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July 2025

Curiosity Station: Designed by Nature
Have you ever had one of those sticky things attach themself to you while you were on a hike…

Curiosity Station: Designed by Nature
Have you ever had one of those sticky things attach themself to you while you were on a hike…

Nature’s Armor with Nebraska Wildlife Rehab
Have you ever thought about the similarities between a turtle shell and a bike helmet? Nature is full of…

Wild Designs
Discover the beauty and brilliance of nature in this hands-on, all-ages workshop led by UNL architecture professor, Kendra Ordia….

Wild Designs
Discover the beauty and brilliance of nature in this hands-on, all-ages workshop led by UNL architecture professor, Kendra Ordia….

Inside the Beehive
For millions of years, bees have been nature’s master architects, crafting perfect hexagons with nothing but wax and instinct….

Curiosity Station: Designed by Nature
Have you ever had one of those sticky things attach themself to you while you were on a hike…

Feathers and Flight with Nebraska Wildlife Rehab
Since the beginning of humans’ time on earth, we have likely watched birds and been fascinated by the idea…

Bird Feet with Jason “The Birdnerd”
Join Jason “the Birdnerd” St. Sauver from the National Audubon Society to learn about the amazing adaptations of bird…

Nature’s Helicopters
Some call them whirly birds and others call them nature’s helicopters. Their scientific name is samara. In late spring,…

Bee-mimicry with the UNL Bee Lab
Bees are so remarkable that many other insects have evolved to mimic them! From drone flies that have evolved…

Curiosity Station: Designed by Nature
Have you ever had one of those sticky things attach themself to you while you were on a hike…

Night Light (18+)
As summer approaches full bloom we’re embracing the beauty and wonder of nature in a Night Light (18+) dedicated…

Nature’s Armor with Nebraska Wildlife Rehab
Have you ever thought about the similarities between a turtle shell and a bike helmet? Nature is full of…

Bird Feet with Jason “The Birdnerd”
Join Jason “the Birdnerd” St. Sauver from the National Audubon Society to learn about the amazing adaptations of bird…

Nature’s Helicopters
Some call them whirly birds and others call them nature’s helicopters. Their scientific name is samara. In late spring,…

Bubble Breathers & Water Walkers
Dive into the fascinating world of insects that inspire cutting-edge technology! In this hands-on workshop facilitated by Dr. Jody…

Curiosity Station: Designed by Nature
Have you ever had one of those sticky things attach themself to you while you were on a hike…

Nature’s Helicopters
Some call them whirly birds and others call them nature’s helicopters. Their scientific name is samara. In late spring,…

Functional Fungi
Functional Fungi is a hands-on workshop inviting guests to explore mycelium, the root-like network of fungi as a living,…

Functional Fungi
Come explore Functional Fungi: a hands-on workshop inviting guests to explore mycelium, the root-like network of fungi as a…

Curiosity Station: Designed by Nature
Have you ever had one of those sticky things attach themself to you while you were on a hike…

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