• Investigate: Terrific Trees

    University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

    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!   […]

  • Virtual Learning Series: Vegetable Garden Basics

    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 […]

    Free
  • Composting 101

    City Sprouts 4002 Seward Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Science through Nature – The “ologies” series: Herbology

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

    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 […]

  • Family Adventure Day at Camp Wa-Kon-Da

    Camp Wa-Kon-Da 402 Forest Drive, Bellevue, NE

    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 […]

  • Sunday with a Scientist: Invasive Species

    University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

    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 […]

    Free
  • Soil Health 101

    City Sprouts 4002 Seward Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Preparing a New Garden Site

    City Sprouts 4002 Seward Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Into the Woods: City Nature Challenge

    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. […]

    Free
  • King Science & Technology Magnet Science Day

    King Science and Technology Magnet 3720 Florence Blvd., Omaha, NE, United States

    Join King Science & Technology Magnet for a morning of activities put together by their healthcare, zoo and space programs. Create a traveling first aid kit, create pollinating seed cards/bombs, […]

    Free
  • The Flora of the Nebraska Tallgrass Prairie: Past & Present

    Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center 11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, NE, United States

    Join us for this free exhibit opening highlighting the research about the "human ecology of Nebraska's tallgrass prairie" conducted by history majors at Doane University. Special items from Doane University's […]

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