StoryWalk®: "Living Things Need Water"
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, 2023-04-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.
