The Events Calendar by Oh My! Omaha
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Week of Events
Monday, May 20, 2024
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May 20, 2024 -Gifford Farm Public Days
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May 20, 2024 -Gifford Farm Public Days
Gifford Farm Public Days
Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...
Gifford Farm Public Days
Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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May 21, 2024 -Mud Pies
Mud Pies
Fontenelle Forest's Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 held on Tuesdays and Thursdays that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more. Cost is $8 per child. Members must sign in...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
No events on this day.
Thursday, May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024 -Mud Pies
Mud Pies
Fontenelle Forest's Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 held on Tuesdays and Thursdays that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more. Cost is $8 per child. Members must sign in...
Friday, May 24, 2024
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May 24, 2024 -Full Moon Hike
Full Moon Hike
Have you ever hiked under a full moon? Or wondered what comes out after dark in the Forest? Find out on a Fontenelle Forest guided Full Moon Hike! Hikes will begin no later than 30 minutes after the event start time, so be sure to arrive on time. All hikes will include an educational discussion of...
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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May 25, 2024 -Memorial Day Weekend At Platte River State Park
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May 25, 2024 -Garden Games
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May 25, 2024 -Critter Adventures
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May 25, 2024 -Family Wild Edible Walk
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May 25, 2024 -Habitat Hikes
Memorial Day Weekend At Platte River State Park
There are several programs planned at Platte River State Park to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. Activities are free, but a valid park permit is required. May 25 Beginner Fishing from 9 a.m. to noon at Owen Landing Pond Critter Ecology from 1 to 3 p.m. at Crawdad Creek The Nature Center will be open from...
Garden Games
Rediscover classic yard games at Lauritzen Gardens this summer. Garden Games will run through Sept. 2, 2024. From croquet, to card games and from I-SPY® to giant chess, compete with your family and friends outdoors. Included with paid garden admission or membership.
Critter Adventures
Fontenelle Forest's Critter Adventures is a program for kids ages 9 to 12 (and their caregivers) who love animals and want to learn more about them. Each session will focus on a different topic from habitats to adaptations, and will have the opportunity to meet some of our education animals up-close, hands-on activities and crafts. It...
Family Wild Edible Walk
Parents, are you interested in learning more about wild edible plants? Would you like to help your child build confidence in the natural world? Have you always been interested in wild foods, but don't know where to start? If so, then come see what delicious delicacies the late spring forest has to offer. As participants...
Habitat Hikes
Explore Nebraska’s prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest’s Habitat Hikes. Join Fontenelle Forest naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique ecosystems. Habitat Hikes are held monthly to visit different locations and discover habitat changes each season. The hike is free for Fontenelle Forest members and...
Sunday, May 26, 2024
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May 26, 2024 -Garden Games
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May 26, 2024 -Memorial Day Weekend At Platte River State Park
Garden Games
Rediscover classic yard games at Lauritzen Gardens this summer. Garden Games will run through Sept. 2, 2024. From croquet, to card games and from I-SPY® to giant chess, compete with your family and friends outdoors. Included with paid garden admission or membership.
Memorial Day Weekend At Platte River State Park
There are several programs planned at Platte River State Park to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. Activities are free, but a valid park permit is required. May 25 Beginner Fishing from 9 a.m. to noon at Owen Landing Pond Critter Ecology from 1 to 3 p.m. at Crawdad Creek The Nature Center will be open from...