‘Sunday with a Scientist’ is a series of presentations that highlight the work of scientists, while educating children and families on a variety of topics related to science and natural history. Presenters share scientific information in a fun informal way through demonstrations, activities or by conducting science on site.
For more information, contact: Mandy Haase Thomas <mhaase2@unl.edu
The Durham Museum is asking area teachers to help celebrate the opening of the fall exhibit, Zoom into Nano. You could win a $250 Visa Gift Card for your classroom.
To register and learn more, go to: education@DurhamMuseum.org
Come find out how you an/or your company can be a part of the only Urban Agriculture Academy in the state. We are looking to add members to our advisory committee to advise, advocate and support students who are dedicating themselves to agriculture and academic success.
This event will allow you to learn more about the academy, how students are preparing for careers in agriculture and how you can become involved.
For more information/RSVP to: Mary Miller – mary.miller@ops.org 402-557-3178
Thursday, October 12th 11:30 – 12:30 OR 3:30 – 4:430
THE ENVIRONMENT: Inquiry & Documentation of Children, Teachers, & Families
It has been said that the environment should act as a kind of aquarium which reflects the ideas, ethics, attitudes and life-style of the people who live in it.
– Loris Malaguzzi, Founder of Reggio Emilia educational philosophy
Please join the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA) in collaboration with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Omaha STEM Ecosystem, for an early childhood educator initiative focused on the fundamental values of the Reggio Emilia approach. Jennifer Kesselring, NAREA board member, will be the featured speaker. Transform your learning environment, learn the importance of documentation, and tour Reggio inspired early childhood classrooms at the Zoo.
Saturday, October 21st 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Held at Omaha’s Zoo & Aquarium Lunch provided
WISTEM PRO^2 Invites you to join in a conversation with Dr. Holley, via Zoom, to present and lead the conversation about stress and burnout, emotional regulation, justice perceptions and relational attributions in the workplace.
ALL ARE WELCOME. BRING YOUR LUINCH WITH YOU!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL: unowistempro2@unomha.edu
The Omaha Zoo Foundation and the Omaha Stem Ecosystem are proud to present Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). Enjoy an evening at the Zoo with cocktails, conversation and all the details on how Dr. Marker and her team are working to save this magnificent species.
Tuesday, October 24th
6:00 p.m.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Lozier IMAX Theater
3701 S 10th St, Omaha
RSVP: Reservations are required by Friday, October 20th, as space is limited. Call Jacob at 402.738.2073 or reply to this email.
We hope to see you on October 24th
The Omaha Zoo Foundation & The Omaha Stem Ecosystem
