On Sunday, May 26 at 2:00 PM at the Betty Strong Encounter Center, talented musician Bob Bovee will do a show titled “Steel Rails and Western Trails” comprised mostly of traditional music that reflects those aspects of the trains and trails. Bob Bovee is a Nebraska native whose family sang and played old-time songs. Many...
After completing this lesson, students will be able to appreciate how soil properties contribute to plant health; recognize that nutrient deficiencies limit crop productivity; understand the role of fertilizer in growing crop plants and in restoring nutrient balance to agricultural soils; relate crop productivity to the need for more farmland; and describe challenges associated with feeding the world's growing population.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is pleased to announce the start of our Spirit of Discovery Summer Series. The first evening performance will feature the band Humbletown on Friday, May 31 at 7:00pm.
Some of the weather we encounter every day would have been more than just surprising to the men of the Lewis and Clark Expedition - it could have been terrifying! Imagine feeling your first day of -40 degree temperature; or the first time you saw a snow drift higher than your tallest friend; or seeing...
Take a "Ride Around Siouxland--in 1871" with Russ Gifford.
To extend this lesson and involve their families, students will also receive a fruit and vegetable tracker worksheet and a "Use Your Brain to Find Whole Grains" worksheet which includes a recipe.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is pleased to announce the next show in its Spirit of Discovery Summer Series held on its outdoor stage. On Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, at 7:00pm both nights, come delight in Babes in Hollywood: The Music of Garland and Rooney.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is pleased to announce the next show in its Spirit of Discovery Summer Series held on its outdoor stage. On Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, at 7:00pm both nights, come delight in Babes in Hollywood: The Music of Garland and Rooney.
On Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will welcome William “Billy James” Schneider to its stage for an hour of music. Admission is free with a reception to follow. The audience can expect country songs and other music from the 50s and 60s. Schneider will play the classics of...
In this lesson, students will be introduced to MyPlate and given opportunities to complete activities related to dairy, protein and physical activity. To extend the lesson and involve their families, students will also receive the "Are you a BBB (Best Bone Builder)?" self-assessment activity sheet and "The Protein Scene" puzzle worksheet, which includes a recipe.
In June our Lewis and Clark Kids' Club series will take a trip to the Wayne State College Planetarium in Wayne, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Transportation and admission are provided but students are asked to bring their own picnic lunch. 10:00 a.m. Board tour bus at LCIC | 11:00 a.m. Picnic Lunch in...
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm, members of the band Tomboy will perform at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Tomboy is an acoustic band with an eclectic song list. Their music includes olde tyme mountain and fiddle tunes, traditional American folk songs, classic country, gospel, and original songs. Their vocal harmony is stellar...