Join Film Streams for their next Science on Screen film, PICTURE A SCIENTIST , on April 23. The film explores the experience of sexual harassment and gender inequality many women in STEM experience and the groundswell of researchers pushing back and making strides. After the film there is a panel discussion with Tiffany Gamble, Dr. […]
Join Fontenelle Forest for an evening of feathered fun during Raptor Trivia Night at Kros Strain in partnership with NE SciFest! This engaging and educational event will test your wits and give you the opportunity to see several of our educational raptor ambassadors up close. Get ready to put your raptor knowledge to the test […]
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 […]
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, […]
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! Weekly Features: April 1 – 7: Comic Book Station Make your own comic book […]
Grab your thinking caps and join Dave and Champ for a wonderful night of science trivia on Wednesday, April 24 from 7pm-9pm at Legend Comics and Coffee. Categories include: Super Science, Weird Science, Silly Science and Social Science.
Join Kiewit Luminarium for an extra special Night Light (18+) experience! Learn how jazz master and advocate Etienne Charles bridges the creativity of music and science to tell compelling stories of significant environmental challenges in marginalized communities through music and dance. Engage in an enriching conversation and Q&A session starting at 7:30 p.m. This event […]
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 […]
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, […]
Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mudpies 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 […]
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! Weekly Features: April 1 – 7: Comic Book Station Make your own comic book […]
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 […]
