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SUMMARY:NE SciFest Ice Cream
DESCRIPTION:Available all April long\, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: GALACTIC PEANUT BUTTER BLITZ . \nGalactic Peanut Butter Bliss: Chocolate Ice Cream\, Reese’s Cups\, Cookie Dough and Reese’s Pieces. \nFor the entire month of April\, every Galactic Peanut Butter Blitz Pint sold\, $1 will be donated to NE SciFest.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ne-scifest-ice-cream/
LOCATION:eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato\, 5001 Underwood Ave\, Omaha\, NE\, 68132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Free Day Friday at Engage Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Want to see what Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center is all about? Not yet a member? Join us every first Friday of the month and explore our easy to use equipment\, try out a round of pickleball\, and discover the community that makes Engage Wellness different.\n\nAdults 19+ can participate in this FREE event. All levels of fitness are welcome. A guest waiver is required upon arrival.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/free-day-friday-at-engage-wellness/
LOCATION:UNMC’s Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center\, 730 South 38th Avenue\, Omaha\, NE\, 68105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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SUMMARY:Our Wildflowers by Betni Kalk
DESCRIPTION:“Our Wildflowers” is a collection of paintings by Betni Kalk that are inspired by wildflowers from Nebraska and beyond. The exhibit\, at Lauritzen Gardens\, features vibrant depictions of the insects that rely on these flowers\, tranquil tree groupings framed by sunlight\, and dramatic cloudscapes that hover over the Nebraska landscape. Each piece invites viewers to connect with the beauty of nature and the delicate ecosystems that surround us. \nARTIST BIO\nBethany “Betni” Kalk is an artist\, designer\, muralist\, advocate of community art and professor of art and design. She was born in Canada and at age three her missionary parents moved the family to Papua New Guinea (PNG) where they lived for 10 years. She lived in the States for high school\, college and graduate school where she studied graphic design\, painting\, and drawing. When not teaching\, she explores the natural landscapes of other countries\, and visits different regions of the U.S. to and from artist residencies. \nShe has exhibited in numerous locations including Lexington\, Milwaukee\, Minneapolis\, New York\, Omaha and San Francisco. She has received numerous grants and residencies around the U.S. including Sitka Center\, San Juan National Forest\, the Anderson Center and the Pine Needles Program through the Science Museum of Minnesota. \nShe currently lives in Omaha\, NE with her partner and two children where she teaches graphic design at Creighton University in the Computer Science\, Design and Journalism Dept.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/our-wildflowers-by-betni-kalk/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Plants
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SUMMARY:Mobility & Cognition Screening
DESCRIPTION:Engage Wellness is offering free mobility and cognition screenings to the public (adults 60 & older) on April 4 from 11am to 1pm. \nThe screening will take approximately 30min. \nNo sign up required\, just stop by the wellness center.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/mobility-cognition-screening/
LOCATION:UNMC’s Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center\, 730 South 38th Avenue\, Omaha\, NE\, 68105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Medicine
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SUMMARY:Sharp-tailed grouse viewing at Niobrara State Park
DESCRIPTION:Experience the natural wonder of the sharp-tailed grouse mating dance from a grouse viewing blind at Niobrara State Park! This sunrise ritual is an ancient and glorious display from one of Nebraska’s most famous grassland birds. \nReservations\nReserve the viewing blind (free of charge) any time between March 7 and April 20. The large blind holds up to 8 guests. A small popup blind that can hold up to two people will also be available to reserve for photographers with larger equipment. Both blinds are first come\, first serve by reservation only. Book your spots by calling the park office at 402-857-3373. \nA 2025 state park vehicle permit is required for park entry.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sharp-tailed-grouse-viewing-at-niobrara-state-park/
LOCATION:Niobrara State Park\, 89261 522 Ave\, Niobrara\, NE\, 68760-6087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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SUMMARY:Night Skies at Lauritzen Gardens
DESCRIPTION:As the seasons shift\, so does the sky. Join the Omaha Astronomical Society for a magical evening of stargazing at Lauritzen Gardens. Enjoy a tram ride to the rose garden\, where you’ll view the gorgeous night sky through powerful telescopes. Observe distant deep-sky objects\, planets\, and the moon in the serene garden setting. \nThese outdoor experiences require specific conditions for optimum viewing. In the event of inclement weather or unsuitable conditions for night sky viewing\, the session may be rescheduled. \nPre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the session.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/night-skies-at-lauritzen-gardens/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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