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SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy\, crawly\, dirty\, muddy\, green\, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott\, 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 with garden membership.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-dig-in/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants,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/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Lucky Bucket Brewing Tour
DESCRIPTION:A lot of things (and science) go in to making great beer and spirits\, and Lucky Bucket Brewing wants to share their craft with you. \nTours are approximately 1 Hour long and are currently offered at 3:30pm (cst) every Saturday. \n$20 per person ticket includes: \n\nKick start your tour with a complimentary pint of draft beer of your choice to enjoy along the way\nTour of brewery\, distillery and tasting room lead by one of our brand ambassadors\nTwo 5 ounce beers and Two 1 ounce samples of select spirits\n20% off any apparel\, glassware\, or beer and spirits To-Go\n\nPlease note\, tours should be booked by 1pm cst the day before your desire tour date and tour groups are limited to 12 people per tour.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/lucky-bucket-brewing-tour/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Lucky Bucket Brewing\, 11941 Centennial Road\, Suite 1\, La Vista\, NE\, 68128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154700Z
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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/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152710Z
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy\, crawly\, dirty\, muddy\, green\, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott\, 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 with garden membership.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-dig-in/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240314T141147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T141147Z
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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-2/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T140000
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CREATED:20230203T204019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T171851Z
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SUMMARY:Science Sunday
DESCRIPTION: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\, animals\, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). \nScience Sunday Activities: \n\nApril 7 – Milk the cow & homemade butter \n\n\nApril 14 – Bouncy Balls \n\n\nApril 21 – Seed Bombs \n\n\nApril 28 – Nature Scavenger Hunt \n\n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/science-sunday/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Omaha RiverFront\, 1001 Douglas Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Food & Drink,Health & Medicine,Plants,Science (general),Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154700Z
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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/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T170000
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy\, crawly\, dirty\, muddy\, green\, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott\, 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 with garden membership.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-dig-in/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240313T205818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154506Z
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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/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154700Z
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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/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/brickosaurs87.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T152710Z
UID:10001443-1713258000-1713286800@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy\, crawly\, dirty\, muddy\, green\, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott\, 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 with garden membership.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-dig-in/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240325T152033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T152033Z
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SUMMARY:Mudpies
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? \nMudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5\,  at Fontenelle Forest\, that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week\, a natural science theme is explored through crafts\, outdoor exploration\, songs\, stories\, hikes and more! Each session will feature a different craft or activity\, along with storytime and a guided hike. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child! \nThis program is for children ages 3-5 accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/mudpies/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest\, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240313T205818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154506Z
UID:10001370-1713261600-1713285000@www.nescifest.com
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/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154700Z
UID:10001413-1713344400-1713373200@www.nescifest.com
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/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/brickosaurs87.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T152710Z
UID:10001444-1713344400-1713373200@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy\, crawly\, dirty\, muddy\, green\, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott\, 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 with garden membership.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-dig-in/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1StoryWalk81.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240313T205818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154506Z
UID:10001371-1713348000-1713371400@www.nescifest.com
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/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154700Z
UID:10001414-1713430800-1713459600@www.nescifest.com
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/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/brickosaurs87.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T152710Z
UID:10001445-1713430800-1713459600@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy\, crawly\, dirty\, muddy\, green\, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott\, 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 with garden membership.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-dig-in/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240325T152033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T152033Z
UID:10001469-1713432600-1713438000@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Mudpies
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? \nMudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5\,  at Fontenelle Forest\, that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week\, a natural science theme is explored through crafts\, outdoor exploration\, songs\, stories\, hikes and more! Each session will feature a different craft or activity\, along with storytime and a guided hike. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child! \nThis program is for children ages 3-5 accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/mudpies/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest\, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240313T205818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154506Z
UID:10001372-1713434400-1713457800@www.nescifest.com
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/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240222T205619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T205619Z
UID:10000861-1713441600-1713445200@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:COE Graduate Programs Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the UNL College of Engineering to learn more about the benefits of an advanced degree\, application process\, funding\, and UNL Engineering programs at this information session. This is open to all prospective students interested in the College of Engineering.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/coe-graduate-programs-information-session/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240222T213105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T191533Z
UID:10000862-1713459600-1713466800@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:G. Stanley Hall Science Night
DESCRIPTION:Join G.Stanley Hall for their inaugural Science Night on April 18. \nHands-on stations throughout the school will include: Floaters and Sinkers (with fruit)\, Zoomeranges\, Chromatography\, Density cubs\, Microscope guessing game\, Bubble measuring\, Robotics unit with Spheros and Keva Planks\, Seed Distribution\, aluminum boats\, and Rotocopters will be set up for families to explore. \nEveryone attending will also have access to view the tomatospheres from their 6th grade science classes.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/g-stanley-hall-science-night/
LOCATION:G. Stanley Hall\, 7600 S 72nd St.\, La Vista\, NE\, 68128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20220314T185427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T164501Z
UID:10000429-1713513600-1713553200@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Nebraska Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Nebraska Academy of Sciences will host its 134th Annual Meeting on April 19 at The University of Nebraska East Campus Union in Lincoln\, NE.  The meeting will be a HYBRID format with both in-person and remote-Zoom access for presentations and participation.  This Meeting provides an excellent opportunity for students\, faculty\, and scientists to share their research results with peers and colleagues across Nebraska.  \nPlease contact nebacad@unl.edu with questions and visit neacadsci.org for more information
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/nebraska-academy-of-sciences-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska East Campus Student Union\, 1705 Arbor Drive\, Lincoln\, 68503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154700Z
UID:10001415-1713517200-1713546000@www.nescifest.com
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/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T152710Z
UID:10001446-1713517200-1713546000@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy\, crawly\, dirty\, muddy\, green\, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott\, 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 with garden membership.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-dig-in/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240313T205818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154506Z
UID:10001373-1713520800-1713544200@www.nescifest.com
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/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240228T220500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T151944Z
UID:10000596-1713528000-1713531600@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:First Star Recycling Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join NE SciFest at First Star Recycling on April 19 at noon for a tour of Omaha’s leading recycling center. \nFirst Star understands the importance and value of sustainable recycling practices and are passionate about making it easier and more economical for Nebraska and Iowa homeowners and businesses to manage their wastes. \nAs the leader in Omaha recycling\, they are proud to help Nebraska and Iowa communities reduce their waste going to landfill and make the most from their wasted resources. \nThe tour will show the receiving area for residentially generated single stream recycling; sorting equipment; baling operations; inventory & storage for load accumulation; and shipping areas.  We will also visit the shredding\, cleaning\, and lumber manufacturing equipment.  While the tour shows equipment and processing operations\, discussion will include waste stream impacts from recycling; need for materials to support a circular economy; and markets for materials we process. \nAdditional Info: \n\nTour is FREE\, but registration is required. Space is limited.\nNo children under 8 permitted due to safety reasons.\nChildren over 8 must be accompanied by an adult.\nClosed toe shoes must be worn.\nSafety hats and goggles will be provided.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/first-star-recycling-tour/
LOCATION:First Star Recycling\, 10330 “I” Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154700Z
UID:10001416-1713603600-1713632400@www.nescifest.com
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/2024-04-20/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194402
CREATED:20240322T152710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T152710Z
UID:10001447-1713603600-1713632400@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy\, crawly\, dirty\, muddy\, green\, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott\, 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 with garden membership.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-dig-in/2024-04-20/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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