The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is opening a display to showcase some of the tiniest things in nature and their real-world applications.
The "Nano to Nature" display at Pioneers Park Nature Center opens on Monday and will stay available for public viewing through January. It will explore the science behind the tiny structures of snowflakes, lotus leaves, butterflies and minerals.
Researchers have used nanoscience to develop stain-resistant clothing, kitchen countertops and computer screens.
Pioneers Park Nature Center has helped children and families learn about nature for more than 50 years.
The Nature Center is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. Admission is free.
Upcoming Events
Friday May 24
- LEA-R Scholarship Garage Sale
- Register for 1st Annual Ceresco Rec Kickball Tourney
- 22nd Annual Victorian Festival
- Deadline for Scholarships: Hall County Medical Society Fund and Henry and Maria Ahrens Fund
- Scott Kloepping Memorial Walleye Fishing Tournament to benefit National Elks Foundation
- The Southwestern Hail Mary Nuns Cowgirl Up Dinner Theatre
- Fried Chicken & Catfish Dinner
- Schoolhouse FIddle Camp for Intermediate & Advanced Fiddlers
- Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Beginners
- Personal Achievement Workshops (PAWS) Summer Enrichment Program Registration
- Entry for Beard Growing Contest
Saturday May 25
- LEA-R Scholarship Garage Sale
- U.S. Cellular to host Device Workshop in Columbus
- U.S. Cellular to host Device Workshop in Norfolk
- U.S. Cellular to host Device Workshop in Grand Island
- Register for 1st Annual Ceresco Rec Kickball Tourney
- Community CROPS Water Conservation Class
- The Buzz on Bees
- Contra Dance and Country Dance
- UNL Community Quilt-N
- 22nd Annual Victorian Festival
- Lincoln Iris Society Flower Show
- Deadline for Scholarships: Hall County Medical Society Fund and Henry and Maria Ahrens Fund
- Scott Kloepping Memorial Walleye Fishing Tournament to benefit National Elks Foundation
- 2013 USATF Junior Olympic Developmental Track Meet
- Bladen Alumni Banquet
- Josie Harris Benefit Dinner/Auction
- Motorcycle Course- RRBRC
- Quilt Show, "MAY Your Days be Merry & Bright
- Schoolhouse FIddle Camp for Intermediate & Advanced Fiddlers
- Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Beginners
- Personal Achievement Workshops (PAWS) Summer Enrichment Program Registration
- Entry for Beard Growing Contest
