week to check out the rotating activities! \nWeekly Features: \n\nApril 1 – 7: Comic Book Station\n\n\n\n\nMake your own comic book and take photo with our 6 ft 2 in Captain Marvel.\n\n\n\n\nApril 8 – 14: Magnifying\n\n\n\n\nLearn about and explore with different magnifying glasses and microscopes.\n\n\n\n\nApril 15 – 21: Windmills\n\n\n\n\nLearn about our windmill and make your own windmill.\n\n\n\n\nApril 22 – 30: Blueprints\n\n\n\n\nLearn about blueprints\, make your own blueprint and do Lego construction.\n\n\n\nBusiness Hours: \nMonday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nSundays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/boys-town-hall-of-history-hands-on-weekly-activities/2024-04-05/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Wellness Workshop: The Science of Meditation for Healing the Mind and Body
DESCRIPTION:Please join Engage Wellness for a community presentation on the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. \nThis completely free workshop\, open to the public\, will focus on how to integrate mindfulness and meditation into daily life. Our presenter will share how meditation is an extremely powerful tool for healing the body and mind — accessible to you at any time\, any place. Participants will learn relaxation exercises during the workshop. \nPresented by: Sarah Fischer\, PhD\, Psychology\, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry \nEngage Wellness is located on the first floor of the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging on UNMC’s campus. This event will be hosted in the Group Movement Room. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/wellness-workshop-the-science-of-meditation-for-healing-the-mind-and-body/
LOCATION:UNMC’s Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center\, 730 South 38th Avenue\, Omaha\, NE\, 68105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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SUMMARY:Fred G. Dale Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:Doors open 20 minutes prior to the start of a show. Planetarium shows generally include a tour of the current night sky\, a view of the constellations\, and a full-dome video. All shows last about 45 minutes. \nApril Shows: \nFriday\, April 5 – Eclipse Weekend!\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon\n8 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024 \nSaturday\, April 6 – Eclipse Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024\n2 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon \nSunday\, April 7 – Eclipse Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon\n2 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024 \nFriday\, April 12\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Tales of the Mayan Skies \nSaturday\, April 13\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – The Sky We Don’t See \nFriday\, April 19\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – STARS \nSaturday\, April 20\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Astronaut \nFriday\, April 26 – Spring Season Final Weekend!\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Cosmic Colors \nSaturday\, April 27 – Spring Season Final Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Oasis in Space
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/2408/2024-04-05/
LOCATION:Fred G. Dale Planetarium\, Gulliver Dr.\, Wayne\, NE\, 68787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:Fred. G. Dale Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:Doors open 20 minutes prior to the start of a show. Planetarium shows generally include a tour of the current night sky\, a view of the constellations\, and a full-dome video. All shows last about 45 minutes. \nApril Shows: \nFriday\, April 5 – Eclipse Weekend!\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon\n8 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024 \nSaturday\, April 6 – Eclipse Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024\n2 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon \nSunday\, April 7 – Eclipse Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon\n2 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024 \nFriday\, April 12\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Tales of the Mayan Skies \nSaturday\, April 13\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – The Sky We Don’t See \nFriday\, April 19\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – STARS \nSaturday\, April 20\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Astronaut \nFriday\, April 26 – Spring Season Final Weekend!\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Cosmic Colors \nSaturday\, April 27 – Spring Season Final Weekend!\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Oasis in Space
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/fred-g-dale-planetarium-2/
LOCATION:Fred G. Dale Planetarium\, Gulliver Dr.\, Wayne\, NE\, 68787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:Open House at the UNL Student Observatory
DESCRIPTION:See the stars\, planets\, and moon from UNL’s campus! Please note\, the event might be canceled due to clouds and weather. Decision to cancel will be posted on the calendar by 3pm on Friday. Events will occur twice a month on Friday evenings. Lets hope for good weather! \nDirections: Take the elevator or stairs to the top floor. Observatory is the large dome and shed at the south-west corner of the parking garage.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/open-house-at-the-unl-student-observatory/
LOCATION:UNL Student Observatory\, 625 Stadium Dr.\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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