Science is all around us so let's have some virtual fun! Running every day through the festival we’re bringing back our NE SciFest Social Media Science Trivia. Everyday we will be posting a trivia question (riddle, clue, etc.) on our social media pages related to science. All you need to do is respond with the […]
Let's go outside and hunt for science! Download the scavenger hunt (below) and go out and search for science. Ten quests await you - no matter where you live in Nebraska. You have all month long, April 1-30, to complete these tasks. Tag us on social media or email us and share your completed hunt! […]
Available all April long, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: GALACTIC PEANUT BUTTER BLISS . Galactic Peanut Butter Bliss: Chocolate Ice Cream, Reese's Cups, Cookie Dough and Reese's Pieces. For the entire month of April, every Galactic Peanut Butter Bliss Pint sold, $1 will be donated to NE SciFest.
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 […]
"Our Wildflowers" is a collection of paintings by Betni Kalk that are inspired by wildflowers from Nebraska and beyond. The exhibit, at Lauritzen Gardens, features vibrant depictions of the insects that rely on these flowers, tranquil tree groupings framed by sunlight, and dramatic cloudscapes that hover over the Nebraska landscape. Each piece invites viewers to […]
Get ready to go birding by participating in the Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we […]
Join Fontenelle Forest for a naturalist-led stroll on our Riverview Boardwalk. We’ll take plenty of time to stop and observe the many wonders of the Forest that can be experienced from the boardwalk. This program is designed for all seniors or other adults who may have mobility challenges. Pre-registration is required.
Let your imagination run wild as you explore the Kearney Public Library's collection of STEM toys, including KEVA Planks, Straws & Connectors, Snap Circuits, Magna-Tiles, and much more! For ages 5-14. To reserve a spot, please log in with your library credentials. You may also book by phone or at your nearest library.
Join the Kearney Public Library for a hands-on STEM program designed especially for you and your preschooler. Tinker Tots is a STEM-based learning program for children ages 2–5. Fun, playful activities will engage the mind and body as your child builds their fine motor skills and creativity. An adult caregiver must remain with the participating […]
Let your imagination run wild as you explore the Kearney Public Library's collection of STEM toys, including KEVA Planks, Straws & Connectors, Snap Circuits, Magna-Tiles, and much more! For ages 5-14. To reserve a spot, please log in with your library credentials. You may also book by phone or at your nearest library.
Join the Kearney Public Library for a hands-on STEM program designed especially for you and your preschooler. Tinker Tots is a STEM-based learning program for children ages 2–5. Fun, playful activities will engage the mind and body as your child builds their fine motor skills and creativity. An adult caregiver must remain with the participating […]
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver, […]
