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SUMMARY:Art Day at the BOO
DESCRIPTION:Come create your own art at the BOO.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/art-day-at-the-boo-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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SUMMARY:250th US Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:No fireworks. An enjoyable and quieter alternative for you\, your family and your leashed pets. Enjoy the summer evening underneath the starry skies and see natures fireworks\, the fireworks nebula. Bring your own food for a picnic (no grills). Yard games\, space crafts\, chalk art\, safe solar viewing and top it off with a tour of the night sky. Holiday special\, admission $5 each\, or $20 for families of 4 or more.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/250th-us-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T080000
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Star Party Merritt Reservoir 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 12th thru 17th\, if you can at the Merritt Reservoir Nebraska Star Party south of Valentine\, Nebraska. For more details\, go to https://nebraskastarparty.org
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/nebraska-star-party-merritt-reservoir-2026/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T193000
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Open to the General Public – FREE ADMISSION \nJoin us for another session of our popular Silent Book Club! \nBring your book (or ebook or audiobook w/earbuds) and read quietly for an hour. Or grab a book from our wonderful astronomy library! No pressure\, no book assignments\, no book report…a stress-free opportunity to read under the evening sky. We will have coffee and water on hand\, but feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks. You are also encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and pillow. \nAfter our silent reading time and optional discussion\, our staff will take you on a tour of the facility and once dark\, observe beautiful objects in the night sky through our various telescopes. Even if the skies are cloudy\, you can enjoy our exhibits and astronomy videos in the Multipurpose Center. Dress warm for the outside observing. \n7:30 – 8:00 pm – Gather\, chat\, grab a pastry\, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea (we’re ok with BYOB too!)\n8:00 – 9:00 pm – Quiet reading of your choice\n9:00 – 9:30 pm – Discuss (or not) as the spirit moves you\n9:30 – 11:00 pm – Enjoy a tour of the observatory\, and weather permitting\, view night sky objects with our collection of telescopes \nThere is no cost for this event. Donations to the observatory are encouraged and appreciated. \nPlease note\, our Silent Book Club events can only offer limited observing opportunities. Join us for our monthly public “Star Party” events for more opportunities through more telescopes. \nConfirmed Volunteers: Carol Wells
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/silent-book-club-5/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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CREATED:20260424T001316Z
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SUMMARY:Kanaga Kare Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/kanaga-kare-field-trip/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T160000
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CREATED:20260424T001354Z
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SUMMARY:Kanaga Kare Field Trip
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URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/kanaga-kare-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T160000
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CREATED:20260424T001428Z
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SUMMARY:Kanaga Kare Field Trip
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URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/kanaga-kare-field-trip-3/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T170000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual First Responders Day
DESCRIPTION:Open to all first responders: Police\, Fire\, Rescue\, ER Doctors and Nurses\, Active duty and retired. Come and be recognized for your efforts in keeping our community safe. First responders and their immediate families enter free\, general public $5 each or $20 for each family of 4 or more. Enjoy our food and beverage trucks\, yard games\, space crafts and raffle items\, and check out our gift shop.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/2nd-annual-first-responders-day/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T130000
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SUMMARY:Project Independence
DESCRIPTION:8-13 year old kids.  10-12 in total.  Project Independence is for blind and low vision children.  The Branched Oak Observatory will provide an amazing tactile experience including Mike the Meteorite.  $5.00 per person.  2-3 Volunteers
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/project-independence/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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