The Nebraska Science Festival is set to kick off soon, offering a variety of events aimed at showcasing how science impacts the lives of adults and children in fun and engaging ways. This annual festival, which was started ten years ago by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will run throughout April.
The festival features a range of activities, including a “Become a Storm Spotter” night at the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus on March 26 and a monthlong moonwalk challenge. UNMC, the state’s public medical and research center, launched the festival in 2013 and has received support from various organizations. The main aim of the festival is to make science accessible, interactive, and relevant to people of all ages.
A detailed list of activities can be found on the festival website, where visitors can make reservations for certain events. Some of the highlights of the festival include the Omaha Science Café, Science Sundays at the Omaha RiverFront, and a bird guide outing at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon. Other events include tours of Lucky Bucket Brewing in La Vista and the Return of the Thunderbirds celebration at the Indian Center, Inc. in Lincoln.
Whether you’re interested in learning about the brain, exploring the night sky at the UNL Student Observatory, or discovering the ancient sport of falconry, the Nebraska Science Festival has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with the world of science in a fun and meaningful way.
