Nebraska Science Festival

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
2023-04-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-10 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
Giant sculptures of sea life, made from marine debris collected on Oregon’s beaches, graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways. The epic exhibit, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, at Lauritzen Gardens includes a titanic triggerfish, a pair of grand penguins, and an 11-foot-long shark named Chompers! More than a set of eye-catching sculptures, these thought-provoking pieces are designed to inspire conversations about conservation and generate positive changes and behaviors towards the environment.

StoryWalk®: "Living Things Need Water"
2023-04-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-10 09:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
Take a stroll through the arboretum at Lauritzen Gardens and learn how water is important to living things- animals, people, and plants. Following along with the story “Living Things Need Water” by Karen Aleo, 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 membership.

Valentine Fish Hatchery Tours
2023-04-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Valentine Fish Hatchery, 90164 Hatchery Road, Valentine, NE, 69201, United States
Located in a pine-covered valley one mile east and one mile north of Valentine, the Valentine Fish Hatchery is one of five hatcheries in Nebraska. Spread over 700 acres, the hatchery handles millions of fish eggs annually (60 million walleye eggs, for example). Last year, lakes in Cherry County alone were stocked with some 675,000 fish. Visitors are welcome during normal working hours. The hatchery also houses largemouth bass and bluegill year round. These species are allowed to spawn naturally in the hatchery ponds, and fingerlings are collected for distribution in the fall.
Contact the hatchery in advance – 402-376-2244 – to schedule a tour of the facilities. The hatchery is open to the public during normal working hours.
Government Canyon, located on the north end of the property, offers a variety of opportunities for hikers, bikers, bird watchers and wildlife photographers.

Day Camp – Across the Desert
2023-04-07 08:00 - 16:30 | Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P Street, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Join the Lincoln Children’s Museum on April 7 for a school-out CAMP PLAY! day: “Across the Desert.”
We’re headed to the desert for this day camp! We’ll take a look at the desert’s climate along with desert animals and their habitats, plus explore a variety of nature topics through hands-on activities and experiments.
Themed activities and play time will include exhibit floor time where public visitors may be present.
Schedule:
Check-In: 8:00am – 8:30am
Check-Out: 4:00pm-4:30pm
Day Camp Pricing: Member $48/ Non-Member $63
Registration required.

INVESTIGATE
2023-04-08 10:00 - 13:00 | University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall, 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588
Join Morrill Hall on Saturday, April 8 for their Investigate program. The April 8 Investigate event will feature hands-on activities exploring the many green energy options we use!

Pop In Storytime
2023-04-08 10:30 - 11:00 | University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall, 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588
Join Lincoln City Libraries and Morrill Hall to learn more about green energy through stories, songs, and movement at the April 8 Pop In Storytime event.

Science Saturday
2023-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Omaha RiverFront, 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Saturday as part of The RiverFront’s Eggcellent Adventure from 2-4pm on April 8. Stop by the NE SciFest booth by the back side of the amphitheater for this free family friendly time that will feature a STEAM scavenger hunt. Turn your completed scavenger hunt in by 4pm to win a prize (while supplies last).

Seniors Understanding Nature 2023
2023-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Join Fontenelle Forest for their Seniors Understanding Nature (SUN) lecture series at the Nature Center on April 11. The April 11 lecture will cover Butterfly Observation Over the Years.
Joanne Langabee and Holly Hofreiter have been doing research for Lauritzen Gardens and Fontenelle Forest for several years. They will talk about their experiences, common butterflies of our area and how to ID them by behavior and markings. They’ll also share research data which shows the fluctuation of butterfly populations, and they will discuss what can contribute to these changes. You’ll also learn how you can help to increase butterfly numbers in your yard.
Snacks and coffee are available before the presentation. This program is for adults ages 55 and up who enjoy learning about the natural world.
This event is free for members or with daily admission.

Nerd Nite
2023-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Saro Cider Lounge, 1012 S 10th St., Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Nerd Nite Omaha is a monthly-ish informal gathering at which nerds get together for nerdery of all sorts (well, mostly presentations and drinking). Nerds and non-nerds alike, join us on April 11 at 6pm at Saro Cider Lounge to meet, drink, and learn something new.
One of April’s presenters includes Jesse Bell, Ph.D., Director, Claire M. Hubbard Professor of Water, Climate, and Health Program in the College of Public Health at UNMC.
Entry to Nerd Nite Omaha is free and open to all.
