Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
2023-04-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-28 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
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.

StoryWalk®: "Living Things Need Water"
2023-04-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
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.

Mueller Planetarium
2023-04-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-23 15:00 - 16:00 | University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall, 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588
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.
The following are the currently available shows:
The Little Star That Could: Saturdays at 11am
A Starry Tale: Fridays at 1pm, Saturday and Sundays at 1pm
Dream to Fly: Fridays at 4pm, Saturday and Sundays at 3pm

Sunday Science with The Bad Astronomer, Phil Plait
2023-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Site-1 Brewing, 2566 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Come out to Site-1 Brewing on Sunday, April 23 at 4pm to hear from The Bad Astronomer, Phil Plait.
Join Phil as he talks about his new book, “Under Alien Skies.” Following his presentation, you are invited to ask Phil all your science questions. Books will be available for purchase at this event.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel the universe? How would Saturn’s rings look from a spaceship sailing just above them? If you were falling into a black hole, what’s the last thing you’d see before getting spaghettified? While traveling in person to most of these amazing worlds may not be possible—yet—the would-be space traveler need not despair: you can still take the scenic route through the galaxy with renowned astronomer and science communicator Philip Plait.
Philip Plait, PhD, is an astronomer, sci-fi dork, TV documentary talking head, and all-around science enthusiast. The author of Bad Astronomy and Death from the Skies!, he writes the Bad Astronomy newsletter and lives in Colorado.
This is a free, all ages event. Tickets are required due to venue capacity.

Valentine Fish Hatchery Tours
2023-04-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Valentine Fish Hatchery, 90164 Hatchery Road, Valentine, NE, 69201, United States
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.
Contact 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.
Government Canyon, located on the north end of the property, offers a variety of opportunities for hikers, bikers, bird watchers and wildlife photographers.

Above and Beyond
2023-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, 68003, United States
Stop by the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum to view their latest exhibit, Above and Beyond.
Above 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.
Regular museum admission.

An Evening with Astronomer Phil Plait
2023-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Merryman Performing Arts Center, 225 W. 22nd St., Kearney, NE, 68845, United States
What would it be like to sail above Saturn’s rings, watch an eclipse from the Moon or stare in awe as sunset brings a million brilliant stars to the sky of a planet in a star cluster?
Astronomer and renowned science communicator Phil Plait will take you to these distant worlds during an upcoming appearance in Kearney.
He’ll speak 7 p.m. April 24 at the Merryman Performing Arts Center, 225 W. 22nd St., and sign copies of his new book, “Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer’s Guide to the Universe.” The event is sponsored by the University of Nebraska at Kearney chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society and the UNK College of Arts and Sciences. It’s free and open to the public.
After earning his doctorate in astronomy at the University of Virginia, Plait worked on the Hubble Space Telescope as a NASA contractor at the Goddard Space Flight Center. He began a career in public outreach and education with the Bad Astronomy website and blog, debunking bad science and popular misconceptions. The book “Bad Astronomy” was released in 2002, followed in 2008 by “Death From The Skies!” Plait hosted the TV show “Phil Plait’s Bad Universe” on the Discovery Channel in 2010 and was the head science writer for “Bill Nye Saves the World” on Netflix. His blog has been hosted by Discover Magazine, Slate and Syfy Wire and he’s appeared on numerous television networks.
Plait has given talks about science and pseudoscience at venues across the U.S. and internationally, including the Kennedy Space Center, Dryden Flight Research Center, Space Telescope Science Institute and Hayden Planetarium. He uses images, audio and video clips in entertaining and informative multimedia presentations packed with humor and backed by solid science.

Meet a Meteorologist
2023-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Site-1 Brewing, 2566 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Grab a beer and get your questions ready for our “Meet a Meteorologist” event with KETV NewsWatch 7’s very own Caitlin Harvey.
Caitlin will be at Site-1 Brewing (Farnam location) on April 25 at 7pm to talk about her education, work and all things weather at this free event. After Caitlin’s talk, you will have the chance to have all your weather and meteorology questions answered by the expert.
Caitlin Harvey is a Meteorologist with KETV NewsWatch 7 in Omaha. Growing up just outside of Kansas City, Missouri, Caitlin is no stranger to severe weather and dramatic temperature changes. Her earliest weather memory came at the age of 4, when a tornado warning forced her family outside into the storm cellar. Though no damage came from the warning, that memory sparked a fascination and passion for weather and to learn what caused such severe weather.
Caitlin attended the University of Missouri in Columbia and earned a degree in Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences – with an emphasis in Atmospheric Science, in 2016. Caitlin interned with NBC affiliate KOMU and went on to work at KMIZ in Columbia, Missouri and KDRV in Medford, Oregon.
Outside of work, Caitlin is part of a proud “geek” family. She is happily married to her husband, Skip, a comic book creator and artist, and a proud pet parent to Starbuck, Maeby, Gerbie, and Noodle. She enjoys swimming, water skiing, sailing, cosplay and karaoke.
This event is all ages, and FREE, though a ticket is required due to space capacity. Reserve your tickets here.

Day Camp – Master Builders – LEGO
2023-04-27 08:00 - 16:30 | Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P Street, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Join the Lincoln Children’s Museum on April 27 for a school-out CAMP PLAY! day: “Master Builders – LEGO”
Everything is awesome during this LEGO day camp! Campers can look forward to S.T.E.A.M. activities incorporating LEGOs, building their own creations and hands-on activities that are sure to inspire the master builder in everyone.
Themed activities and play time will include exhibit floor time where public visitors may be present.
Schedule:
Check-In: 8:00am – 8:30am
Check-Out: 4:00pm-4:30pm
Day Camp Pricing: Member $48/ Non-Member $63
Registration required.

Day Camp – Celebrate Arbor Day
2023-04-28 08:00 - 16:30 | Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P Street, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Join the Lincoln Children’s Museum on April 28 for a school-out CAMP PLAY! day: “Celebrate Arbor Day.”
Campers will celebrate Arbor Day as they learn about trees through hands-on activities, Museum play in our Arbor Day Exhibit, and more. Kiddos are sure to have a tree-mendous time!
Themed activities and play time will include exhibit floor time where public visitors may be present.
Schedule:
Check-In: 8:00am – 8:30am
Check-Out: 4:00pm-4:30pm
Day Camp Pricing: Member $48/ Non-Member $63
Registration required.

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
2023-04-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
Celebrate Arbor Day at Lauritzen Gardens by taking a walk through the arboretum or the woodland walk. The first 100 households will receive a FREE tree seedling. Included with admission.
