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Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaSean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaWise & Wild at the James Family Conservatory
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Park Hwy, AshlandSean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaSean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaSean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaPetals and Pollinators: Sip and Celebrate Pollinators of the Prairie
NMEP Food Hub 8501 N. 30th St., OmahaSean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaThe Seed Life Span with No More Empty Pots
Kiewit Luminarium 345 Riverfront Drive, OmahaSean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaWeek of Events
NE SciFest Scavenger Hunt
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 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! […]
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
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 […]
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
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 […]
Wildcat Tales
Wildcat Tales
The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. April 8, 2025– Flower Power: Let’s explore […]
Wise & Wild at the James Family Conservatory
Wise & Wild at the James Family Conservatory
Nature enthusiasts ages 55+ are invited to attend the Wise & Wild program on April 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Eugene T. Mahoney’s newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This program is designed for seniors who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of […]
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
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 […]
GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series: Trees to Plant and Trees to Avoid
GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series: Trees to Plant and Trees to Avoid
Choosing the perfect tree for your landscape is more than just a decision, it's a long-term investment that can transform your outdoor space! With so many factors to consider it's essential to know what makes a tree thrive and what can hold your landscape back. Discover key factors you need to consider when selection a […]
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
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 […]
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
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 […]
Petals and Pollinators: Sip and Celebrate Pollinators of the Prairie
Petals and Pollinators: Sip and Celebrate Pollinators of the Prairie
Do you want to see more pollinators on the prairie? Do you wonder what plants and produce can you add to your garden spaces as an invitation to these small but mighty creatures? Join No More Empty Pots for an evening of pollinator planning tips and suggestions from experts in the field on April 11 […]
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
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 […]
Little Learners: Seasonal Science
Little Learners: Seasonal Science
Looking to explore the seasons with your little learner? Join Fontenelle Forest for our new program learning what happens in the forest as the seasons change – Little Learners: Seasonal Science! We’ll discuss what animals do as the seasons change, and explore science stations focused on the spring or fall. Join us on a hike […]
The Seed Life Span with No More Empty Pots
The Seed Life Span with No More Empty Pots
Did you know that hydroponic farming is an indoor growing method that uses a nutrient-rich water solution instead of soil? Experts in hydroponics from No More Empty Pots, a Kiewit Luminarium program partner, will guide guests through the stages of hydroponic growing – including the chance to see the harvesting of mature plants grown inside […]
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
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 […]
Science Sunday
Science Sunday
Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront. This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, astronomy, chemistry, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). Science Sunday Activities: April 6 - Tin Foil Watercolor Eggs April 13 - Seed […]
The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
The Science Club at Yates Illuminates will meet on Sunday, April 13, from 2-5pm, for a hands on session on plants and photosynthesis. All young curious learners, ages 4-16, are welcome to attend with parents/caretakers. Participants will also have a chance to have a look at the hydroponic growing system! While this event is free, […]