Nature After Dark
2025-04-08 16:15 - 17:15 (America/Chicago) | City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Join Nature’s Educators at the Kearney Public Library to meet real, live animal ambassadors that venture into the night. Find out what these incredible animals eat, where they live, how they survive, and how we can help them. Bring your cameras and inquiring minds!
Please log in with your library credentials to reserve your place at this event. You may also book by phone or at your nearest library.

Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Virtual Training Workshop
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | NE
Do you love butterflies? Are you a community member interested in conservation and science? Then join us for Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count Virtual Training Workshop
Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count is a community science project that is designed to collect statewide data in order to better understand butterfly diversity across Nebraska. During this virtual workshop you will learn about community science, how to identify eastern/central Nebraska butterfly species, and how you can contribute to Nebraska’s Big Butterfly Count. Participants will receive project resources, guidance, and support from community science project leaders.
We are looking for dedicated volunteers that are willing to conduct a survey at least once every other week, from May 1st through September 30th.
*Attendance on both dates and one associated field day is required to participate in this project*
This workshop is FREE to attend. Register HERE.
For questions please contact jamie.bachmann@nebraska.gov or brianna.nugent@nebraska.gov
This community science project is in collaboration with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Nebraska Master Naturalist, and the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project.

Wonderful Worms
2025-04-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, 68144, United States
Help the Omaha Public Library celebrate slippery, slimy, wonderful worms! This special storytime will feature books and songs all about wiggly worms. At the conclusion of storytime, stay and observe real worms. If real worms make you squirm, don’t worry, worm-themed crafts will be available.
All supplies included. While supplies last.

Nerd Nite Omaha
2025-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Saro Cider Lounge, 1012 S 10th St., Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Nerd Nite is grounded in this super nerdy, highly engaging, fun approach to learning. A Nerd Nite talk isn’t a lecture, a symposium, or a conference preso — it’s the slightly tipsy second cousin to those.

There are three awesome talks lined up for the April event:

Drug Discovery & Research by Dr. Corey Hopkins
NASA, Mars & the Secret to Life by John Beck-Hofmann
Inside NASA’s Social Media Revolution: My MAVEN Mission Experience by Margie Sturgeon

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
2025-04-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
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 butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, make your own brick-built creations, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.

GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series: Trees to Plant and Trees to Avoid
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | NE
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 tree and learn which ones to avoid for a stunning, hassle-free landscape that lasts for years to come with Elizabeth Exstrom, Extension Educator.
Register here.

Well Elderly Group Education
2025-04-09 13:00 - 15:15 | UNMC’s Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center, 730 South 38th Avenue, Omaha, NE, 68105, United States
EngAge Wellness is looking for adults to join our first year UNMC occupational therapy students as they lead free 30 min group intervention sessions. We welcome you to join one or all sessions and provide a few minutes of valuable feedback to the students to help them become better practitioners.

The group topics include: “Aging, Health, and Occupation,” “Social Relationships,” & “Safety.”

To sign up, stop by or call the EngAge Wellness Center at 402.552.7210.

Wonderful Worms
2025-04-11 10:30 - 11:30 | South Omaha Library, 2808 Q St., Omaha, NE, 68107, United States

Petals and Pollinators: Sip and Celebrate Pollinators of the Prairie
2025-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | NMEP Food Hub, 8501 N. 30th St., Omaha, NE, 68112, United States
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 from 5-7pm. Cian Hassovic, an artist, conservationist, and educator currently serving as the AmeriCorps Conservation Director at Conservation Nebraska, will be joining to share his extensive knowledge, and Nancy Scott, from Milkweed Matter, will be discussing the work her group is doing to protect the Monarchs.
We will begin the evening with a hands-on garden mocktail workshop in which we will experiment with a variety of herbs to make colorful and unique beverages. There will also be a presentation on the importance of pollinators and the opportunity to create your own seed ball.
You’ll also learn about plants that attract pollinators & design your own collage to help you plan your pollinator-friendly garden.
Feel free to bring your own seeds to swap and share.
Registration required. Anyone under 14 must have a guardian present.

Little Learners: Seasonal Science
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
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 looking for spring shoots or falling leaves, and make your own seasonal craft to take home!

This program is geared for young children ages 7 and under. Caregivers are required to stay for the program. Dress for the weather for our hike traversing easy terrain.

Date: April 12th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
Program Fee: This program is $10 for Members and $25 for Non-members.
Pre-registration is required. Members must sign in to receive discount which will appear in the shopping cart.

The Seed Life Span with No More Empty Pots
2025-04-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Kiewit Luminarium, 345 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
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 the Luminarium! Hydroponic farming has several benefits. It maximizes space, uses less water, and is more predictable than traditional farming due to its controlled environment. Learn how rural and urban farmers are using this method now and how it may play an even bigger role in the future.

This event is included with any daily admission ticket or with a membership.

Incredible Edible Landfill
2025-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Milton R. Abrahams Branch, 5111 N. 90th St., Omaha, NE, 68134, United States
Have you ever wondered what happens once you throw something into the trash can? How important is recycling? Join the Omaha Public Library as they explore these issues in a fun (and tasty) way! Participants will use pudding, candy, cookies, cereal, and other tasty treats to create an edible landfill.
This program contains allergens such as wheat, milk, eggs, soy and tree nuts. However, the treat can be made without all the ingredients for children that still want to participate.
This is a free event for children ages 7-12. Registration is required and opens March 15. Please call 402-444-6284 to register.
Parents/caregivers must remain in the building with their child(ren) for the duration of the program.

Author Visit: Geo Rutherford
2025-04-12 14:30 - 15:30 | A.V. Sorensen Branch, 4808 Cass St., Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
Learn about the haunted hydrology from author, artist, and educator Geo Rutherford! Please join Geo, author of “Spooky Lakes,” on April 12 at 2:30pm at the AV Sorensen Branch, for a discussion about strange waters, environmental issues, Great Lakes oddities and other wet mysteries. A Q&A will follow.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Science Sunday
2025-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Omaha RiverFront, 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
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 Bombs

April 27 – Make your own Constellation

The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
2025-04-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Yates Illuminates, 3260 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
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, please confirm participation to MHAndre@Yatesilluminates.org.

Third Tuesday Bird Outings
2025-04-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, 11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, NE, 68339, United States
Join Spring Creek Prairie on April 15, from 8-10am, for an experienced birding guide and fellow birding enthusiasts for an outing along the prairie trails. Learn the birds of the prairie from spring migration to summer breeding and fall migration. Great for beginners and experts alike. Binoculars will be available for use.
Free admission. Registration is now open.

Techie Tuesday: Value Line
2025-04-15 12:15 - 12:45 | City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
This “mini” class, at The City of Kearney Public Library, reviews one of the online resources available to you for FREE with your library card. This month, we’ll be learning about Value Line. Join us on Zoom for a quick overview of the main features of this resource, and how to access it with your library card. Participants will receive an email invitation to the Zoom meeting the day of the class.
Please log in with your library credentials to reserve your place at this event. You may also book by phone or at your nearest library.

Genealogy Quest
2025-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
If you love digging into your ancestral past, this is the study hall for you! Use the Kearney Public 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!
This study hall is a partnership between the library and Buffalo County Historical Society, with special thanks to Elaine Batenhorst.

Raptor Trivia at Kros Strain
2025-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Kros Strain Brewing, 10411 Portal Rd #102, LaVista, NE, 68128, United States
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 with a thrilling trivia competition.
Questions will cover a range of topics, from species identification and habitats to their incredible hunting techniques and conservation efforts.
Prizes include raptor merch that you can only find at Fontenelle Forest!

16th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD History of Medicine Lecture
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), 42nd and Emile, Omaha, NE, 68198
Discover the true story of the Black Angels at the 16th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD History of Medicine Lecture on April 16, from noon–1 pm, online via Zoom (registration required).
Author Maria Smilios learned about the Black Angels while working as a science book editor at Springer Publishing. As a native New Yorker and lover of history, medicine, and women’s narratives, she became determined to tell their story.
“The Black Angels” is the true story of the Black nurses who, in 1929, wagered their lives by leaving the Jim Crow south and went north to work on an isolated hilltop in Staten Island at Sea View Hospital. The “pest house” was an overcrowded municipal tuberculosis sanatorium where the city sent its poorest residents, considered “uncouth and un-American consumptives” to languish and die.
Interested in attending the lecture? Register to attend via Zoom.

Smelly Science: Weasels & Skunks STINK! - POSTPONED
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, 11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, NE, 68339, United States
STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE FOR THIS EVENT!
Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission & Spring Creek Prairie for a fun and informative evening for an adult-based workshop, “Smelly Science: Weasels & Skunks Stink.” This engaging event will kick off with a half-hour deep dive into the fascinating world of weasels and skunks, exploring their unique behaviors and, of course, their famous stinks! After the indoor session, we’ll head out on a hike through the prairie, where you’ll get to participate in hands-on activities such as learning about the Eastern Spotted Skunk Community Science Project. Then, we’ll wrap things up indoors with a lively trivia game, fun goodies, and helpful resources to take home. Come for the science, stay for the fun — and be prepared for a bit of stink!
Free admission, but registration required.
Registration is now open. Click here to register for either the in-person program at Spring Creek Prairie or the Zoom broadcast.
**Note: This is an in-person event at Spring Creek Prairie, but there will be an online Zoom link for those wishing to just watch the half-hour informational presentation.
