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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. \nu  u  c  qaYPBsDwyU
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LOCATION:eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato\, 5001 Underwood Ave\, Omaha\, NE\, 68132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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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/2025-04-19/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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SUMMARY:Seeds & Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, educational\, and hands-on activity for the whole family? Bring your loved ones closer to nature with Crete Public Library‘s Seeds & Sprouts program! Whether you’re seasoned gardeners or total beginners\, there’s something for everyone. \nEcNIt qW  AqT xrqWN Rylvsn
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LOCATION:Crete Public Library\, 1515 Forest Ave\, Crete\, NE\, 68333\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Plants
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Foraging with the Moon Cycle - Featuring Bluebird Cultural Initiative
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, learn about the intimate relationship between Indigenous practices of plant foraging and the cycles of the moon. Sicangu Lakota artist and educator Steve Tamayo will share insight on the many plant medicines Indigenous communities have relied on for generations\, how these relationships with plant relatives were impacted by colonization\, and how they remain vital still today. \n\nSteve Tamayo is the founder of the nonprofit Bluebird Cultural Initiative. The organization’s mission is to provide meaningful programming to the community that enriches their understanding of the history and cultural traditions of Native American peoples of the Great Plains.  \n  \nThis event is included with any daily admission ticket or with a membership at Kiewit Luminarium.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/indigenous-foraging-with-the-moon-cycle-featuring-bluebird-cultural-initiative/
LOCATION:Kiewit Luminarium\, 345 Riverfront Drive\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine,Plants
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SUMMARY:Earth Day in the Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:Come join Mulhall’s in the Greenhouse to kick off the season and celebrate the planet with live music from local singer-songwriter Andre Vander Velde! \nLearn more about the vital research and conservation efforts dedicated to preserving the extraordinary biological diversity of the Great Plains\, presented by Lauritzen Gardens. \nWhile you’re here\, bring your garden tools\, mower blades\, scissors\, and even kitchen cutlery! Foster’s Sharpening Service will hone your blades\, preparing them for another season of use. \nEnjoy delicious lunch options from Kitchen Table\, cold-pressed juice from The Grove Juicery\, and take a moment to relax and recharge. Find your favorite new threads from Great Plains Vintage. \nStop by to chat with some amazing community partners\, including The Nature Conservancy\, Hillside Solutions\, Heron Haven\, Keep Omaha Beautiful\, Whispering Roots\, and Omaha Parks Foundation. \nSpend the afternoon in the Greenhouse\, connect with wonderful community partners\, and see how fun it can be to care for our Earth. Let’s make a positive impact together! \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/earth-day-in-the-greenhouse/
LOCATION:Mulhalls\, 3615 N 120th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television\, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong\, but the consequences are more real than you think. \nThis is a free event for teens aged 13-19. \n  \nhYkA
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/skeletons-on-the-screen-dr-katie-east-2/
LOCATION:Milton R. Abrahams Branch\, 5111 N. 90th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine,Science (general)
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