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| What's In Bloom? |
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| The late summer garden is full of color with roses, goldenrod, partridge pea, and hydrangeas. The Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory is bursting with lush, green foliage in the tropical house, while the temperate house is seeing berries start on tropical yews and other specimens
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August 12 through September 30 |
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| StoryWalk® - Acorn to Oak Tree |
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| Take a stroll along the spring flowering walk and get an up-close look at the life cycle of an oak tree- from tiny acorn to mighty tree. Following along with the story “Acorn to Oak Tree” by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt, your family can take part in some healthy, fun activities that fit the theme of the story and exercise your brain and body. |
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August 17 through September 24, 2022 |
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| In the Gallery: Conservation Conversations by Shelby Prindaville |
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| Shelby Prindaville is the Art Department Chair, Director of the Helen Levitt and Eppley Art Galleries, and Associate Professor of Art at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa. She is also President of the Board of Trustees for the Sioux City Art Center. Her studio practice combines her interests in the sciences and art. This exhibit features Prindaville’s ecologically-focused artwork, echoing the conservation connections and conversations that happen daily in Omaha's public garden. |
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Sunday, September 11, 2022 from noon to 3 p.m. |
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Monday, September 12, 2022 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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| Leashes at Lauritzen |
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| The garden has gone to the dogs! Bring your canine friends to walk the grounds and enjoy the great outdoors together. |
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September 29 through October 2, 2022 |
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Monday, October 3, 2022 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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| Leashes at Lauritzen |
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| The garden has gone to the dogs! Bring your canine friends to walk the grounds and enjoy the great outdoors together. |
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October 8 to 31, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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| Wicked Plants Display |
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| While there are far more heroes than villains in the botanical world, some plants are REALLY wicked. This display will showcase plants from our collection that poison, paralyze, puncture, intoxicate, eat flesh, and otherwise offend, some of which we commonly grow in our homes and gardens. |
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October 8 and 9, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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| Japanese Ambience Festival |
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| For an entire weekend, the garden grounds are alive with merriment as guests celebrate the joys of autumn and experience the Japanese culture first-hand. |
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Monday, October 10, 2022 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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| Leashes at Lauritzen |
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| The garden has gone to the dogs! Bring your canine friends to walk the grounds and enjoy the great outdoors together. |
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Sunday, October 30, 2022 from noon to 4 p.m. |
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| Ghoulish Garden Adventure |
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| Discover the things in nature that make the fall so festive! Dress in costume and explore a variety of fun and educational activity stations throughout the garden. |
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November 19 through December 31, 2022 |
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| Merry and Bright - Holiday Poinsettia Show |
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| Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays during the spectacular holiday poinsettia show, Merry & Bright. |
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November 19 and 20 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. |
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November 23 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. |
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November 25 through 27 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. |
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December 2-4 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. |
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December 9-23 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. |
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December 26-30 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. |
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Various dates and times |
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| Holiday Harmony |
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| Join us during the holiday season to listen to live music amid the festive garden surroundings. Visitors are invited to stroll through the poinsettia show or cozy up next to the fireplace and enjoy lunch or a snack.
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2023 event details TBD |
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March 25 and 26, 2023 |
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2023 dates TBD |
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| Sandhill Crane Migration Bus Tour |
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| Journey along the Platte River Valley and experience hundreds of thousands of beautiful Sandhill cranes in their majestic migration. This is a must-see tour where you will enjoy one of nature’s treasures, and is also a great chance for unique birding and photography opportunities. |
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2023 event details TBD |
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| Easter Extravaganza |
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| This isn't your garden variety Easter egg hunt! The Easter bunny has an empty basket! See if you can find all 14 of his missing eggs by matching colors and patterns as you explore the spring garden.
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Friday, April 28, 2023 |
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| Arbor Day TREE Giveaway |
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| Celebrate Arbor Day by taking a walk through the arboretum or the woodland walk. The first 100 households will receive a FREE tree seedling. |
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2023 event details TBD |
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| Bonsai Exhibition |
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| Members of the Nebraska Bonsai Society will share their passion for the art of styling trees and help you better understand both the art and the science of bonsai in Nebraska. |
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2023 event details TBD |
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| Ikebana Exhibition |
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| This Ikebana exhibition features arrangements from both classical and contemporary schools of Ikebana. Members of Ikebana International Omaha #60 will be present during show hours to meet guests and answer questions about the art of Ikebana.
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2023 event details TBD |
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| Mother's Day Brunch |
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| RESERVATIONS ARE FULL. To be placed on a waiting list, please call (402) 346-4002, ext. 201. Treat the special women in your life with a day of delicious food, botanical beauty and family togetherness. Space is limited, so make your reservations early! |
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| Omaha Rose Society's Rose Day and Show |
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| Join the Omaha Rose Society for their annual Rose Day and Show, to promote the culture and appreciation of the rose. Gardeners from throughout the region will exhibit a variety of superb rose blooms grown in their home gardens. Guests can also explore the rose garden to see more than 200 cultivars of garden roses and visit with rosarians to learn about roses and their care. |
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