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April | April | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 - When I Grow Up: Girls STEAM Career Day
8:00 am-1:00 pm May 4, 2018 Girls in the 7th to 12th grades are invited to participate in this event. Girls will be introduced to STEAM professionals, exposed to interactive STEAM design activities, and will be given the opportunity to network one-on-one to discuss employment and educational opportunities. Location: Metropolitan Community College Fort Campus Room (5300 North 30th St. Omaha, NE 68111) - UNO Public Planetarium
5:30 pm-6:30 pm May 4, 2018 Discover the final frontier in a series of shows at the Mallory Kountze Planetarium located in the Durham Science Center on UNO’s campus. Costs are $4.00 per person. For more information contact the UNO physics department at unophysics@unomaha.edu.
| 5 - Family Nature Club
9:00 am-9:45 am May 5, 2018 Family Nature Club will focus on the countless sensory experiences of nature. Help your child build a lifelong love of nature, science, and learning! Children will engage in hands-on activities and explorations while learning scientific concepts and building their understanding of the natural world. These 45 minute family-friendly nature classes are suitable for children of all ages and their caregivers. Family Nature Club is held on Saturday mornings starting May 5, 2018. Meet at the entrance of Bay Family Children’s Adventure Trails at 9 a.m. For more information: http://www.omahazoo.com/join-a-club - Keep Omaha Beautiful Spring Cleanup
3:00 pm-5:00 pm May 5, 2018
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6 | 7 | 8 - Charles Darwin Foundation Lunch and Learn
12:00 pm-1:00 pm May 8, 2018 Wild Kingdom Pavilion Auditoriumm (Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium) Dr. Arturo Izurieta Executive Director of the Charles Darwin Foundation The Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands is an international NGO dedicated to scientific research. Since 1959 the foundation has ensured conservation success with collaborations and partnerships including governments and agencies and individual researchers. These partnerships allow for joint research projects, knowledge transfer, data management, volunteer support and training, facilitation of research and advancement of conservation programming including ecosystem protection, recovery plans, prevention of invasive species impacts and sustainable food production. The mission of the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station is to provide knowledge and assistance through scientific research and complementary action to ensure the conservation of the environment and biodiversity in the Galapagos.
| 9 | 10 | 11 - National Public Gardens Day at Lauritzen Gardens
9:00 am-5:00 pm May 11, 2018 Lauritzen Gardens, along with many other public gardens across the United States, will celebrate National Public Gardens Day. It is viewed as the unofficial beginning of the gardening season. National Public Gardens Day was founded by the American Public Gardens Association to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their role in promoting environmental stewardship and education in communities nationwide. As many as 500 member institutions will participate by offering special events and activities for visitors. Lauritzen Gardens, along with many other public gardens across the United States, will celebrate National Public Gardens Day. It is viewed as the unofficial beginning of the gardening season. Visitors to Lauritzen Gardens on this day will enjoy free admission and an opportunity to learn about the various offerings the garden provides throughout the year. The café will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
| 12 - Keep Omaha Beautiful Spring Cleanup
9:00 am-12:00 pm May 12, 2018 - Spring Night Hike at the Wetlands-Fontenelle Forest
10:00 am-2:00 pm May 12, 2018 Image: Fontenelle Forest Join a night hike in the Wetlands where you will try to identify animals you observe and see what they are doing. If you are lucky, you might get the chance to see spring behaviors in action. Participants should bring a flashlight or headlamp and dress appropriately for the weather conditions, as well as wear proper footwear. Meet at the Wetlands Learning Center parking lot by 7:00 PM. Best for ages 15 and up. This program is free for members or with daily admission. For more information: http://www.fontenelleforest.org/
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13 - High Tea and Talons
1:00 pm-3:00 pm May 13, 2018 Image: Matt Miller Omaha World herald Enjoy Mother’s Day at Fontenelle Forest with some of their greatest educational ambassadors – their birds of prey! At this event, you will enjoy tea, small pastries, and sandwiches while you see and learn all about raptors. Their staff will bring in raptors and talk about their specific species while you enjoy your high tea. Fancy dress is encouraged. For more information: http://www.fontenelleforest.org/
| 14 - Mud Pies: Fish Tales
9:30 am-11:30 am May 14, 2018-May 20, 2018 Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mud Pies is a relaxed, drop-in-and-play program that encourages interaction between adult and child. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through station-based activities, free play, and a guided walk. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child! For more information: http://www.fontenelleforest.org/ - 3D Design Basics
6:00 pm-7:30 pm May 14, 2018 Learn the basics of 3D design with 3D SketchUp, a beginner-friendly 3D design software, by downloading and modifying existing designs and creating your own designs. Basic keyboarding and mouse computer skills required. For more information: https://www.dospace.org/event/3d-design-basics/
| 15 - Mud Pies: Fish Tales
9:30 am-11:30 am May 15, 2018-May 20, 2018 Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mud Pies is a relaxed, drop-in-and-play program that encourages interaction between adult and child. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through station-based activities, free play, and a guided walk. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child! For more information: http://www.fontenelleforest.org/
| 16 - Mud Pies: Fish Tales
9:30 am-11:30 am May 16, 2018-May 20, 2018 Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mud Pies is a relaxed, drop-in-and-play program that encourages interaction between adult and child. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through station-based activities, free play, and a guided walk. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child! For more information: http://www.fontenelleforest.org/
| 17 - Great Plains Additive Manufacturing Symposium and Open House
8:00 am-5:00 pm May 17, 2018 Thursday May 17, 2018 Symposium: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. / OPEN HOUSE: 3:30 – 5 p.m. Location: Walter Scott Engineering Center, UNLAttend the Open House and the first Great Plains Additive Manufacturing Symposium, featuring the NEAT Labs’ state-of-the-art hybrid metal additive manufacturing systems and industry experts. For more information: https://engineering.unl.edu/great-plains-additive-manufacturing-symposiumopen-house/ - Mud Pies: Fish Tales
9:30 am-11:30 am May 17, 2018-May 20, 2018 Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mud Pies is a relaxed, drop-in-and-play program that encourages interaction between adult and child. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through station-based activities, free play, and a guided walk. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child! For more information: http://www.fontenelleforest.org/
| 18 - Mud Pies: Fish Tales
9:30 am-11:30 am May 18, 2018-May 20, 2018 Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mud Pies is a relaxed, drop-in-and-play program that encourages interaction between adult and child. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through station-based activities, free play, and a guided walk. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child! For more information: http://www.fontenelleforest.org/
| 19 - Family Nature Club
9:00 am-9:45 am May 19, 2018 Family Nature Club will focus on the countless sensory experiences of nature. Help your child build a lifelong love of nature, science, and learning! Children will engage in hands-on activities and explorations while learning scientific concepts and building their understanding of the natural world. These 45 minute family-friendly nature classes are suitable for children of all ages and their caregivers. Meet at the entrance of Bay Family Children’s Adventure Trails at 9 a.m. For more information: http://www.omahazoo.com/join-a-club - Yoga in the Aquarium
9:00 am-11:30 am May 19, 2018-May 20, 2018 Strike a pose at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s one-of-a-kind class – Yoga in the Aquarium! Yoga in the Aquarium classes will take place inside the Scott Aquarium Conference Center. Guests will be able to take in the beauty and serenity of the Aquarium while exercising their body and imagination through yoga. Classes are taught by a different instructor from Lotus House of Yoga each day. For more information: http://www.omahazoo.com/default.aspx?p=125229&evtid=992757:5/19/2018 - Mud Pies: Fish Tales
9:30 am-11:30 am May 19, 2018-May 20, 2018 Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mud Pies is a relaxed, drop-in-and-play program that encourages interaction between adult and child. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through station-based activities, free play, and a guided walk. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child! For more information: http://www.fontenelleforest.org/
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20 - Yoga in the Aquarium
9:00 am-11:30 am May 20, 2018-May 20, 2018 Strike a pose at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s one-of-a-kind class – Yoga in the Aquarium! Yoga in the Aquarium classes will take place inside the Scott Aquarium Conference Center. Guests will be able to take in the beauty and serenity of the Aquarium while exercising their body and imagination through yoga. Classes are taught by a different instructor from Lotus House of Yoga each day. For more information: http://www.omahazoo.com/default.aspx?p=125229&evtid=992757:5/19/2018 - Mud Pies: Fish Tales
9:30 am-11:30 am May 20, 2018-May 20, 2018 Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mud Pies is a relaxed, drop-in-and-play program that encourages interaction between adult and child. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through station-based activities, free play, and a guided walk. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child! For more information: http://www.fontenelleforest.org/
| 21 | 22 | 23 - Keep Omaha Beautiful Spring Cleanup
5:00 pm-7:00 pm May 23, 2018 - Evening Yoga on the Plaza
6:00 pm-7:00 pm May 23, 2018 Join for an hour-long vinyasa style yoga class, surrounded by nature, designed to de-stress and relax you. This class is accessible for all levels of yogis, from beginner to experienced, and will feature the sounds of the forest as your soundtrack as you move towards complete wellness. A meditative walk will follow the class, ending with tea for those who can stay. This program is free for members or with daily admission. For more information: http://www.fontenelleforest.org/
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