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  • Painting of a crane with elaborate, colorful wings. The bird's body is sketched in white with a red crown, set against a soft, neutral background.

    Wings Over the Platte

    Wings Over the Platte
    Stuhr Museum 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island, NE

    Flowing across the heart of the Great Plains, the Platte River has long been a source of life, movement, and inspiration. Wings Over the Platte celebrates the landscapes, waterways, and wildlife that define this region through the vision of artists connected to the Platte River Valley. From sweeping prairie horizons and ever-changing skies to intimate studies of […]

    Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members
  • Logo of Omaha Public Library on a light, textured background. A blue circle made of book-shaped rectangles is next to the library's name in bold black text.

    Shells to Shuttles

    Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, United States

    Explore biomimicry and learn how humans take design inspiration from nature. With assistance from our partners from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, use learned strategies to design space capsules and safely land an "astronaut." Teams will get hands-on with engineering challenges and meet a live animal ambassador to see nature’s tricks up close! This is a free […]

  • Man in overalls empties a net of fish into a white bucket at a fish hatchery, surrounded by teal tanks. Another person stands on a fish transport truck.

    North Platte Hatchery

    North Platte Hatchery
    The North Platte Fish Hatchery 444 E State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE, United States

    The North Platte Hatchery is open to the public and tours may be scheduled during normal working hours. Hatchery information is on display at the hatch house. The North Platte Fish Hatchery opened in 1943. The facility utilizes the adjacent Nebraska Public Power District irrigation canal to feed 43 earthen ponds, water that ultimately is […]

  • Painting of a crane with elaborate, colorful wings. The bird's body is sketched in white with a red crown, set against a soft, neutral background.

    Wings Over the Platte

    Wings Over the Platte
    Stuhr Museum 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island, NE

    Flowing across the heart of the Great Plains, the Platte River has long been a source of life, movement, and inspiration. Wings Over the Platte celebrates the landscapes, waterways, and wildlife that define this region through the vision of artists connected to the Platte River Valley. From sweeping prairie horizons and ever-changing skies to intimate studies of […]

    Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members
  • Shelves of vibrant microgreens in a well-lit indoor farm. Trays filled with lush, green plants convey a sense of growth and sustainability.

    Barn Girls NE SciFest Day

    Barn Girls Farms 5306 73rd Street, Ralston, NE, United States

    Step inside a thriving urban farm and explore the fascinating world of microgreens, sustainable agriculture, and innovative growing techniques at this exciting Nebraska Science Festival event at Barn Girls Farms! During this open house, participants will learn how tiny seeds transform into nutrient-packed microgreens, learn about urban farming, and see firsthand how fresh food can […]

  • Painting of a crane with elaborate, colorful wings. The bird's body is sketched in white with a red crown, set against a soft, neutral background.

    Wings Over the Platte

    Wings Over the Platte
    Stuhr Museum 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island, NE

    Flowing across the heart of the Great Plains, the Platte River has long been a source of life, movement, and inspiration. Wings Over the Platte celebrates the landscapes, waterways, and wildlife that define this region through the vision of artists connected to the Platte River Valley. From sweeping prairie horizons and ever-changing skies to intimate studies of […]

    Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members
  • Children with nets explore a sunlit forest, symbolizing curiosity and discovery. Text reads "Fontenelle Forest: Little Learners, Seasonal Science."

    Little Learners: Seasonal Science

    Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, United States

    Join Fontenelle Forest for their new program learning what happens in the forest as the seasons change – Little Learners: Seasonal Science! You'll discuss what animals do as the seasons change, and explore science stations focused on winter, spring, or fall. Plus, you'll go on a hike looking for snowflakes, spring shoots, or falling leaves, […]

    $10 – $25
  • Illustration of a native woman holding a globe, dividing dark pollution imagery on left and bright nature symbols, peace sign on right, suggesting contrast and hope.

    Return of the THUNDERBIRDS

    Indian Center 1100 Military Road, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Come out to the Indian Center, Inc. in Lincoln for this cross-cultural community event celebrating the return of rain, thunder, spring, and bird migration on Saturday, April 11. This family-fun "something for everyone" event celebrates the time of year many Native peoples give thanks to the Thunder beings for providing rebirth with rain & thunder. […]

  • A small bird with a dark eye and olive-green feathers perches on a thin, yellowish branch against a soft blue background. The scene is calm and natural.

    Wetlands Bird Walk

    Fontenelle Forest Wetlands 103 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue, NE, United States

    Grab your binoculars and join Fontenelle Forest for a Naturalist guided hike through the Wetlands in search of Pileated Woodpeckers and migratory birds making their way through the Forest in the early spring! Waterfowl move through the Forest early in the year, and other small songbirds start to appear as plants start to grow and […]

    $10 – $25
  • Painting of a crane with elaborate, colorful wings. The bird's body is sketched in white with a red crown, set against a soft, neutral background.

    Wings Over the Platte

    Wings Over the Platte
    Stuhr Museum 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island, NE

    Flowing across the heart of the Great Plains, the Platte River has long been a source of life, movement, and inspiration. Wings Over the Platte celebrates the landscapes, waterways, and wildlife that define this region through the vision of artists connected to the Platte River Valley. From sweeping prairie horizons and ever-changing skies to intimate studies of […]

    Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members
  • Illustration of science tools on a green background featuring a rocket, microscope, atom, gears, and beaker with "Science Sunday" text in bold white.

    Science Sunday

    Science Sunday
    Omaha RiverFront 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront by the slides.  This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, astronomy, chemistry, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). Science Sunday Activities: April 12 - Pi Bracelet Making  April 19 […]

    Free
  • Man in overalls empties a net of fish into a white bucket at a fish hatchery, surrounded by teal tanks. Another person stands on a fish transport truck.

    North Platte Hatchery

    North Platte Hatchery
    The North Platte Fish Hatchery 444 E State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE, United States

    The North Platte Hatchery is open to the public and tours may be scheduled during normal working hours. Hatchery information is on display at the hatch house. The North Platte Fish Hatchery opened in 1943. The facility utilizes the adjacent Nebraska Public Power District irrigation canal to feed 43 earthen ponds, water that ultimately is […]