Environment | Green Events in Omaha

Saturday, May 31

Cigarette Butts Clean Up in the Parks

May 31, 9:00am at Elmwood Park

Join us to clean the parks by picking up cigarette butts on World No Tobacco Day.  May 31st at Elmwood Park, Mandan Park, and Miller Park. To sign up and for more information go to CigButtsCleanUp.eventbrite.com

Thursday, November 7

The Efficiency-Choice Conundrum: Choose Your Future

Nov 7, 3:30pm at Metropolitan Community College - Fort Omaha Campus

Daniel Lawse, founder of Omaha's first sustainability consulting firm, joins MCC Nov. 7 for a lecture challenging individuals to make daily choices to help communities thrive. Lawse, chief century thinker at Verdis Group, argues that efficient use of...

Sunday, September 29

Alpacas of the Heartland LLC

Repeats every day until Tue Oct 01 2013 .

Sep 29, 9:00am at Alpacas of the Heartland LLC

Alpacas of the Heartland LLC, which is located in Fort Calhoun, will be hosting their 6th Annual FREE Open House on September 28th and 29th from 9am - 5 pm.  Come out to the hills of Fort Calhoun and spend some time with the alpacas.  You will have...

Saturday, September 28

Alpacas of the Heartland LLC

Sep 28, 9:00am at Alpacas of the Heartland LLC

Alpacas of the Heartland LLC, which is located in Fort Calhoun, will be hosting their 6th Annual FREE Open House on September 28th and 29th from 9am - 5 pm.  Come out to the hills of Fort Calhoun and spend some time with the alpacas.  You will have...

Thursday, August 1

Heartland Commuter Challenge

Aug 1, 8:01am at Metropolitan Area Planning Agency

The Heartland Commuter Challenge is an alternative transportation challenge for Omaha-Council Bluffs area employees. This is a biking, bus, carpool and walking challenge aimed at educating the public about alternative transportation and rewarding those who...

Sunday, May 12

Mother’s Day Brunch

May 12, 10:00am at Lauritzen Gardens

Mother's Day Brunch at Lauritzen Gardens has become an annual tradition for many families in the Omaha-area. Make your plans now to join as at the visitor and education center for a wonderful brunch among the flowers, catered by Hap Abraham Catering. The...

Wednesday, April 24

Guild Spring Luncheon and Lecture featuring James Farmer

Apr 24, 10:30am at Lauritzen Gardens

Guild Spring Luncheon and Lecture featuring James Farmer Wednesday, April 24, 2013  10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Presented by the Lauritzen Gardens Guild Chairman: LaDona Rowings James Farmer was raised "organic" where the phrase "farm to...

Saturday, March 30

Easter Extravaganza

Mar 30, 9:00am at Lauritzen Gardens

Easter Extravaganza Saturday, March 30, 2013  9 a.m. to noon The garden is the perfect venue to celebrate Easter with the family. Children's crafts precede an exciting egg hunt in the garden.  The cafe opens at 9 a.m., allowing visitors to...

Sunday, March 17

LEGO® Brick Sculpture Invitational

Mar 17, 1:00pm at Lauritzen Gardens

Lego® Brick Sculpture Invitational March 17 Set up: 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. | Show open to the public: 1 to 4 p.m. Show us what you can build! Inspired by the exhibit Nature Connects? Want to show Omaha your creativity? Bring your LEGO® brick...

Saturday, March 2

Orchid Show

Repeats every day until Mon Mar 04 2013 .

Mar 2, 10:00am at Lauritzen Gardens

Orchid Show Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days   The annual Orchid Show put on by the Greater Omaha Orchid Society will take place at Lauritzen Gardens.   The event will feature orchid displays from local,...

Saturday, February 2

Nature Connects

Feb 2, 9:00am at Lauritzen Gardens

See 27 sculptures made from LEGO® bricks in fourteen individual displays as you tour the garden. Learn how nature is interconnected just like the 500,000 LEGO® bricks that were used to build these amazing larger than life sculptures. Incorporated...

Saturday, May 12

Tuesday, May 1

Bouncy Castle Extravaganza

May 1, 9:27am at The Rabbit Hole

An all ages + family-friendly event, $8 gets you unlimited jumps on the BOUNCY CASTLE, delicious local beer (21+ w/ ID), and the privilege of listening to Bobby Rubalcava, Sam Martin (of capgun coup), and Sun Settings! Posters, t-shirts, and buttons will...

Saturday, April 21

Tuesday, December 6

Whole Foods 5% Community Support Day: Nebraska Independent Film Projects

Dec 6, 8:00am at Whole Foods Market

Shop for a good cause ALL DAY on December 6th at Whole Foods Market Omaha. 5% the days sales goes to Growing Cities, a sustainable farming film by two young Omahans. All you have to do is shop and you can support two young filmmakers, good food...

Tuesday, September 6

Smart Cycling: Enjoying the Ride

Sep 6, 6:00pm at Community Bike Project

Bicycling is an activity that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. This course will provide information on the little things that can make a big difference: gear shifting, hydration and nutrition, group ride etiquette and common cyclist errors than can be avoided....

Tuesday, August 30

Smart Cycling: Urban Bicycling

Aug 30, 6:00pm at Community Bike Project

A bicycle is considered a vehicle, and cyclists fare best when riding accordingly. This course covers the principles of traffic law and how to bicycle safely and confidently in traffic. You will also learn and practice hazard avoidance maneuvers. Bring a...

Friday, August 26

Green Living Workshop: Food Preservation and Storage

Aug 26, 9:00am at Westside Community Conference Center

This two-day hands-on seminar covers canning, freezing and drying of fresh vegetables and fruits of the season. If you have a garden full of fresh produce and are wondering what to do with it, this class is for you. There will be a $15 lab fee for supplies,...

Green Living Workshop: Food Preservation and Storage

Aug 26, 9:00am at Metropolitan Community College - Fort Omaha Campus

This two-day hands-on seminar covers canning, freezing and drying of fresh vegetables and fruits of the season. Learn about stocking your shelves and freezer for the winter with the produce you have grown this summer. If you have a garden full of fresh...