Calendar of Events
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February 25th – Outreach to Fredstrom Elementary
February 25th – Outreach to Fredstrom Elementary
The Branched Oak observatory crew will be heading out to
Prairie Astronomy Club Meeting – PUBLIC WELCOME! – Topic “The Blaze Star – T CrB”
Prairie Astronomy Club Meeting – PUBLIC WELCOME! – Topic “The Blaze Star – T CrB”
Join the Prarie Astronomy Club for our meeting on Tuesday,
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Astronomy Merit Badge College – Outreach
Astronomy Merit Badge College – Outreach
Michael Sibbernsen, the Merit Badge Counselor for Branched Oak Observatory,
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Volunteer Training
Volunteer Training
Last-minute Volunteer training opportunity for THIS weekend- Saturday night (March
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NASA-NE Technical Advisory Committee Meeting – Remote
NASA-NE Technical Advisory Committee Meeting – Remote
Michael and Kendra Sibbernsen to attend the NASA Nebraska Technical
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Girl Scout Troop from Crete – Private Visit – New Rescheduled Date
Girl Scout Troop from Crete – Private Visit – New Rescheduled Date
Contact person: Jenn Nevaril. Girl scout troop to work on space science investigation badge: how and why the moon orbits the earth and how other planets orbit the sun. They might bring own snacks. Programming followed by stargazing. Group consists of 5-8 scouts and parents. Confirmed volunteers: Michael Sibbernsen, Carol Wells.
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CANCELED – BOO Volunteer Drive, Pizza Party and Training Session – CANCELED
CANCELED – BOO Volunteer Drive, Pizza Party and Training Session – CANCELED
Event CANCELED due to storm damage from the March 19th
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Prairie Astronomy Club Meeting – PUBLIC WELCOME!
Prairie Astronomy Club Meeting – PUBLIC WELCOME!
Join the Prarie Astronomy Club for our meeting on Tuesday,
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OLLI Visit #3 – Private Visit
OLLI Visit #3 – Private Visit
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Contact person: Clay Farris Naff. 20 guests. Confirmed Volunteer: Brian Siville.
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Cross the Line Church – Private Event
Cross the Line Church – Private Event
Main Contact: Greg Hood Approximately 40 Guests (24 adults, 16
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CANCELED – 2025 Messier Marathon at Branched Oak Observatory – CANCELED
UPDATE: This event has been CANCELED With the nature of
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CANCELED – NE Law Space Cyber Telecom Club – CANCELED
CANCELED – NE Law Space Cyber Telecom Club – CANCELED
Contact Person: ZitaAnne Reno
40+ guests, will bring in own snacks, set up table in multipurpose center, followed by tours, programming and viewing separated into small groups.
Staff confirmed: Confirmed BOO Volunteers For the Evening:
Michael Sibbernsen
Doug Buhrman
Matthew Anderson
Tracy Anderson
Brett Boller
Carol Wells (Maybe)
Russ Genzmer (Field telescope observations)
Jessica Campbell
Nick Downs
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BOO Volunteer Drive, Pizza Party and Training Session
BOO Volunteer Drive, Pizza Party and Training Session
Join Us for Pizza, Fun, and a Stellar Opportunity!
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Orbital Odyssey – Cycling Event and Star Party
Orbital Odyssey – Cycling Event and Star Party
https://www.orbitalodyssey.com/ The Orbital Odyssey is a groundbreaking gravel cycling event
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Nebraska SciFest SUN-Day at Branched Oak Observatory
Nebraska SciFest SUN-Day at Branched Oak Observatory
Event Category - General Public Event In collaboration with the
