GLOW: Life in a Different Light
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
345 Riverfront Drive, Nebraska | Omaha, NE
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Explore the fascinating world of bio-fluorescence in animals! Learn what bio-fluorescence is — including how certain organisms absorb and re-emit light, often in vibrant hues visible under UV light. We’ll dive into the surprising ways wildlife uses this phenomenon, from communication and camouflage to attracting mates and deterring predators. Discover which species, from marine creatures to Nebraska native animals, display these glowing traits and why scientists are still uncovering their mysteries.Lauren Salick is Education Director with Nebraska Wildlife Rehab(opens in a new tab). Lauren Salick is from Waverly, IA and holds a B.S. in Animal Science from Iowa State University and a Masters of Arts in Natural Science and Environmental Education from Hamline University. She has previously worked with the Wildlife Care Clinic of Ames, Girl Scouts of Iowa and Utah, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Her goal is to generate passion and respect for wild animals across all demographics by creating personal experiences and bonds between people and our natural world.
Who: Everyone
Where: 345 Riverfront Drive
When: November 16, 1-2pm
Cost: Event is included with any daily admission ticket.
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Where is it happening?
345 Riverfront Drive, Nebraska, 345 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE 68102-4239, United States,Omaha, NebraskaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
