Photo credit: Randy Mays/USFWS

Discovering the Galapagos (National Geographic Live event featuring marine ecologist Alex Hearn)

The Holland Center

March 15, 2026, 2 p.m.

Audubon Society of Omaha has a limited number of tickets to share with members to attend this National Geographic Live Event! National Geographic Explorer and marine ecologist Alex Hearn will explore the history, ecology and conservation efforts in the Galapagos Islands, along with the groundbreaking science happening with Darwin’s finches, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and other remarkable wildlife on these islands.

The number of tickets is very limited, so please only register if you know for sure you can attend. Each person attending must register here. Once successfully registered, we send an email notification to let you know when and where to meet at the Holland before the show to receive your ticket. See you there!

Wetlands Tour, DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) 

April 18, 2026, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Ages 12 and up (limited to 20 participants)

Join ASO for a special tour of a wetland area at DeSoto NWR. Meet promptly at 9 a.m. at the visitor center for an introductory program on the history of the refuge, its role as a migratory bird sanctuary and wetland management.  After the presentation, the group will caravan out to a designated area to walk around sections of wetlands. We will do some bird watching with more in depth discussion around wetland management and spend time answering questions. 

Dress in weather-appropriate clothing and wear sturdy water resistant or waterproof footwear suitable for uneven terrain and potentially muddy conditions. There are restrooms at the visitor center. Bring water and anything else you may need to stay comfortable. Don’t forget your binoculars! Register here.