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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/2023-04-16/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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/2023-04-16/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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-2/2023-04-16/
LOCATION:The Durham Museum\, 801 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230303T223232Z
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/2023-04-16/
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:20230416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20240308T161041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T161041Z
UID:10000772-1681657200-1681660800@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/2023-04-16/
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:20230417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230221T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T213052Z
UID:10000681-1681718400-1681750800@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/2023-04-17/
LOCATION:Valentine Fish Hatchery\, 90164 Hatchery Road\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230216T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T163229Z
UID:10000653-1681722000-1681750800@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/2023-04-17/
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:20230417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230224T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161458Z
UID:10000718-1681722000-1681750800@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/2023-04-17/
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:20230417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230224T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T162523Z
UID:10000752-1681722000-1681750800@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/2023-04-17/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Fitness,Plants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230316T184952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T185121Z
UID:10000822-1681732800-1681740000@www.nescifest.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/human-neuro.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230316T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191231Z
UID:10000834-1681743600-1681749000@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/2023-04-17/
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:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230209T192724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T192724Z
UID:10000622-1681804800-1681812000@www.nescifest.com
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230221T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T213052Z
UID:10000682-1681804800-1681837200@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/2023-04-18/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AboveBeyond_Square.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230224T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161458Z
UID:10000719-1681808400-1681837200@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/2023-04-18/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230224T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T162523Z
UID:10000753-1681808400-1681837200@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/2023-04-18/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/genealogy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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)
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:20230418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nescifest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BuildConnectCreate.jpgUSE.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230216T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T163229Z
UID:10000655-1681894800-1681923600@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/2023-04-19/
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:20230419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134946
CREATED:20230224T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161458Z
UID:10000721-1681981200-1682010000@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/2023-04-20/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
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