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SUMMARY:Seniors Understanding Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join Fontenelle Forest for their Seniors Understanding Nature (SUN) lecture series at the Nature Center! Each lecture will cover a different topic. April’s topic: Earths Unsung Heroes: Fungi! \nFungi are often considered the original internet and nature’s recyclers. They can provide food and medicine to humans and also clean up ecosystems. How do fungi work to accomplish these tasks? Miles Adams\, CCO of Myco Industries Group\, will explain how fungi function and provide more fun facts. \nSnacks and coffee are available before the presentation. This program is for adults ages 55 and up who enjoy learning about the natural world.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/seniors-understanding-nature/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest\, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Food & Drink,Plants,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Science Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront.  This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature\, animals\, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). \nScience Sunday Activities: \n\nApril 7 – Milk the cow & homemade butter \n\n\nApril 14 – Bouncy Balls \n\n\nApril 21 – Seed Bombs \n\n\nApril 28 – Nature Scavenger Hunt \n\n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/science-sunday/2024-04-07/
LOCATION:Omaha RiverFront\, 1001 Douglas Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Food & Drink,Health & Medicine,Plants,Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Lucky Bucket Brewing Tour
DESCRIPTION:A lot of things (and science) go in to making great beer and spirits\, and Lucky Bucket Brewing wants to share their craft with you. \nTours are approximately 1 Hour long and are currently offered at 3:30pm (cst) every Saturday. \n$20 per person ticket includes: \n\nKick start your tour with a complimentary pint of draft beer of your choice to enjoy along the way\nTour of brewery\, distillery and tasting room lead by one of our brand ambassadors\nTwo 5 ounce beers and Two 1 ounce samples of select spirits\n20% off any apparel\, glassware\, or beer and spirits To-Go\n\nPlease note\, tours should be booked by 1pm cst the day before your desire tour date and tour groups are limited to 12 people per tour.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/lucky-bucket-brewing-tour/2024-04-06/
LOCATION:Lucky Bucket Brewing\, 11941 Centennial Road\, Suite 1\, La Vista\, NE\, 68128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Old Market Science Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural Old Market Science Crawl for NE SciFest! Stop by any of the locations below between 5:30-7pm for tours\, q&a’s\, self guided fun and more. \nVenues offering tours will be at the following times 5:35pm\, 6:20pm and 7pm. Tours last 20 minutes. \nBrickway Brewery & Distillery: Enjoy a tour of the distillery with owner Zac Triemert\, then stick around and treat yourself to one of their fabulous drinks (must be 21). Located at 1116 Jackson St.\, Omaha\, NE 68102. \nBemis Center for Contemporary Arts: Get a guided tour of the exhibit\, Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage\, Cultural Memory\, and Belonging. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy\, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with materials bearing complex histories. Offering unique perspectives that examine concepts around migration\, identity\, and environmental sustainability\, these artists revisit history through the deconstruction of the canon. Reviewing personal and socio-political histories\, as well as world events of the past through the lens of their diverse practices\, they create a reconfiguration of ideas that births something new\, centered on the regenerative properties of fibers. Located at 724 S. 12th St.\, Omaha\, NE 68102. \nClarkson Family Medicine – Get a guided tour of the Nebraska Medicine Clarkson Family Medicine Clinic. Clarkson Family Medicine physicians specialize in medicine for the entire family: from obstetrics to newborn care\, from adolescent medicine to geriatrics and everything in between. Attendees will see one of their 16 exam rooms\, a minor procedure room\, radiology services and more. 1319 Leavenworth St.\, Omaha\, NE 68102. \nThe RiverFront: Take a self-guided stroll through the Omaha RiverFront while checking out the native plants\, animals (dogs\, ducks\, birds) and architecture. Located at 13th and Farnam St.\, Omaha\, NE 68102. \nPassageway Gallery: Stop in between 5:30-7pm and speak to the artist on duty. On April 4\, a photographer will be there to talk about their work\, their process\, their subjects (specializing in architecture themed photos) and more. Located at 417 S 11th St.\, Omaha\, NE 68102. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/old-market-science-crawl/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment,Food & Drink,Plants,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Wildlife & Whiskey
DESCRIPTION:Do you love whiskey? Do you love wildlife? Have you ever thought it would be fun to drink whiskey and talk about wildlife? Well\, this is the event for you! \nBefore the whiskey is poured\, Wildlife Encounters will talk all things animals. Come early to see these glorious wildlife creatures up close and personal – just please no touching. \nAfter the wildlife\, Clark Ross\, owner at Mercury\, will end the evening with the science of whiskey. Attendees can purchase a sampler and taste along for $25. \nThis is a free event (unless you are purchasing a tasting sampler)\, though tickets are required due to space being limited.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/wildlife-whiskey/
LOCATION:Mercury\, 329 S 16th St #3\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Nerd Nite
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOne 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. \nEntry to Nerd Nite Omaha is free and open to all.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/nerd-nite/
LOCATION:Saro Cider Lounge\, 1012 S 10th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Astronomy,Environment,Fitness,Food & Drink,Health & Medicine,Plants,Science (general),Technology,Weather
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SUMMARY:Bio & Beers Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Bio Nebraska’s Bio & Beers Happy Hour on April 21 at 4:30pm. Connect with professionals from across Nebraska’s bioscience industry at Code Beer Co. in Lincoln\, Nebraska. Free for Bio Nebraska Members\, $10 for non-members. Register here by April 13.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/bio-beers-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Code Beer Co.\, 200 S Antelope Valley Pkwy\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Raptors & Rye
DESCRIPTION:Do you love rye? Do you love raptors? Have you ever thought it would be fun to drink rye and talk about raptors? Well\, this is the event for you! \nBefore the rye is poured\, Denise Lewis\, Director of Programs from Fontenelle Forest\, will talk all things raptors. Come early to see these glorious creatures up close and personal – just please no touching. \nAfter the raptors\, Clark Ross\, owner at Mercury\, will end the evening with the science of rye. Attendees can purchase a sampler and taste along for $25. \nThis is a free event (unless you are purchasing a tasting sampler)\, though tickets are required due to space being limited. \n  \nTICKETS AVAILABLE HERE.  \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/raptors-rye/
LOCATION:Mercury\, 329 S 16th St #3\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:NE SciFest Scientific Smore's Ice Cream
DESCRIPTION:Available all April\, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: SCIENTIFIC SMORE’S! \n\n\n\nScientific Smore’s: Double Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Chocolate Chunks\, Graham Crunch and Marshmallows.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ne-scifest-scientific-smores-ice-cream/
LOCATION:eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato\, 5001 Underwood Ave\, Omaha\, NE\, 68132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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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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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:NE
CATEGORIES:Environment,Food & Drink,Plants
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SUMMARY:Plant Talks: My Favorite Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Join Bob Henrickson\, Assistant Director of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum as he talks about his favorite herbs.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/plant-talks-my-favorite-herbs/
LOCATION:Nebraska Statewide Arboretum\, 102 Keim Hall\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68583
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Plants
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