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SUMMARY:Love Your Block Litter Walk
DESCRIPTION:Show a little love for the planet\, starting on your own block. Keep Omaha Beautiful\, invites you to celebrate SciFest\, Earth Day\, and Arbor Day with the Love Your Block Litter Walk. The Love Your Block Litter Walk is a way to slow down\, see your neighborhood with fresh eyes\, and enjoy the beauty and nature you find in the little things around your home.  This urban nature scavenger hunt & litter cleanup activity is fun for all ages. \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/love-your-block-litter-walk/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T100000
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SUMMARY:Investigate: Terrific Trees
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of Arbor Day\, the importance of trees in our ecosystem\, and common native trees. Then make a rubbing journal to explore trees in your neighborhood! \n  \n$8/member household; $10/non-member household
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/investigate-terrific-trees/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall\, 645 North 14th Street\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68588
CATEGORIES:Environment,Plants
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Learning Series: Vegetable Garden Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join the GROBigRed team for our virtual learning series on vegetable garden basics where we will cover two topics\, via Zoom. The next session is Saturday\, April 10\, starting at 10am CT. Come prepared to learn and to ask questions – our experts will be standing by to answer your burning vegetable garden questions. Sessions are free but you must register. \n  \nFull Schedule Below: \n10:00-11:00am: Container Vegetable Gardening\nPanelist: John Porter \n11:00am-12:00pm: Raised Beds\nPanelist: Elizabeth Exstrom
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/virtual-learning-series-vegetable-garden-basics/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Environment,Food & Drink,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165221
CREATED:20210308T201410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T172321Z
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SUMMARY:Composting 101
DESCRIPTION:Turn your trash into treasure! Divert your food and plant waste and build your soil to grow healthier plants. Join City Sprouts’ Laura Simpson and Addie Gengenbach to learn different methods of composting and find out which is best for you. \nFree. Registration required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/composting-101/
LOCATION:City Sprouts\, 4002 Seward Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165221
CREATED:20210315T175030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T175030Z
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SUMMARY:Science through Nature - The "ologies" series: Herbology
DESCRIPTION:This year\, students will learn about the “Ologies” or “the study of.’ Each session will focus on a different “Ology” and how it can be applied to the diverse ecosystem of plant and animal life within the Forest. This session you’ll learn about plants! What do plants need to survive? What’s the life cycle of a plant? You will investigate and get to answers to all of these important questions and more. \n  \nRegistration required\, $10 for members\, $15 non-member. Pricing is per student. \n**This event was previously known as Homeschool Science
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/science-through-nature-the-ologies-series-herbology/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest\, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005
CATEGORIES:Environment,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T180003Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Wednesdays: Insects
DESCRIPTION:Teach your children to love critters from an early age during Wildlife Wednesdays – a structured learning environment for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session includes a storytime\, take home craft\, and opportunity to meet a critter\, and other fun activities. \n  \nRegistration required. $5 per child for members\, $15 per child for non-members.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/wildlife-wednesdays-insects-2/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest\, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T143000
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UID:10000553-1618405200-1618410600@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Wildlife Wednesdays: Insects
DESCRIPTION:Teach your children to love critters from an early age during Wildlife Wednesdays – a structured learning environment for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session includes a storytime\, take home craft\, and opportunity to meet a critter\, and other fun activities. \n  \nRegistration required. $5 per child for members\, $15 per child for non-members.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/wildlife-wednesdays-insects/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest\, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T193000
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SUMMARY:Rainwater Harvesting 101
DESCRIPTION:How do you save and utilize the rainwater that falls onto your property? Join Keep Omaha Beautiful’s Hannah Rennard-Ganley and Omaha Storm Water’s Andy Szatko to learn about how to conserve water on your property by using techniques like rain barrels\, rain gardens\, and more! \nFree. Registration required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/rainwater-harvesting-101/
LOCATION:City Sprouts\, 4002 Seward Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Weather
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T160000
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CREATED:20210315T185806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T185806Z
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SUMMARY:Family Adventure Day at Camp Wa-Kon-Da
DESCRIPTION:Take aim and perfect your shot with a brief Archery 101 course\, then engage in a family-friendly competition! After the competition\, join a naturalist and explore the Forest on a guided snow hike at Camp Wa-Kon-Da\, during which you’ll learn the rich history of Fontenelle Forest and some basic hiking and survival tips. \n  \nRegistration required\, pricing varies.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/family-adventure-day-at-camp-wa-kon-da/
LOCATION:Camp Wa-Kon-Da\, 402 Forest Drive\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005
CATEGORIES:Environment,Fitness,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165221
CREATED:20210315T190724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T190724Z
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SUMMARY:VIP Earth Day Community Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Come out and celebrate Earth Day by beautifying Hummel Park. Help with mulching the hiking trails and playground\, painting picnic tables\, spreading gravel\, litter pickup\, and more. Bring your friends and family for a fun day of volunteering at the park and enjoy giving back to your community and the environment.  \n  \nPlease sign up at: parks.cityofomaaha.org/volunteer-opportuntites
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/vip-earth-day-community-clean-up/
LOCATION:Hummel Nature Center\, 3033 Hummel Park Road\, Omaha\, NE\, 68112
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165221
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SUMMARY:Bee Keeping 101
DESCRIPTION:Join City Sprouts’ Shannon Kyler and The Big Garden’s Kay Carlson to learn all about the life of a bee colony and the basics for getting started with beekeeping.  \nFree. Registration required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/bee-keeping-101/
LOCATION:City Sprouts\, 4002 Seward Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165221
CREATED:20210407T200802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T200802Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday with a Scientist: Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard of the Emerald Ash Borer? How about Zebra Mussels? Sometimes species end up where they don’t belong. This can cause devastating effects on a native community of plants and animals. Invasive species are a big problem in the natural world. \nAllison Zach is the Program Coordinator for the Nebraska Invasive Species Program (https://neinvasives.com/)\, which works to prevent the introduction\, promote early detection\, and reduce harm of invasive species. In this Virtual Sunday with a Scientist event\, she will help us learn to identify invasive species and figure out what you can do to prevent their spread. This interactive program will include crafts\, brainstorming\, and trivia. Specific species that will be discussed include Emerald Ash Borer\, Spotted Lanternfly\, and Zebra Mussels just to name a few. \nRegister here. \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Neinvasives\nTwitter: @Neinvasives
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sunday-with-a-scientist-invasive-species/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall\, 645 North 14th Street\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68588
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210426T193000
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CREATED:20210309T175425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T175425Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health 101
DESCRIPTION:Join The Big Garden’s Stephanie Finklea and City Sprouts’ Addie Gengenbach in this virtual workshop for an introduction on soil health. Healthy soil is your first line of defense against diseases that threaten crop growth. In this class\, you will learn how to assess the health of your soil and how to maintain healthy soil.  \nFree. Registration required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/soil-health-101/
LOCATION:City Sprouts\, 4002 Seward Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165221
CREATED:20210315T180318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T180318Z
UID:10000556-1619517600-1619521200@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Understanding Nature: Hummingbirds - Nature's Feathered Jewels
DESCRIPTION:Tiny\, but beautiful\, hummingbirds are a treat to see. Learn all about the hummingbirds that you can see in Nebraska\, and marvel at some of the exotic species that live in other parts of the world. \n  \nRegistration required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/understanding-nature-hummingbirds-natures-feathered-jewels/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165221
CREATED:20210309T175856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T175856Z
UID:10000465-1619632800-1619638200@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Preparing a New Garden Site
DESCRIPTION:So\, you’ve decided to join the growing craze and start a garden! Join City Sprouts’ Aaron French and The Big Garden’s Kay Carlson to learn the ins and outs of taking your grass lawn to a productive and invigorating garden space. We’ll go over how to select a good site for your garden\, various environmental concerns\, and how to best prepare your soil to welcome fruits\, vegetables\, and beautiful flowers!  \nFree. Registration required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/preparing-a-new-garden-site/
LOCATION:City Sprouts\, 4002 Seward Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Food & Drink,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165221
CREATED:20210426T194918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T194918Z
UID:10000426-1619636400-1619643600@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Bill Nye
DESCRIPTION:Bill Nye—scientist\, engineer\, comedian\, author and inventor—is a man with a mission: to help foster a scientifically literate society and to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Best known as Bill Nye the Science Guy\, Bill’s wit and enthusiasm garnered 18 Emmy awards. Bill is also an author and frequent speaker on topics of global importance including climate change\, evolution\, population\, space exploration\, and STEM education. He is a steadfast champion of the unwavering value of critical thinking\, science\, and reason. In this conversation with UNL hosts\, Bill will address issues of sustainability\, climate change\, and how we can all be better stewards of this planet we call home. Through all of his work\, Bill hopes to inspire people everywhere to change the world. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/a-conversation-with-bill-nye/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Environment,Science (general)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210430
DTSTAMP:20260407T165221
CREATED:20210309T182809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T182809Z
UID:10000468-1619654400-1619740799@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Into the Woods: City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Using a series of short videos\, learn how everyone in your family – no matter their ages – can explore nature together and become part of the City Nature Challenge. This program was planned in collaboration with City of Omaha Parks and Recreation.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/into-the-woods-city-nature-challenge/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Environment,Plants
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