Today we are on a journey to the Cornhusker Poultry Club Spring Show and 4-H Poultry Showmanship Clinic. The weather is cloudy, windy and chilly. Hopefully the birds will enjoy the trip. It feels good to be inside the barn when we get to the fairgrounds. We start by cleaning our birds so they look good and can be shown at their best. We enter our well cared for birds…
Read MoreNebraska Science Festival – Fontanelle Forest
Ever want to take a break from the “rat race” and commune with nature within walking distance or a short drive? Well, you have come to the right place at the Fontanelle Forest. If the education building is open and staffed you can learn about birds that are predators. Today we see owls, falcons and hawks up close. I know why this building does not have rodents taking up space.
Read MoreNebraska Science Festival – Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a science field trip. The Mission of the Omaha Zoological Society includes promoting and encouraging recreational activities for the public in the context of wild animals and their habitats; promoting, establishing and maintaining educational activities and programs to enhance the knowledge of the general public in all areas relating to the natural world; and promoting conservation of rare and endangered species of plants,…
Read MoreBeginning Farmer Workshop on Fruits and Vegetables
Academy Science is interested in horticultural science and natural food production. The United States Department of Agriculture USDA funds Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program BFRP presented in cooperation with the Nebraska Center for Rural Affairs NCRA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln UNL Extension and Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society NSAS. This particular Beginning Farmer Workshop is about the interesting horticultural topic of fruit and vegetable production and marketing. It is held at the…
Read MoreAcademy Science Participates in 4-H Poultry Clinic
University of Nebraska at Lincoln UNL promotes agriculture related animal science education through its county extension offices and its 4-H program. Academy Science is a Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence that participates in embryology and poultry science. Today’s clinic covers topics including animal husbandry, poultry judging, show preparation, nutrition, health and includes a poultry judging contest.
Read MoreAcademy Science Prepares for a Demonstration
There are levels of exciting activities that we engage at Academy Science. Bruce Tuckman and Mary Ann Jensen may have been thinking about our team when they present the group development model. We start out with forming, where we jump in as a team and get busy accomplishing those “day to day” tasks. Then we come upon those tasks where we get storming because we really need to address the…
Read MoreAcademy Science Club Welcomes New Members!
What happens when a science club welcomes new members? Well it looks like a festival of sorts. Grandpa says, “Science is one of those those life experiences that a person just can not hide under a rock!” So at Academy Science we celebrate science by sharing our experiences in the journey with new members. Congratulations to new members on board!
Read MoreAcademy Science Club Welcomes Visitors!
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a roomful of young scientists? Science exploration of course! So come on down and visit youth science exploration at its best! Academy Science Club members will demonstrate and share how it is that we go about learning new things and celebrating our achievements! Wanting to get involved? Contact Michael Hanus.Academy@gmail.com
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Academy Science Club
Academy Science Club wants to thank all people everywhere and let you know that we are grateful for your support! We try our best throughout the year to be all that we can be. We celebrate this season with respect for our popular belief that there is a supreme being out there that watches over us and leads us down the productive path.
Read MoreThanksgiving!
We have lots to be thankful for at Academy Science Club!
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