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SUMMARY:Wonderful Worms
DESCRIPTION:Help the Omaha Public Library celebrate slippery\, slimy\, wonderful worms! This special storytime will feature books and songs all about wiggly worms. At the conclusion of storytime\, stay and observe real worms. If real worms make you squirm\, don’t worry\, worm-themed crafts will be available. \nAll supplies included. While supplies last.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/wonderful-worms-4/
LOCATION:Saddlebrook Branch\, 14850 Laurel Ave.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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SUMMARY:The Sounds of Science: Hearing Music Through Art and Science
DESCRIPTION:Stop out to Site-1 Brewing on April 29 at 7pm to learn about “The Sounds of Science: Hearing Music Through Art and Science.” \nModerated by Dr. Allison Coffin\, Associate Professor at Creighton University\, panelists Dr. Chris Strecker\, Director of the Technology Core and Spatial Hearing and Auditory Neuroscience Lab and Dr. A. Barron Breland\, Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs & Dean of the Graduate School at Creighton University\, will lead a discussion on how we perceive sound and hearing from the arts and science perspectives. \n  \nSpeaker Bios: \nDr. Chris Stecker is the Director of the Technology Core and Spatial Hearing and Auditory Neuroscience Lab. Dr. Stecker has a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science and a doctorate in cognitive psychology. His current research focuses on using behavioral\, computational\, and neuroimaging (functional MRI) techniques to study how the brain processes spatial information. \nDr. A. Barron Breland is Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs & Dean of the Graduate School at Creighton University where he previously served as Chair of the Department of Fine & Performing Arts. He holds degrees in Music Theory and Choral Conducting from the University of Georgia and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He has arranged\, conducted\, and performed broadly and across genres. He is also the Artistic Director of the Heartland Mixed Chorus. \nDr. Allison Coffin is an Associate Professor at Creighton University. Her research examines the cellular mechanisms of hearing loss from diverse toxic insults (noise\, ototoxic drugs) and works to develop preventative or restorative therapies. Current research seeks to identify occult hearing (oto) toxins and develop predictive models to determine ototoxic potential early in pre-clinical drug development. She is also the co-founder and President of the Association of Science Communicators\, a professional organization that seeks to increase the impact of science in society.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/the-sounds-of-science-hearing-music-through-art-and-science/
LOCATION:Site-1 Brewing\, 2566 Farnam Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Health & Medicine
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T170000
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SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T170000
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SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-28/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T170000
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SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Science Festival Star Party
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with NE SciFest\, we are pleased to host the Nebraska Science Festival Star Party! This event is for all lovers of space science and astronomy. On Saturday\, April 26th\, Branched Oak Observatory will open its doors and train its telescopes to the skies between the hours of 9PM and Midnight. Explore the wonders of the night sky through a variety of telescopes. See the Beehive Open Cluster\, the Hercules Globular Cluster\, the Cigar Galaxy\, the Crab Nebula and so much more! \nNote: Night sky observing is dependent on local weather conditions. \n\nAdmission: $10 Adults\, $5 for children 5 to 15. Always FREE to local astronomers setting up their own telesocpe and sharing views with the public.\nNo Registration\nOpen to Everyone\nArrive Anytime Between the Times Given\nStay for the Entire Event or As Long As You Want\nNo Park Permit Required
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/nebraska-science-festival-star-party/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th St.\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T150000
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SUMMARY:Incredible Edible Landfill
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens once you throw something into the trash can? How important is recycling? Join the Omaha Public Library as they explore these issues in a fun (and tasty) way! Participants will use pudding\, candy\, cookies\, cereal\, and other tasty treats to create an edible landfill. \nThis program contains allergens such as wheat\, milk\, eggs\, soy and tree nuts. However\, the treat can be made without all the ingredients for children that still want to participate. \nThis is a free event for children ages 7-12. Registration is required and opens April 1. Please call 402-444-4828 to register. \nParents/caregivers must remain in the building with their child(ren) for the duration of the program.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/incredible-edible-landfill-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T150000
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SUMMARY:Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television\, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong\, but the consequences are more real than you think. \nThis is a free event for teens aged 13-19.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/skeletons-on-the-screen-dr-katie-east-3/
LOCATION:Willa Cather Branch\, 905 S. 44th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T170000
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SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-26/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T150000
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SUMMARY:2025 Northeast Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Plant Fair and Market Vendors
DESCRIPTION:Held at Northeast Community College\, Chuck Pohlman Ag Complex is the 2025 Northeast Extension Master Gardener Plant Fair and Market Vendors. \nEducational speakers will be present Friday and Saturday with proceeds from the fair helping to support educational speakers and horticulture scholarships to Northeast Community College.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/2025-northeast-nebraska-extension-master-gardener-plant-fair-and-market-vendors/2025-04-26/
LOCATION:Northeast Community College Agriculture Complex\, 2301 E Benjamin Ave\, Norfolk\, NE\, 68701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20240313T183956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T184230Z
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SUMMARY:SCC Family Science Night
DESCRIPTION:Spring into Science and celebrate Earth Day at a FREE event for families on Friday\, April 25 at Southeast Community College Lincoln. \nCome have fun with friends and family and learn about Science with exciting activities\, great prizes and enjoy free food too! \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/scc-family-night/
LOCATION:Southeast Community College Lincoln\, 8800 O St.\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T200000
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SUMMARY:2025 Northeast Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Plant Fair and Market Vendors
DESCRIPTION:Held at Northeast Community College\, Chuck Pohlman Ag Complex is the 2025 Northeast Extension Master Gardener Plant Fair and Market Vendors. \nEducational speakers will be present Friday and Saturday with proceeds from the fair helping to support educational speakers and horticulture scholarships to Northeast Community College.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/2025-northeast-nebraska-extension-master-gardener-plant-fair-and-market-vendors/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Northeast Community College Agriculture Complex\, 2301 E Benjamin Ave\, Norfolk\, NE\, 68701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T114500
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250324T204511Z
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SUMMARY:Roots\, Research and Resilience:  Exploring the Future of the Nebraska Sandhills
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Ann Vinton will present “Roots\, Research and Resilience: Exploring the Future of the Nebraska Sandhills\,” for the 2025 Maiben Lecture at the Nebraska Academy of Sciences 2025 Annual Spring Meeting at the UNL East Campus Union. In her presentation\, she will blend ideas from natural and social science to explore the status and future of the Nebraska Sandhills as one of the most intact grasslands in the world. \nDr. Mary Ann Vinton grew up as a member of a five-generation family of cattle ranchers in the Nebraska Sandhills. She did an undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Wyoming\, a MS at Kansas State University\, and a PhD in Ecology at Colorado State University. She is now Professor of Biology and Director of Environmental Science at Creighton University in Omaha. Dr. Vinton teaches courses in biology\, ecology\, and environmental science. Her research program revolves around the ecosystem consequences of human impacts on plant communities\, such as impacts wrought by invasive plants or the demise of once-common plants. Her research has been supported by the National Science Foundation\, NASA-Nebraska Space Grant\, and Nebraska Environmental Trust\, and involves close mentoring of undergraduate research students. Recently\, she has returned to the Sandhills to reconnect with her roots and study how landscapes are changing with management and climate. Dr. Vinton inherited a section of land on the Dismal River from her mother and “Kinkaided” by her great\, great aunt\, Mary Crouch. The section is known as the “Aunt Mary” and is surrounded by family. She has used the Aunt Mary as a study site for biodiversity work and analyses of the landscape diversity inherent in the wet meadows and dry dunes in the Sandhills. In talking with friends and family\, Dr. Vinton has become interested in the factors that affect land management and how decisions and attitudes are often not based on science or economic optimization\, but often involve feelings of obligation and connection\, stemming from long relationships between one another and land. \nVisit neacadsci.org for more information.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/roots-research-and-resilience-exploring-the-future-of-the-nebraska-sandhills/
LOCATION:UNL East Campus Union\, 1705 Arbor Drive\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T170000
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SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
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SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250418T140900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T140900Z
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SUMMARY:Science in Space at Mercury
DESCRIPTION:Launch into Mercury on April 23 at 7pm\, to hear Anthony Galdamez\, NASA Solar System Ambassador and program manager at Kiewit Luminarium for a night of science fun. Anthony\,is a scientific astronaut candidate\, is currently researching and studying Astro-botany for future space missions. Join him for a talk on his research\, space training\, and some audience participation\, all while sipping a space themed cocktail from the master mixologists at Mercury.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/science-in-space-at-mercury/
LOCATION:Mercury\, 329 S 16th St #3\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250305T191543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T191804Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
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SUMMARY:Omaha Science Cafe - "The Teenage Brain Today"
DESCRIPTION:Join Giorgia Picci\,Ph.D.\, the Susan & George Haddix Endowed Chair in Developmental Neuroscience in the Institute for Human Neuroscience at Boys Town National Research Hospital\, for the April 22 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents\, “The Teenage Brain\,” 7pm at the Slowdown. \nThe teenage brain is built for change. Decades of research have shown that adolescence is one of the most dynamic periods of brain development. This rapid transformation is driven by a mix of biological and social factors\, including pubertal hormones\, shifting social dynamics\, and the push toward independence. This interplay creates a developmental paradox—a window of both great opportunity and heightened vulnerability. In today’s world\, added complexities like social media are reshaping the landscape of adolescence. Dr. Picci will unpack these topics and discuss how they may help explain the rising rates of mental health challenges in teens. \nScience Cafés address 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. \n\n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/omaha-science-cafe-the-brain-heals-itself/
LOCATION:Slowdown\, 729 N 14th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
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SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250310T185523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T185523Z
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SUMMARY:Incredible Edible Landfill
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens once you throw something into the trash can? How important is recycling? Join the Omaha Public Library as they explore these issues in a fun (and tasty) way! Participants will use pudding\, candy\, cookies\, cereal\, and other tasty treats to create an edible landfill. \nThis program contains allergens such as wheat\, milk\, eggs\, soy and tree nuts. However\, the treat can be made without all the ingredients for children that still want to participate. \nThis is a free event for children ages 7-12. First come first served. Childcare groups and groups larger than 10\, please call in advance. \nParents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the program.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/incredible-edible-landfill-2/
LOCATION:Charles B. Washington Branch\, 2868 Ames Ave.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250305T191543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T191804Z
UID:10001537-1745226000-1745254800@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250305T191543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T191804Z
UID:10001536-1745139600-1745168400@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-20/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250310T184245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T184245Z
UID:10001561-1745071200-1745074800@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television\, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong\, but the consequences are more real than you think. \nThis is a free event for teens aged 13-19. \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/skeletons-on-the-screen-dr-katie-east-2/
LOCATION:Milton R. Abrahams Branch\, 5111 N. 90th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine,Science (general)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250416T201016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T201016Z
UID:10001591-1745060400-1745071200@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Earth Day in the Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:Come join Mulhall’s in the Greenhouse to kick off the season and celebrate the planet with live music from local singer-songwriter Andre Vander Velde! \nLearn more about the vital research and conservation efforts dedicated to preserving the extraordinary biological diversity of the Great Plains\, presented by Lauritzen Gardens. \nWhile you’re here\, bring your garden tools\, mower blades\, scissors\, and even kitchen cutlery! Foster’s Sharpening Service will hone your blades\, preparing them for another season of use. \nEnjoy delicious lunch options from Kitchen Table\, cold-pressed juice from The Grove Juicery\, and take a moment to relax and recharge. Find your favorite new threads from Great Plains Vintage. \nStop by to chat with some amazing community partners\, including The Nature Conservancy\, Hillside Solutions\, Heron Haven\, Keep Omaha Beautiful\, Whispering Roots\, and Omaha Parks Foundation. \nSpend the afternoon in the Greenhouse\, connect with wonderful community partners\, and see how fun it can be to care for our Earth. Let’s make a positive impact together! \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/earth-day-in-the-greenhouse/
LOCATION:Mulhalls\, 3615 N 120th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250327T191122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T191122Z
UID:10001583-1745060400-1745067600@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Indigenous Foraging with the Moon Cycle - Featuring Bluebird Cultural Initiative
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, learn about the intimate relationship between Indigenous practices of plant foraging and the cycles of the moon. Sicangu Lakota artist and educator Steve Tamayo will share insight on the many plant medicines Indigenous communities have relied on for generations\, how these relationships with plant relatives were impacted by colonization\, and how they remain vital still today. \n\nSteve Tamayo is the founder of the nonprofit Bluebird Cultural Initiative. The organization’s mission is to provide meaningful programming to the community that enriches their understanding of the history and cultural traditions of Native American peoples of the Great Plains.  \n  \nThis event is included with any daily admission ticket or with a membership at Kiewit Luminarium.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/indigenous-foraging-with-the-moon-cycle-featuring-bluebird-cultural-initiative/
LOCATION:Kiewit Luminarium\, 345 Riverfront Drive\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250313T161446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T161446Z
UID:10001565-1745056800-1745060400@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Seeds & Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, educational\, and hands-on activity for the whole family? Bring your loved ones closer to nature with Crete Public Library‘s Seeds & Sprouts program! Whether you’re seasoned gardeners or total beginners\, there’s something for everyone.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/seeds-sprouts/
LOCATION:Crete Public Library\, 1515 Forest Ave\, Crete\, NE\, 68333\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Plants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250305T191543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T191804Z
UID:10001535-1745053200-1745082000@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-19/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250310T183952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T184031Z
UID:10001560-1744984800-1744988400@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television\, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong\, but the consequences are more real than you think. \nThis is a free event for teens aged 13-19. \nRegistration is required and opens March 15. Call 402-444-5780 to register.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/skeletons-on-the-screen-dr-katie-east/
LOCATION:Saddlebrook Branch\, 14850 Laurel Ave.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine,Science (general)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035405
CREATED:20250404T210315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T210315Z
UID:10001587-1744981200-1744986600@www.nescifest.com
SUMMARY:Beauty View Dairy Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Beauty View Dairy Farm is offering tours on April 18 at 10am and 1pm to the public for NE SciFest. \nThe hour and a half tour includes: \nBaby Calf \nHands on STEM activities \nMilking Parlor \nFeeding Cows \nCost is $5 per youth\, $8 per adult. \nPlease email nescifest@gmail.com to register. There needs to be a $40 minimum per each group for the tour to occur.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/beauty-view-dairy-farm-tour/2025-04-18/2/
LOCATION:Beauty View Farm\, 2075 Co Rd K\, Wahoo\, NE\, 68066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals
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