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SUMMARY:Sensory Night
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Hastings Museum in a welcoming\, sensory-friendly environment during Sensory Night on Saturday\, July 11\, from 5:00–7:00 pm\, in partnership with Kids & Dreams Foundation! \nThere will be special sensory-friendly accommodations available during the evening event. Everyone is welcome\, and all ages are encouraged to attend.\nThroughout the event\, guests can enjoy sensory-friendly maps\, social narratives\, sensory schedules\, Then/Now storyboards\, noise-reducing headphones\, and sensory bags (available on a first-come\, first-served basis). Select background exhibit sounds will be turned off to create a more comfortable experience.\n\nThe Kids & Dreams Foundation will cover admission for the first 75 participants who register through the foundation. To reserve your spot\, email aaron@kidsanddreams.org.\n\nMuseum Members receive free admission as part of their membership\, and standard admission rates apply to all other guests. Museum films will continue on their regular schedule and are not part of the event.\n\nABOUT KIDS & DREAMS:\nKids & Dreams Foundation is a Nebraska nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families. Through camps\, family resources\, community events\, and advocacy\, they help children dream big while empowering families with meaningful support and connections.\nKids & Dreams Foundation FacebookKids & Dreams Foundation Website
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SUMMARY:Solar Observing- 7/18
DESCRIPTION:FREE FUN!\n  \n\nJoin us for an opportunity to use our specially equipped telescope and safely look at the sun. Weather permitting\, you’ll see the star at the center of our solar system in rich\, rewarding detail.\n  \n\nIt will take place on the third Saturday of each month from 11:00 am-12:00 pm. No RSVP necessary. Simply check in at the front desk or meet us on our front patio!\n  \n\nInterested in more out of this world fun? Check out the shows in our Planetarium.
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SUMMARY:Explore Your Environment: Educator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore Your Environment: Environmental Educator Workshop\nDate: Monday\, July 27\nTime: 9:00 am-12:00 pm\n\nSign Up Deadline: Thursday\, July 23\n\nHelp your students engage with the world around them using Project Learning Tree’s Explore Your Environment. This K-8 curriculum guide provides dozens of engaging\, hands-on activities that can be used to teach about trees\, wildlife\, water\, air\, energy\, climate change\, and more. These investigation-based lessons are designed to take one or two 50-minute periods and can be taught in a variety of settings. Each participant will receive a copy of PLT’s Explore Your Environment\, as well as take home materials to help you get started on your environmental education journey.\n\nFor more information on this guide: https://www.plt.org/curriculum/k-8-activity-guide-explore-your-environment/ \n\n\nThis workshop is funded through a grant provided by Project Learning Tree. It is FREE to sign up. Registration is required to prep materials.\n  \nThere are three environmental education workshops offered in July. View more information on our website or below when signing up! \n\nSIGN UP FOR FREE HERE!
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