Visit The RiverFront for a celebration of Earth Day! Organizations from around the Omaha Community will be on hand to discuss their nature and sustainability practices. Step aboard one of Metro Transit’s electric buses parked in Lewis & Clark Landing to learn more about their impact. Then, head over to Heartland of America Park for an afternoon movie in […]
STEM Sundays is a bi-weekly program where families can explore STEM together amidst nature at Fontenelle Forest. Each session will provide hands-on activities, a theme-based hike, and a craft or take-home activity that will spark curiosity and foster collaboration. Ignite a love for learning in the heart of the Forest every other Sunday! Registration required.
On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. Marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures made from more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles, while discovering […]
Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty, muddy, green, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy, […]
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 during regular business hours. Stop by each week to check out the rotating activities! Weekly Features: April 1 – 7: Comic Book Station Make your own comic book […]
Spring into Science and celebrate Earth Day at a FREE event for families on Monday, April 22 at Southeast Community College Lincoln. Come have fun with friends and family and learn about Science with exciting activities, great prizes and enjoy free food (pizza) too! Some of the activities you’ll enjoy: DNA Helix Musical Chairs Playground Physics […]
On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. Marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures made from more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles, while discovering […]
Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty, muddy, green, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy, […]
Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5, at Fontenelle Forest, that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science theme is explored through crafts, outdoor […]
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 during regular business hours. Stop by each week to check out the rotating activities! Weekly Features: April 1 – 7: Comic Book Station Make your own comic book […]
Join Film Streams for their next Science on Screen film, PICTURE A SCIENTIST , on April 23. The film explores the experience of sexual harassment and gender inequality many women in STEM experience and the groundswell of researchers pushing back and making strides. After the film there is a panel discussion with Tiffany Gamble, Dr. […]
Join Fontenelle Forest for an evening of feathered fun during Raptor Trivia Night at Kros Strain in partnership with NE SciFest! This engaging and educational event will test your wits and give you the opportunity to see several of our educational raptor ambassadors up close. Get ready to put your raptor knowledge to the test […]
