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SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: "Living Things Need Water"
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-living-things-need-water/2023-04-17/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
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SUMMARY:Boys Town Neuroscience Research Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join Boys Town National Research Hospital for an educational walking tour of the Institute for Human Neuroscience and Center for Human Performance Optimization! During this tour you will see state-of-the-art scientific imaging equipment and learn about the brain and how the brain is studied – from infancy to adulthood.  Please wear closed toe\, flat shoes for this tour. \nTours offered at 12pm and 1pm. \nRegister at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AADAB2BA4FD0-institute
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/boys-town-neuroscience-research-tours/
LOCATION:Institute for Human Neuroscience\, 14090 Mother Teresa Lane\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230316T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191231Z
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SUMMARY:Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
DESCRIPTION:This April\, 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 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plus\, our hearing display including a hearing simulator will be featured throughout the month to teach visitors young and old about the science of hearing\, what causes hearing loss and what hearing loss sounds like to a person with no hearing concerns. \nMonthly feature: Hearing Display\, available during Hall of History open hours \nWeekly features: \nMarble Run (physics\, gravity)            M-F April 3-7\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm \nPrinter Press (ink pressing)               M-F April 10-14\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm \nMolding Process (molds\, statues)    M-F April 17-21\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/hall-of-history-hands-on-weekly-activities/2023-04-17/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230209T192724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T192724Z
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SUMMARY:Third Tuesday Bird Outings
DESCRIPTION:The popular third Tuesday bird outings return for a new year at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center. Join a knowledgeable bird guide on an outing around the accessible trails. Meet fellow birders and learn the birds of the prairie. Free admission! \nThe center does ask for on-line registration so they know who and how many are coming and can email any weather cancellation information. Registration info will be posted soon. Binoculars will be available.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/third-tuesday-bird-outings/
LOCATION:Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center\, 11700 SW 100th Street\, Denton\, NE\, 68339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230221T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T213052Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine Fish Hatchery Tours
DESCRIPTION:Located in a pine-covered valley one mile east and one mile north of Valentine\, the Valentine Fish Hatchery is one of five hatcheries in Nebraska. Spread over 700 acres\, the hatchery handles millions of fish eggs annually (60 million walleye eggs\, for example). Last year\, lakes in Cherry County alone were stocked with some 675\,000 fish. Visitors are welcome during normal working hours. The hatchery also houses largemouth bass and bluegill year round. These species are allowed to spawn naturally in the hatchery ponds\, and fingerlings are collected for distribution in the fall. \nContact the hatchery in advance – 402-376-2244 – to schedule a tour of the facilities. The hatchery is open to the public during normal working hours. \nGovernment Canyon\, located on the north end of the property\, offers a variety of opportunities for hikers\, bikers\, bird watchers and wildlife photographers.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/valentine-fish-hatchery-tours/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Valentine Fish Hatchery\, 90164 Hatchery Road\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/trout.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230216T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T163229Z
UID:10000654-1681808400-1681837200@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Above and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum to view their latest exhibit\, Above and Beyond. \nAbove and Beyond celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories\, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight. \nRegular museum admission.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/above-and-beyond/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum\, 28210 W Park Hwy\, Ashland\, NE\, 68003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230224T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161458Z
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SUMMARY:Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Giant sculptures of sea life\, made from marine debris collected on Oregon’s beaches\, graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways. The epic exhibit\, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea\, at Lauritzen Gardens includes a titanic triggerfish\, a pair of grand penguins\, and an 11-foot-long shark named Chompers! More than a set of eye-catching sculptures\, these thought-provoking pieces are designed to inspire conversations about conservation and generate positive changes and behaviors towards the environment.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/washed-ashore-art-to-save-the-sea/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/washed-ashore.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230224T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T162523Z
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: "Living Things Need Water"
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-living-things-need-water/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/book.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230222T191323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T191323Z
UID:10000696-1681826400-1681830000@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Quest
DESCRIPTION:If you love digging into your ancestral past\, this is the study hall for you. Use the Kearney Library‘s resources to help you in your quest. This class won’t teach you what to do\, but volunteers from the Buffalo County Historical Society and library staff will be there to give assistance when needed. So\, if you enjoy delving into your ancestry but haven’t been finding time to work on it — come search with us!
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/genealogy-quest/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230316T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191231Z
UID:10000835-1681830000-1681835400@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
DESCRIPTION:This April\, 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 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plus\, our hearing display including a hearing simulator will be featured throughout the month to teach visitors young and old about the science of hearing\, what causes hearing loss and what hearing loss sounds like to a person with no hearing concerns. \nMonthly feature: Hearing Display\, available during Hall of History open hours \nWeekly features: \nMarble Run (physics\, gravity)            M-F April 3-7\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm \nPrinter Press (ink pressing)               M-F April 10-14\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm \nMolding Process (molds\, statues)    M-F April 17-21\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/hall-of-history-hands-on-weekly-activities/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230207T151930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T151930Z
UID:10000616-1681840800-1681848000@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Wildlife & Whiskey
DESCRIPTION:Do you love whiskey? Do you love wildlife? Have you ever thought it would be fun to drink whiskey and talk about wildlife? Well\, this is the event for you! \nBefore the whiskey is poured\, Wildlife Encounters will talk all things animals. Come early to see these glorious wildlife creatures up close and personal – just please no touching. \nAfter the wildlife\, Clark Ross\, owner at Mercury\, will end the evening with the science of whiskey. Attendees can purchase a sampler and taste along for $25. \nThis is a free event (unless you are purchasing a tasting sampler)\, though tickets are required due to space being limited.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/wildlife-whiskey/
LOCATION:Mercury\, 329 S 16th St #3\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230222T191532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T191532Z
UID:10000697-1681842600-1681846200@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Build\, Connect\, Create
DESCRIPTION:Let your imagination run wild as you explore the Kearney Library‘s collection of STEM toys\, including Blocks Rock\, Domino Race\, KEVA Planks\, Snap Circuits\, and more! What is STEM? It stands for Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics. There is a push for youth to start learning about STEM early to empower them with skills to succeed and adapt to our increasingly complex and changing technological world.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/build-connect-create-2/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230222T191725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T191725Z
UID:10000698-1681842600-1681846200@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kearney Library for a hands-on STEM program designed especially for you and your preschooler. Help your child develop important math\, science\, and learning readiness skills while having fun! \nAn adult caregiver must remain with the participating child.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/tinker-tots-2/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230221T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T213052Z
UID:10000683-1681891200-1681923600@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Valentine Fish Hatchery Tours
DESCRIPTION:Located in a pine-covered valley one mile east and one mile north of Valentine\, the Valentine Fish Hatchery is one of five hatcheries in Nebraska. Spread over 700 acres\, the hatchery handles millions of fish eggs annually (60 million walleye eggs\, for example). Last year\, lakes in Cherry County alone were stocked with some 675\,000 fish. Visitors are welcome during normal working hours. The hatchery also houses largemouth bass and bluegill year round. These species are allowed to spawn naturally in the hatchery ponds\, and fingerlings are collected for distribution in the fall. \nContact the hatchery in advance – 402-376-2244 – to schedule a tour of the facilities. The hatchery is open to the public during normal working hours. \nGovernment Canyon\, located on the north end of the property\, offers a variety of opportunities for hikers\, bikers\, bird watchers and wildlife photographers.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/valentine-fish-hatchery-tours/2023-04-19/
LOCATION:Valentine Fish Hatchery\, 90164 Hatchery Road\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/trout.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230316T190551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T150111Z
UID:10000823-1681894800-1681898400@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Science and History Coffee Chat with Thomas Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Boys Town invites you to join Boys Town historian\, Thomas Lynch for coffee as he discusses the science of historical relics at Boys Town. Thomas will discuss the relics of potential Father Flanagan\, followed by an open Q&A session. Complimentary coffee will be available with breakfast options for purchase.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/science-and-history-coffee-chat-with-tom-lynch/
LOCATION:Boys Town Café\, 13628 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/boystown.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230216T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T163229Z
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SUMMARY:Above and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum to view their latest exhibit\, Above and Beyond. \nAbove and Beyond celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories\, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight. \nRegular museum admission.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/above-and-beyond/2023-04-19/
LOCATION:Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum\, 28210 W Park Hwy\, Ashland\, NE\, 68003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230224T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161458Z
UID:10000720-1681894800-1681923600@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Giant sculptures of sea life\, made from marine debris collected on Oregon’s beaches\, graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways. The epic exhibit\, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea\, at Lauritzen Gardens includes a titanic triggerfish\, a pair of grand penguins\, and an 11-foot-long shark named Chompers! More than a set of eye-catching sculptures\, these thought-provoking pieces are designed to inspire conversations about conservation and generate positive changes and behaviors towards the environment.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/washed-ashore-art-to-save-the-sea/2023-04-19/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/washed-ashore.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230224T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T162523Z
UID:10000754-1681894800-1681923600@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: "Living Things Need Water"
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-living-things-need-water/2023-04-19/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/book.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230316T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191231Z
UID:10000836-1681916400-1681921800@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
DESCRIPTION:This April\, 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 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plus\, our hearing display including a hearing simulator will be featured throughout the month to teach visitors young and old about the science of hearing\, what causes hearing loss and what hearing loss sounds like to a person with no hearing concerns. \nMonthly feature: Hearing Display\, available during Hall of History open hours \nWeekly features: \nMarble Run (physics\, gravity)            M-F April 3-7\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm \nPrinter Press (ink pressing)               M-F April 10-14\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm \nMolding Process (molds\, statues)    M-F April 17-21\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/hall-of-history-hands-on-weekly-activities/2023-04-19/
LOCATION:Boys Town Hall of History\, 14057 Flanagan Blvd.\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hall-of-history.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230221T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T213052Z
UID:10000684-1681977600-1682010000@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Valentine Fish Hatchery Tours
DESCRIPTION:Located in a pine-covered valley one mile east and one mile north of Valentine\, the Valentine Fish Hatchery is one of five hatcheries in Nebraska. Spread over 700 acres\, the hatchery handles millions of fish eggs annually (60 million walleye eggs\, for example). Last year\, lakes in Cherry County alone were stocked with some 675\,000 fish. Visitors are welcome during normal working hours. The hatchery also houses largemouth bass and bluegill year round. These species are allowed to spawn naturally in the hatchery ponds\, and fingerlings are collected for distribution in the fall. \nContact the hatchery in advance – 402-376-2244 – to schedule a tour of the facilities. The hatchery is open to the public during normal working hours. \nGovernment Canyon\, located on the north end of the property\, offers a variety of opportunities for hikers\, bikers\, bird watchers and wildlife photographers.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/valentine-fish-hatchery-tours/2023-04-20/
LOCATION:Valentine Fish Hatchery\, 90164 Hatchery Road\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/trout.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230216T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T163229Z
UID:10000656-1681981200-1682010000@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Above and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum to view their latest exhibit\, Above and Beyond. \nAbove and Beyond celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories\, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight. \nRegular museum admission.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/above-and-beyond/2023-04-20/
LOCATION:Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum\, 28210 W Park Hwy\, Ashland\, NE\, 68003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230224T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161458Z
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SUMMARY:Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Giant sculptures of sea life\, made from marine debris collected on Oregon’s beaches\, graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways. The epic exhibit\, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea\, at Lauritzen Gardens includes a titanic triggerfish\, a pair of grand penguins\, and an 11-foot-long shark named Chompers! More than a set of eye-catching sculptures\, these thought-provoking pieces are designed to inspire conversations about conservation and generate positive changes and behaviors towards the environment.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/washed-ashore-art-to-save-the-sea/2023-04-20/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230224T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T162523Z
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk®: "Living Things Need Water"
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/storywalk-living-things-need-water/2023-04-20/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230308T194131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T194216Z
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Junior Academy of Sciences State Science Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Nebraska Junior Academy of Sciences State Science Fair will be held in person at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln on Thursday\, April 20\, 2023. Please join us at 2:30pm for the awards presentation in the Weary Center on campus.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/nebraska-junior-academy-of-science-state-science-fair/
LOCATION:Nebraska Wesleyan University\, 5000 St Paul Ave.\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230316T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191231Z
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SUMMARY:Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
DESCRIPTION:This April\, 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 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plus\, our hearing display including a hearing simulator will be featured throughout the month to teach visitors young and old about the science of hearing\, what causes hearing loss and what hearing loss sounds like to a person with no hearing concerns. \nMonthly feature: Hearing Display\, available during Hall of History open hours \nWeekly features: \nMarble Run (physics\, gravity)            M-F April 3-7\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm \nPrinter Press (ink pressing)               M-F April 10-14\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm \nMolding Process (molds\, statues)    M-F April 17-21\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/hall-of-history-hands-on-weekly-activities/2023-04-20/
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:20230420T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230222T185341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T185341Z
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SUMMARY:Legos at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kearney Library for some brick-snapping fun! Come design and build your own creations. The library will provide the Legos\, you just need to bring your imagination along. No registration is required for this event.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/legos-at-the-library-2/2023-04-20/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230223T193429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T193429Z
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Tech Careers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides participants with basic knowledge and definitions of technology terms and concepts. The goal of this workshop is to “demystify” tech by providing clear definitions of the five areas of tech as defined by the AIM Institute. \nParticipants will learn the technical foundation needed to gain access to the area’s fastest-growing H3(high demand\, high skill\, high wage) technology careers. \n\n\n\n\nThis event will be offered in-person.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/demystifying-tech-careers-workshop/
LOCATION:AIM Brain Exchange\, 1902 Harney St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230221T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T213052Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine Fish Hatchery Tours
DESCRIPTION:Located in a pine-covered valley one mile east and one mile north of Valentine\, the Valentine Fish Hatchery is one of five hatcheries in Nebraska. Spread over 700 acres\, the hatchery handles millions of fish eggs annually (60 million walleye eggs\, for example). Last year\, lakes in Cherry County alone were stocked with some 675\,000 fish. Visitors are welcome during normal working hours. The hatchery also houses largemouth bass and bluegill year round. These species are allowed to spawn naturally in the hatchery ponds\, and fingerlings are collected for distribution in the fall. \nContact the hatchery in advance – 402-376-2244 – to schedule a tour of the facilities. The hatchery is open to the public during normal working hours. \nGovernment Canyon\, located on the north end of the property\, offers a variety of opportunities for hikers\, bikers\, bird watchers and wildlife photographers.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/valentine-fish-hatchery-tours/2023-04-21/
LOCATION:Valentine Fish Hatchery\, 90164 Hatchery Road\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230308T192732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T192732Z
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SUMMARY:2023 NAS Annual Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska Academy of Sciences on April 21 for the 2023 Annual Spring Meeting on the campus of Nebraska Wesleyan University. \nThe 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. Concurrent sessions will host selected themes across a range of scientific disciplines. \nFollowing lunch\, Dr. Jason Bartz will present “Prion and Prion-like Diseases\,” for the  2023 Maiben Lecture. \nDr. Bartz has been investigating prions for over 30 years. Dr. Bartz’s research has investigated interspecies transmission\, pathogenesis\, and the biology of prion strains. Dr. Bartz’s group has developed novel whole animal and in vitro models of prion disease and\, more importantly\, the results from these systems have changed the paradigm of how a protein-only infectious agent can perform complex biological tasks. More recently\, Dr. Bartz has expanded his studies to include the interaction of prions with the environment by leveraging his expertise in prion biology with collaborators in environmental engineering resulting in fundamental discoveries on how prions interface with the environment influences the biology of prion disease. Dr. Bartz is currently on the editorial board of numerous peer-reviewed journals including PLoS Pathogens and the Journal of Virology\, has chaired numerous national and international prion advisory groups and serves on numerous grant review panels\, both in the United States and abroad. \nPlease contact nebacad@unl.edu with questions and visit neacadsci.org for more information \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/2023-nas-annual-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:Nebraska Wesleyan University\, 5000 St Paul Ave.\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155306
CREATED:20230216T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T163229Z
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SUMMARY:Above and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum to view their latest exhibit\, Above and Beyond. \nAbove and Beyond celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories\, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight. \nRegular museum admission.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/above-and-beyond/2023-04-21/
LOCATION:Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum\, 28210 W Park Hwy\, Ashland\, NE\, 68003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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