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Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town
Breathe Easy: Respiratory Therapists and the Evolution of a Profession
Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater 1340 Mike Fahey St., OmahaWeek of Events
NE SciFest Ice Cream
Available all April long, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: ANIMAL HOUSE. Animal House: Cake Mix Ice Cream, Frosted Animal Cookies and Cookie Dough. For the entire month of April, every Animal House Ice Cream Pint sold, $1 will be donated to NE SciFest.
Walk to the Moon Challenge
NE SciFest is challenging everyone in Nebraska to show their love of science by participating in a 30-day exercise challenge that will collectively take us to the moon. The challenge will start April 1, and end on April 30. Any type of exercise will count (miles, minutes or steps) and ALL exercise will be converted […]
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NE SciFest Essay Contest
The NE SciFest Essay Contest is back again. This year we want you to write an essay answering the question below and be entered to win a NE SciFest swag package. This year’s SciFest essay question: In honor of our keynote speaker – and her high school science teacher and mentor, Mr. Carlock, who encouraged […]
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NE SciFest Social Media Trivia
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 […]
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NE SciFest Scavenger Hunt
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! […]
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NE SciFest Art Contest
Back for a fourth year is the NE SciFest Art Contest. Using our keynote speakers’ background in animal behavior as inspiration, create artwork that reflects your favorite animal. Three winners will receive a swag bag of NE SciFest goodies. All entries must meet the following requirements: All entrants must live in the state of Nebraska […]
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StoryWalk®: “Feathers for Lunch”
StoryWalk®: “Feathers for Lunch”
Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and read about the adventures and escapades of an escaped house cat who encounters twelve common birds in the backyard. Following along with the story “Feathers for Lunch” by Lois Ehlert, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with […]
$9 – $15
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BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
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 […]
$9 – $15
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Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
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 […]
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Breathe Easy: Respiratory Therapists and the Evolution of a Profession
Breathe Easy: Respiratory Therapists and the Evolution of a Profession
Respiratory therapists are crucial members of the health care team whose work has only become more recognized since the COVID-19 pandemic. “Breathe Easy: Respiratory Therapists and the Evolution of a Profession,” presented by UNMC’s new Master of Respiratory Care program, features the movie “Breathe,” starring Andrew Garfield, followed by a professional panel on ethics, quality, […]
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BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
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 […]
$9 – $15
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StoryWalk®: “Feathers for Lunch”
StoryWalk®: “Feathers for Lunch”
Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and read about the adventures and escapades of an escaped house cat who encounters twelve common birds in the backyard. Following along with the story “Feathers for Lunch” by Lois Ehlert, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with […]
$9 – $15
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Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
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 […]
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The Prairie Astronomy Club April Meeting
The Prairie Astronomy Club April Meeting
The Prairie Astronomy Club was founded in 1961 as a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the study of Astronomy and related subjects for the benefit of its members and the general public. The club presently has over 80 members with a wide variety of interests ranging from simple naked-eye sky gazing to deep-sky objects, variable […]