• StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”

    StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty, muddy, green, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along […]

    $9 – $15
  • Mudpies

    Mudpies

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

    Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5,  at Fontenelle […]

    $8
  • Pathways Through Nature

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

    Journey into a deeper appreciation of nature with Fontenelle Forest’s new series, Pathways Through Nature! Bring your partner or some friends to this program, and embrace your inner naturalist as […]

    $10 – $18
  • Arbor Day TREE Giveaway

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    Celebrate Arbor Day at Lauritzen Gardens by taking a walk through the arboretum or the woodland walk. The first 100 households will receive a FREE tree seedling.

    $9 – $15
  • HABITAT HIKE

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

    Explore Nebraska’s prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest’s Habitat Hikes! Join our naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique […]

    $15
  • City Nature Challenge 2024 at Fontenelle Forest

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

    Come search out a variety of wildlife, plants, and fungi for City Nature Challenge 2024 at Fontenelle Forest! We will have various information stations set up around the Nature Center’s […]

    Free for members, Regular admission for non-members
  • Sunday with a Scientist

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

    Meet a different scientist each month to learn about topics and careers in science. Scientists will share what they study in a fun, informal way through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and […]

    Free
  • NE SciFest Scavenger Hunt

    Let's go outside and hunt for science! Download the scavenger hunt (below) and go out and search for science. Ten quests await you - no matter where you live in […]

    Free
  • Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®

    Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes […]

    Free for members, Regular admission for non-members
  • Our Wildflowers by Betni Kalk

    Our Wildflowers by Betni Kalk

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    "Our Wildflowers" is a collection of paintings by Betni Kalk that are inspired by wildflowers from Nebraska and beyond. The exhibit, at Lauritzen Gardens, features vibrant depictions of the insects […]

    Free for members, Regular admission for non-members
  • Seniors Understanding Nature

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

    Join Fontenelle Forest for a naturalist-led stroll on our Riverview Boardwalk.  We’ll take plenty of time to stop and observe the many wonders of the Forest that can be experienced […]

    $5 – $18