Nebraska Science Festival

StoryWalk®: "Living Things Need Water"
2023-04-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-13 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) and 15 more dates | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
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.

Day Camp – Across the Desert
2023-04-07 08:00 - 16:30 | Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P Street, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Join the Lincoln Children’s Museum on April 7 for a school-out CAMP PLAY! day: “Across the Desert.”
We’re headed to the desert for this day camp! We’ll take a look at the desert’s climate along with desert animals and their habitats, plus explore a variety of nature topics through hands-on activities and experiments.
Themed activities and play time will include exhibit floor time where public visitors may be present.
Schedule:
Check-In: 8:00am – 8:30am
Check-Out: 4:00pm-4:30pm
Day Camp Pricing: Member $48/ Non-Member $63
Registration required.

Science Saturday
2023-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Omaha RiverFront, 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Saturday as part of The RiverFront’s Eggcellent Adventure from 2-4pm on April 8. Stop by the NE SciFest booth by the back side of the amphitheater for this free family friendly time that will feature a STEAM scavenger hunt. Turn your completed scavenger hunt in by 4pm to win a prize (while supplies last).

Seniors Understanding Nature 2023
2023-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Join Fontenelle Forest for their Seniors Understanding Nature (SUN) lecture series at the Nature Center on April 11. The April 11 lecture will cover Butterfly Observation Over the Years.
Joanne Langabee and Holly Hofreiter have been doing research for Lauritzen Gardens and Fontenelle Forest for several years. They will talk about their experiences, common butterflies of our area and how to ID them by behavior and markings. They’ll also share research data which shows the fluctuation of butterfly populations, and they will discuss what can contribute to these changes. You’ll also learn how you can help to increase butterfly numbers in your yard.
Snacks and coffee are available before the presentation. This program is for adults ages 55 and up who enjoy learning about the natural world.
This event is free for members or with daily admission.

Nerd Nite
2023-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Saro Cider Lounge, 1012 S 10th St., Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
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.
One 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.
Entry to Nerd Nite Omaha is free and open to all.

Spring Wildflower Hike
2023-04-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
After a long winter, it’s finally greening up! Come look for spring’s early arrivals with plant enthusiast and volunteer Eric Scholar. This exploration walk will mostly stick to the Riverview Boardwalk and nearby trails while you look for the first flowers of spring. Keep your eyes open for Spring Beauties, Bloodroot, Dutchman’s Britches, Trout Lilies, and others on this stroll!
Led by plant enthusiast and longtime volunteer Eric Scholar, this hike is perfect for those looking to expand their knowledge of the flora of Fontenelle Forest!
$5 for members and $15 for non-members.
Registration required.

Earth Day Forest Conservation Exploration
2023-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Why is conservation of the oak savanna so important to the Forest? What can we do to help the native species of Nebraska? Learn this and more at Fontenelle Forest‘s Earth Day Forest Conservation Exploration!
Spend Earth Day with the family immersed in the natural beauty of the Forest, while learning about how we can conserve the Forest. Activities will include a trail mix snack station (peanut free), an artifact table related to species in the Forest, and a naturalist guided hike.
$5 for members (ages 2-17); $10 for members (ages 18+)
$10 for nonmembers (ages 2-17); $15 for nonmembers (ages 18+)
Free for children under age 2.
Registration Required.

Day Camp – Celebrate Arbor Day
2023-04-28 08:00 - 16:30 | Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P Street, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Join the Lincoln Children’s Museum on April 28 for a school-out CAMP PLAY! day: “Celebrate Arbor Day.”
Campers will celebrate Arbor Day as they learn about trees through hands-on activities, Museum play in our Arbor Day Exhibit, and more. Kiddos are sure to have a tree-mendous time!
Themed activities and play time will include exhibit floor time where public visitors may be present.
Schedule:
Check-In: 8:00am – 8:30am
Check-Out: 4:00pm-4:30pm
Day Camp Pricing: Member $48/ Non-Member $63
Registration required.
