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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/2023-04-04/
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:Omaha Science Cafe - "Understanding the Aging Brain"
DESCRIPTION:Join Gaelle E. Doucet\, Ph.D.\, Director of the Brain Architecture\, Imaging and Cognition Laboratory at the Boys Town Institute for Human Neuroscience\, for the April 4 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents\, “Understanding the Aging Brain\,” 7pm at the Slowdown.  \nIt is clear that people do not age at the same rate. Scientists are still trying to understand why there are differences amongst individuals\, but factors such as physical activity and education seem to play a significant role in these changes. At this Science Café\, Dr. Doucet will present findings from her scientific research and share what we know about the impact of age on the brain and what can influence it. \nGaelle E. Doucet\, Ph.D.\, is the Director of the Brain Architecture\, Imaging and Cognition Laboratory. For the last 10 years\, Dr. Doucet’ research interests have involved the investigation of the brain’s architecture and its relationship to cognition in health and disease. She is a cognitive neuroscientist with expertise in functional MRI (fMRI)\, and particularly on resting-state fMRI. Her research has involved the use of multi-modal MRI to characterize the brain functional organization and she has applied this technology to answering questions about the impacts of disease on brain functional organization. \nDr. Doucet received her doctoral degree in cognitive neuroscience from the University of Caen (France) in 2010. Her work provided a description of the healthy brain intrinsic organization underlying the complex relationships between brain networks at rest in young adults. This finding offered one of the first schematic models of the brain’s functional architecture and provided a normative framework for the study of intrinsic interactions between brain networks. During her postdoctoral fellowships\, she further investigated the impact of neurological (i.e.\, epilepsy) and neuropsychiatric (i.e.\, schizophrenia and bipolar disorders) disorders on the brain architecture. \nPrior to joining Boys Town National Research Hospital\, Dr. Doucet was an assistant professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York\, NY). She has been awarded a grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to identify the brain networks in aging populations. This work aims to provide the first reliable brain functional atlas for older adults. By mapping the brain networks underlying late adulthood\, this work has the potential to elucidate how dysfunction of the brain networks contributes to neurodegenerative conditions. At Boys Town Hospital\, she plans to expand this research by focusing on age-related changes on brain activity and cognition\, from childhood to late adulthood. \nDr. Doucet has authored more than 45 peer-reviewed publications that have been cited more than 1000 times. \nScience Cafés address the latest hot science topics in casual settings like pubs and coffeehouses. The events  are open to everyone (21 and older). \nUsing plain language\, an easygoing atmosphere and inclusive conversation\, these interactive events are welcoming and comfortable for people with no science background. Each presentation is followed by a question-and-answer period.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/omaha-science-cafe/
LOCATION:Slowdown\, 729 N 14th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine,Science (general)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T170000
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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/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:Valentine Fish Hatchery\, 90164 Hatchery Road\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152033
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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/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum\, 28210 W Park Hwy\, Ashland\, NE\, 68003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T170000
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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/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152033
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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/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152033
CREATED:20230214T145353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T145545Z
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SUMMARY:Hall of Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Stop by The Durham Museum now until April 16 to see the Hall of Heroes exhibit. \nThis popular traveling exhibition celebrates and explores both the history and science behind America’s fascination with superheroes and how they impacted our popular culture throughout the 20th century and beyond. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to explore\, learn and test their heroic abilities at engaging and challenging interactive stations. \nEver wonder how your favorite super-powered characters were created? Hall of Heroes provides an immersive experience for visitors to understand the world of heroes\, crime-fighters and gadgets. Their journey takes them through several themed environments with surprises around every corner. Visitors will explore the histories of heroes and the circumstances that created them\, while discovering the ideals that make them the heroes that we know and love. \nRegular museum admission.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/hall-of-heroes/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:The Durham Museum\, 801 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152033
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/2023-04-05/
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:20230406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152033
CREATED:20230221T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T213052Z
UID:10000674-1680768000-1680800400@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/2023-04-06/
LOCATION:Valentine Fish Hatchery\, 90164 Hatchery Road\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152033
CREATED:20230216T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T163229Z
UID:10000642-1680771600-1680800400@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/2023-04-06/
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:20230406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230224T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161458Z
UID:10000707-1680771600-1680800400@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/2023-04-06/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230224T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T162523Z
UID:10000741-1680771600-1680800400@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/2023-04-06/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230214T145353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T145545Z
UID:10000626-1680775200-1680796800@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Hall of Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Stop by The Durham Museum now until April 16 to see the Hall of Heroes exhibit. \nThis popular traveling exhibition celebrates and explores both the history and science behind America’s fascination with superheroes and how they impacted our popular culture throughout the 20th century and beyond. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to explore\, learn and test their heroic abilities at engaging and challenging interactive stations. \nEver wonder how your favorite super-powered characters were created? Hall of Heroes provides an immersive experience for visitors to understand the world of heroes\, crime-fighters and gadgets. Their journey takes them through several themed environments with surprises around every corner. Visitors will explore the histories of heroes and the circumstances that created them\, while discovering the ideals that make them the heroes that we know and love. \nRegular museum admission.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/hall-of-heroes/2023-04-06/
LOCATION:The Durham Museum\, 801 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230316T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191231Z
UID:10000827-1680793200-1680798600@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/2023-04-06/
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:20230406T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230222T185341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T185341Z
UID:10000691-1680795900-1680799500@www.nescifest.com
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-2/2023-04-06/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230309T190241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T190255Z
UID:10000816-1680854400-1680885000@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Day Camp – Across the Desert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lincoln Children’s Museum on April 7 for a school-out CAMP PLAY! day: “Across the Desert.” \nWe’re headed to the desert for this day camp! We’ll take a look at the desert’s climate along with desert animals and their habitats\, plus explore a variety of nature topics through hands-on activities and experiments. \nThemed activities and play time will include exhibit floor time where public visitors may be present. \nSchedule: \nCheck-In: 8:00am – 8:30am \nCheck-Out: 4:00pm-4:30pm \nDay Camp Pricing: Member $48/ Non-Member $63 \nRegistration required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/day-camp-across-the-desert/
LOCATION:Lincoln Children’s Museum\, 1420 P Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Plants,Science (general),Weather
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230221T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T213052Z
UID:10000675-1680854400-1680886800@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/2023-04-07/
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:20230407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
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/2023-04-07/
LOCATION:Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum\, 28210 W Park Hwy\, Ashland\, NE\, 68003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
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/2023-04-07/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230224T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T162523Z
UID:10000742-1680858000-1680886800@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/2023-04-07/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230214T145353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T145545Z
UID:10000627-1680861600-1680883200@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Hall of Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Stop by The Durham Museum now until April 16 to see the Hall of Heroes exhibit. \nThis popular traveling exhibition celebrates and explores both the history and science behind America’s fascination with superheroes and how they impacted our popular culture throughout the 20th century and beyond. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to explore\, learn and test their heroic abilities at engaging and challenging interactive stations. \nEver wonder how your favorite super-powered characters were created? Hall of Heroes provides an immersive experience for visitors to understand the world of heroes\, crime-fighters and gadgets. Their journey takes them through several themed environments with surprises around every corner. Visitors will explore the histories of heroes and the circumstances that created them\, while discovering the ideals that make them the heroes that we know and love. \nRegular museum admission.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/hall-of-heroes/2023-04-07/
LOCATION:The Durham Museum\, 801 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230303T181137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T181137Z
UID:10000547-1680868800-1680872400@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Denham Harman\, MD\, PhD Biomedical and Gerontology Lectureship
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is pleased to announce the 2023 annual visiting professorship named for the internationally-known scientist\, Denham Harman\, MD\, PhD. Dr. Harman’s research on aging was based on the theory that free radicals\, highly reactive molecules freed in the normal chemical process of living\, cause aging and disease through their destructive actions in cells and tissues. Joining UNMC faculty in 1958\, his work done at UNMC established the role of antioxidants in cancer and heart disease. Dr. Harman’s research led to international recognition and awards. Dr. Harman was named chair of the section of gerontology and geriatrics UNMC when it was established in 1973\, the first of any American medical school\, and continued his research as professor emeritus\, internal medicine\, at UNMC until 2010. \nThis years lecture “Synaptic Resilience and Translation to an Alzheimer’s Disease Therapy” will be given by Frank Longo\, MD\, PhD.\, the George E. & Lucy Becker Professor and Chair in the department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences at Stanford University. \nDr. Longo’s  interests include translational research in neurodegenerative disease therapeutics\, providing care in the Stanford Memory Disorders Clinic\, and mentoring medical students and other trainees. He was the recipient of the inaugural Melvin R. Goodes Prize for Excellence in Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery in 2015\, and his team’s work on Alzheimer’s therapeutics was featured on the cover of Time Magazine in 2016. \nThis free event is live in person or available via zoom (password 581835 ).
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/denham-harman-md-phd-biomedical-and-gerontology-lectureship/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)\, 42nd and Emile\, Omaha\, NE\, 68198
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230307T190519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T190519Z
UID:10000803-1680872400-1680876000@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Raptors on the Go with Fontenelle Forest
DESCRIPTION:Raptors\, along with other birds of prey like eagles and falcons\, play a vital role in our ecosystem. Join staff from Fontenelle Forest at Omaha Public Library\, to learn about what makes these raptors so amazing! All ages welcome.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/raptors-on-the-go-with-fontenelle-forest/
LOCATION:Saddlebrook Branch\, 14850 Laurel Ave.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20240308T161042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T161042Z
UID:10000795-1680872400-1680876000@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Mueller Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:Mueller Planetarium is located inside Morrill Hall. Shows are available to the public on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays. Tickets may be purchased on site at Morrill Hall. \nThe following are the currently available shows: \nThe Little Star That Could: Saturdays at 11am \nA Starry Tale: Fridays at 1pm\, Saturday and Sundays at 1pm \nDream to Fly: Fridays at 4pm\, Saturday and Sundays at 3pm
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/mueller-planetarium/2023-04-07/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall\, 645 North 14th Street\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68588
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230316T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191231Z
UID:10000828-1680879600-1680885000@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/2023-04-07/
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:20230407T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20240308T161041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T161041Z
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SUMMARY:Mueller Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:Mueller Planetarium is located inside Morrill Hall. Shows are available to the public on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays. Tickets may be purchased on site at Morrill Hall. \nThe following are the currently available shows: \nThe Little Star That Could: Saturdays at 11am \nA Starry Tale: Fridays at 1pm\, Saturday and Sundays at 1pm \nDream to Fly: Fridays at 4pm\, Saturday and Sundays at 3pm
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/mueller-planetarium/2023-04-07/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall\, 645 North 14th Street\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68588
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230303T184523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T184523Z
UID:10000548-1680888600-1680892200@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Family Fun Friday
DESCRIPTION:Join Fontenelle Forest for a fun-filled family-friendly evening on April 7 learning about Nebraska’s native animals. This month’s session will focus on Slithering Snakes! Meet some of the Forest’s educational snakes and make a snake craft to take home. Weather permitting\, we will go on a hike to look for snakes and their homes. \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/family-fun-friday/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest\, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230223T194224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T194224Z
UID:10000733-1680890400-1680895800@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:ESports - Minecraft Bedrock Tournament
DESCRIPTION:This is a Minecraft build challenge tournament. This competition is exclusively for the Minecraft Bedrock edition – can only be competed on a Nintendo Switch\, Xbox\, PlayStation\, Mobile device\, or Windows 10 Edition – Java Edition will NOT work. \nThis is a free tournament open to students in Nebraska. You will pick your team. Both students on your team do not have to be from the same school. \nThe teenage division will be Friday\, April 7th at 6pm CST – click here to register. \nThe 12 and under division will be Saturday\, April 8th at 6pm CST – click here to register. \nMore details: \n*Shoutcasters’ Choice \n*Director’s Choice \n*Most Creative Build \n*Most Realistic Build \n*Coolest Build \n​The tournament begins at 6pm \n\nCreative game mode\nNo cheats\nWe are in a flat world\, always day\nBuild theme: Will be announced shortly before the tournament\n90 minutes Build time\nThis will be streamed and shoutcasted on our Twitch – ++Twitch.tv/prairiestemesports++\n\nFor more information\, contact Kim Beck at kim.beck@prairiestem.org
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/esports-minecraft-bedrock-tournament/2023-04-07/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230303T172448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T161548Z
UID:10000515-1680897600-1680904800@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:How is the Forest different after the sun goes down? How does the full moon affect nocturnal animals? Come find out on Fontenelle Forest‘s guided Full Moon Hike. \nThe program will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons. The guided hike will proceed after the discussion. Please join us after the hike for s’mores around the bonfire.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest\, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Astronomy,Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152034
CREATED:20230216T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T163229Z
UID:10000644-1680944400-1680973200@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/2023-04-08/
LOCATION:Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum\, 28210 W Park Hwy\, Ashland\, NE\, 68003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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