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SUMMARY:NE SciFest Essay Contest
DESCRIPTION:The NE SciFest Essay Contest is back again. This year we want you to write an essay answering the question below and be entered to win a NE SciFest swag package. \nThis year’s SciFest essay question: In honor of our keynote speaker – and her high school science teacher and mentor\, Mr. Carlock\, who encouraged her interest in science – tell us about an important science mentor in your life. \n  \nContest is open to all Nebraskans 19 years and younger. Essays must be emailed to nescifest@gmail.com by April 30\, 2024.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ne-scifest-essay-contest/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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SUMMARY:NE SciFest Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:Back for a fourth year is the NE SciFest Art Contest. \nUsing our keynote speakers’ background in animal behavior as inspiration\, create artwork that reflects your favorite animal. \nThree winners will receive a swag bag of NE SciFest goodies. \nAll entries must meet the following requirements: \n\nAll entrants must live in the state of Nebraska\nEach participant may only submit one image. However\, a teacher/coach/parent may submit multiple images\nMust be able to email a clear\, well photographed image of creation to NE SciFest
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ne-scifest-art-contest-2/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
DESCRIPTION:On display for the first time in the United States\, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs\, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. Marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures made from more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles\, while discovering prehistoric plants in the garden’s collection. This dino-mite brick sculpture exhibit is included with garden admission and is FREE for garden members. \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/bricklive-brickosaurs/2024-04-28/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Boys Town Hall of History and learn about various science topics with weekly activities. Each week\, the Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Stop by each week to check out the rotating activities! \nWeekly Features: \n\nApril 1 – 7: Comic Book Station\n\n\n\n\nMake your own comic book and take photo with our 6 ft 2 in Captain Marvel.\n\n\n\n\nApril 8 – 14: Magnifying\n\n\n\n\nLearn about and explore with different magnifying glasses and microscopes.\n\n\n\n\nApril 15 – 21: Windmills\n\n\n\n\nLearn about our windmill and make your own windmill.\n\n\n\n\nApril 22 – 30: Blueprints\n\n\n\n\nLearn about blueprints\, make your own blueprint and do Lego construction.\n\n\n\nBusiness Hours: \nMonday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nSundays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/boys-town-hall-of-history-hands-on-weekly-activities-2/2024-04-28/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge 2024 at Fontenelle Forest
DESCRIPTION:Come search out a variety of wildlife\, plants\, and fungi for City Nature Challenge 2024 at Fontenelle Forest! \nWe 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 raptor specialist on hand to educate visitors about these awesome birds of prey. \nCity Nature Challenge 2024 is organized by Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. \nSHARE YOUR FINDINGS!\nDownload the iNaturalist app to sign up and get involved with the City Nature Challenge 2024 | Omaha-Metro Area.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/city-nature-challenge-2024-at-fontenelle-forest/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest\, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Sunday with a Scientist
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin Morrill Hall on Sunday\, April 28 from 12-3pm for Nature in Lincoln’s Backyard with Pioneers Park Nature Center. \nFor almost 100 years\, Pioneers Park has been Lincoln’s “backyard” and every year thousands of people visit the Park’s Nature Center to enjoy natural landscapes\, beautiful gardens\, and recreational opportunities. However\, nature can also be found and appreciated much closer to home! Spend the afternoon with the Nature Center’s Outdoor Educators to learn how to observe\, identify\, and share the natural objects and phenomena that are always nearby. Come ready to observe with all of your senses and leave better equipped to appreciate nature wherever it is found. \nIncluded with admission; FREE for members \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sunday-with-a-scientist/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall\, 645 North 14th Street\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68588
CATEGORIES:Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Yates Illuminates Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:On April 28\, Yates Illuminates will hold its site wide grand opening. The Science Club and the Bellevue Amateur Radio Club will partner to host an Amateur Radio Kids on the Air event\, for youth 6-16 and youth at heart of any age. Other science activities planned as well including genetics and astronomy. Plus\, two Foosball tables with free play and coaching available.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/yates-illuminates-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Yates Illuminates\, 3260 Davenport Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Science (general),Technology
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