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SUMMARY:Sandhill Cranes Morning Blind Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Dusty Trails for their viewing blind\, located on the beautiful North Platte River. It is the perfect place from which to witness the Sandhill Cranes as they roost in the shallow waters of the river in the early morning hours\, awaiting the arrival of the sun. \nPick up location is the North Platte Visitor Center\, 101 Halligan Drive. Tour lasts about three hours and thirty minutes. \nThe bus ride to the viewing blind is approximately 15-20 minutes. \nThere is approximately a 200-yard walk into and out of the viewing blind on natural\, gently rolling terrain. Please wear appropriate shoes for walking on a grass/dirt path that can sometimes be damp. \nA port-a-potty is available at the viewing blind. \nThe following rules must be followed in order to ensure the birds are not disturbed: \n\nNO flash photography allowed\nCamera’s must be silenced\nCellphones must be silenced\nDigital screens must be dimmed or covered\nConversation in the blind must be minimal\nNecessary conversation must be in whispers\nMovement must be kept slow and kept to a minimum\n\n YksiyrBY t YIz  BnTjrH
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sandhill-cranes-morning-blind-tour/
LOCATION:Dusty Trails\, 101 Halligan Dr.\, North Platte\, NE\, 69101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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SUMMARY:Valentine Fish Hatchery Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact 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. \nGovernment Canyon\, located on the north end of the property\, offers a variety of opportunities for hikers\, bikers\, bird watchers and wildlife photographers.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/valentine-fish-hatchery-tours/2023-04-01/
LOCATION:Valentine Fish Hatchery\, 90164 Hatchery Road\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T170000
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SUMMARY:Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  SUEgyF  aTOhgwr LtZ EBWmRU
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/washed-ashore-art-to-save-the-sea/2023-04-01/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: "Living Things Need Water"
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-living-things-need-water/2023-04-01/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
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SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the unique experience of viewing the many dances of the Sandhill Cranes during the daylight hours. \nThis tour\, by Dusty Trails\, provides numerous photo opportunities (bring your long lens)\, including action shots\, as you travel to the various feeding grounds throughout the Platte River Valley on a school bus\, which acts as a mobile blind and allows for exceptional viewing capabilities. During the tour we will be sharing educational information and pictures to help bird watchers learn more about the Sandhill Cranes and begin to identify their different dances. Information about local farming and ranching practices as well as Bailey Yard\, the largest railroad reclassification yard in the world\, will also be shared during this tour. \nPick up location is North Platte Visitor Center\, 101 Halligan Drive. Tour last about 2 hours and 45 minutes. \ntxmUvd oD  GKR jFoKAZ UNn
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sandhill-crane-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Dusty Trails\, 101 Halligan Dr.\, North Platte\, NE\, 69101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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SUMMARY:Writing Hike For Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Explore the sights and sounds of Fontenelle Forest with a journal and notebook! This naturalist-guided hike is designed to help forest-goers of all ages write about – and even sketch! – your experiences in the Forest. Whether you’re a poet or a scientist\, this is a great chance to develop your field journaling skills and celebrate the Forest in a supportive writing community. \nParticipants will meet in the Great Hall of the Nature Center. The hike will stick primarily to the Riverview Boardwalk. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the program will be canceled. \nRgTx rTP eacqLcw
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/writing-hike-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest\, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
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SUMMARY:Sandhill Cranes Evening Blind Tour
DESCRIPTION:The sight and sound of the vast number of birds provides a thrill for the senses as you eagerly anticipate the landing of the first birds. Join Dusty Trails for a viewing blind\, located on the beautiful North Platte River\, is the perfect place from which to witness the majestic Sandhill Cranes as they come off of the feeding grounds and prepare to roost for the evening in the shallow waters of the river. Thousands of birds circle overhead for more than an hour each evening to maintain their strength and stamina for the journey ahead as they wait for the sun to set\, allowing them to land in the darkness and safety of the night. \nPick up location is the North Platte Visitor Center\, 101 Halligan Drive. Event lasts approximately two and half hours. The bus ride to the viewing blind is approximately 15-20 minutes. \nThere is approximately a 200-yard walk into and out of the viewing blind on natural\, gently rolling terrain. Please wear appropriate shoes for walking on a grass/dirt path that can sometimes be damp. \nA port-a-potty is available at the viewing blind. \nThe following rules must be followed in order to ensure the birds are not disturbed: \n\nNO flash photography allowed\nCamera’s must be silenced\nCellphones must be silenced\nDigital screens must be dimmed or covered\nConversation in the blind must be minimal\nNecessary conversation must be in whispers\nMovement must be kept slow and kept to a minimum
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sandhill-cranes-evening-blind-tour/
LOCATION:Dusty Trails\, 101 Halligan Dr.\, North Platte\, NE\, 69101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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SUMMARY:Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/washed-ashore-art-to-save-the-sea/2023-04-02/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: "Living Things Need Water"
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-living-things-need-water/2023-04-02/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
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