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 you explore a different topic at each session. On April 25, we will be exploring Midwest's Native Wildflowers. April showers bring May flowers! The Forest […]
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.
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 ecosystems! The April Hike will be held on April 27 at the Nature Center. The guided hike will be from 2:00-4:00 PM, traversing easy to […]
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 Dennis plaza with knowledgeable volunteers ready to inform you about the plants and animals you may discover during your trip. There will also be a […]
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 conversation. Join Morrill Hall on Sunday, April 28 from 12-3pm for Nature in Lincoln's Backyard with Pioneers Park Nature Center. For almost 100 years, Pioneers […]
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 Nebraska. You have all month long, April 1-30, to complete these tasks. Tag us on social media or email us and share your completed hunt! […]
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 the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch […]
"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 that rely on these flowers, tranquil tree groupings framed by sunlight, and dramatic cloudscapes that hover over the Nebraska landscape. Each piece invites viewers to […]
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 from the boardwalk. This program is designed for all seniors or other adults who may have mobility challenges. Pre-registration is required.
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver, […]
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 the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch […]
"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 that rely on these flowers, tranquil tree groupings framed by sunlight, and dramatic cloudscapes that hover over the Nebraska landscape. Each piece invites viewers to […]
