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SUMMARY:Pop In Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Lincoln City Libraries and Morrill Hall to learn more about green energy through stories\, songs\, and movement at the April 8 Pop In Storytime event.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/pop-in-storytime/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall\, 645 North 14th Street\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68588
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment,Science (general),Technology
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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/2023-04-08/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall\, 645 North 14th Street\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68588
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T223406Z
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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/2023-04-08/
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:20230408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230203T203014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T165601Z
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SUMMARY:Science Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Saturday as part of The RiverFront’s Eggcellent Adventure from 2-4pm on April 8. Stop by the NE SciFest booth by the back side of the amphitheater for this free family friendly time that will feature a STEAM scavenger hunt. Turn your completed scavenger hunt in by 4pm to win a prize (while supplies last). \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/science-saturday/
LOCATION:Omaha RiverFront\, 1001 Douglas Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20240308T161041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T161041Z
UID:10000769-1680966000-1680969600@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/2023-04-08/
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:20230408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230223T194224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T194224Z
UID:10000734-1680976800-1680982200@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/2023-04-08/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
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/2023-04-09/
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:20230409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
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/2023-04-09/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230224T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T162523Z
UID:10000744-1681030800-1681059600@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/2023-04-09/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230214T145934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T145934Z
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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-2/2023-04-09/
LOCATION:The Durham Museum\, 801 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230303T223232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T223406Z
UID:10000788-1681045200-1681048800@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/2023-04-09/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall\, 645 North 14th Street\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68588
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/planetariumPanFinal.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20240308T161041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T161041Z
UID:10000770-1681052400-1681056000@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/2023-04-09/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall\, 645 North 14th Street\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68588
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/planetariumPanFinal.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230221T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T213052Z
UID:10000676-1681113600-1681146000@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/2023-04-10/
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:20230410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230216T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T163229Z
UID:10000646-1681117200-1681146000@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/2023-04-10/
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:20230410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230224T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161458Z
UID:10000711-1681117200-1681146000@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/2023-04-10/
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:20230410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230224T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T162523Z
UID:10000745-1681117200-1681146000@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/2023-04-10/
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:20230410T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230316T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191231Z
UID:10000829-1681138800-1681144200@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/2023-04-10/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230221T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T213052Z
UID:10000677-1681200000-1681232400@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/2023-04-11/
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:20230411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230216T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T163229Z
UID:10000647-1681203600-1681232400@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/2023-04-11/
LOCATION:Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum\, 28210 W Park Hwy\, Ashland\, NE\, 68003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AboveBeyond_Square.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230224T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161458Z
UID:10000712-1681203600-1681232400@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/2023-04-11/
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:20230411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230224T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T162523Z
UID:10000746-1681203600-1681232400@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/2023-04-11/
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:20230411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230303T174213Z
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SUMMARY:Seniors Understanding Nature 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join Fontenelle Forest for their Seniors Understanding Nature (SUN) lecture series at the Nature Center on April 11. The April 11 lecture will cover Butterfly Observation Over the Years. \nJoanne Langabee and Holly Hofreiter have been doing research for Lauritzen Gardens and Fontenelle Forest for several years. They will talk about their experiences\, common butterflies of our area and how to ID them by behavior and markings. They’ll also share research data which shows the fluctuation of butterfly populations\, and they will discuss what can contribute to these changes. You’ll also learn how you can help to increase butterfly numbers in your yard. \nSnacks and coffee are available before the presentation. This program is for adults ages 55 and up who enjoy learning about the natural world. \nThis event is free for members or with daily admission.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/seniors-understanding-nature-2023/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest\, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T160000
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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/2023-04-11/
LOCATION:The Durham Museum\, 801 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T190144Z
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SUMMARY:Shutterfly Study Hall
DESCRIPTION:Set aside some time to visit the Kearney Library and work on your Shutterfly photo book. This “study hall” will allow you time to work on your project with Connie Jelkin and library staff on hand to assist with your questions. You can work on a library computer in the Makerspace OR bring your own device.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/shutterfly-study-hall/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230316T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191231Z
UID:10000830-1681225200-1681230600@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/2023-04-11/
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:20230411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230309T165950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T145648Z
UID:10000815-1681236000-1681239600@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Nerd Nite
DESCRIPTION:Nerd Nite Omaha is a monthly-ish informal gathering at which nerds get together for nerdery of all sorts (well\, mostly presentations and drinking). Nerds and non-nerds alike\, join us on April 11 at 6pm at Saro Cider Lounge to meet\, drink\, and learn something new. \nOne of April’s presenters includes Jesse Bell\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Claire M. Hubbard Professor of Water\, Climate\, and Health Program in the College of Public Health at UNMC. \nEntry to Nerd Nite Omaha is free and open to all.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/nerd-nite/
LOCATION:Saro Cider Lounge\, 1012 S 10th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Astronomy,Environment,Fitness,Food & Drink,Health & Medicine,Plants,Science (general),Technology,Weather
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230222T190526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T190526Z
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: DC League of Super-Pets
DESCRIPTION:Come watch “DC League of Super-Pets” at the Kearney Library! Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends\, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis side-by-side. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped\, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack —Ace the Hound\, PB the potbellied pig\, Merton the turtle\, and Chip the squirrel to master their own newfound powers and help rescue the superheroes. Rated PG.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/family-movie-night-dc-league-of-super-pets/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141404
CREATED:20230407T150730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T151015Z
UID:10000843-1681241400-1681246800@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:National Geographic Live: View From Above with astronaut Terry Virts
DESCRIPTION:Step back\, about 220 miles from Earth\, and experience our planet from a new perspective. Gain a deeper understanding of our planet’s beauty\, climate\, and place in the universe from former International Space Station Commander Terry Virts\, who took hours of video and hundreds of thousands of still images from the station’s 360-degree viewing module. As a NASA astronaut\, pilot of the space shuttle Endeavour\, and crew member on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft\, Virts spent 200 consecutive days in space—one of the longest continuous space missions of any NASA astronaut. Virts appears in the 2016 IMAX film A Beautiful Planet and is the author of View from Above: An Astronaut Photographs the World. \nPilot and astronaut Terry Virts has logged over 5\,300 flight hours in more than 40 different aircraft including the F-16 “Viper” and the Space Shuttle. He has taken more photographs from space than any other astronaut.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/national-geographic-live-view-from-above-with-astronaut-terry-virts/
LOCATION:Holland Performing Arts Center\, 1200 Douglas Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141405
CREATED:20230221T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T213052Z
UID:10000678-1681286400-1681318800@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/2023-04-12/
LOCATION:Valentine Fish Hatchery\, 90164 Hatchery Road\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141405
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/2023-04-12/
LOCATION:Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum\, 28210 W Park Hwy\, Ashland\, NE\, 68003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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