Editor's Pick Chompers the shark, other 'sea creatures' at Lauritzen Gardens bring attention to ocean pollution Marjie Ducey Omaha World-Herald Feb 7, 2023 Feb 7, 2023 Updated Feb 14, 2023 0 1 of 5 Chompers the shark is one of the most popular sculptures with kids at Lauritzen Gardens. LAURITZEN GARDENS Each sculpture is made of garbage picked up from beaches. LILY SMITH, Omaha WORLD-HERALD Part of the seahorse sculpture includes a Fila sandal. LILY SMITH, Omaha WORLD-HERALD Jellyfish tentacles made of parts of plastic bottles at the exhibit. LILY SMITH, Omaha WORLD-HERALD Richard and Toni Kuehneman look at Nora the Salmon at Lauritzen Gardens. LAURITZEN GARDENS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Marjie Ducey Omaha World-Herald According to Greenpeace, only 9% of the world's plastic gets recycled. 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LAURITZEN GARDENS Jan 31, 2023 Richard and Toni Kuehneman look at Nora the Salmon at Lauritzen Gardens. LILY SMITH, Omaha WORLD-HERALD Jan 18, 2023 Part of the seahorse sculpture includes a Fila sandal. LILY SMITH, Omaha WORLD-HERALD Jan 18, 2023 Jellyfish tentacles made of parts of plastic bottles at the exhibit. LILY SMITH, Omaha WORLD-HERALD Jan 18, 2023 A seahorse sculpture. Each can weigh from hundreds to thousands of pounds. LILY SMITH, Omaha WORLD-HERALD Jan 18, 2023 Each sculpture is made of garbage picked up from beaches. M. JULIE PHOTO Feb 2, 2023 “It made me think about the impact we have even living here in Omaha, Nebraska,” Cody Henschke said. M. JULIE PHOTO Feb 2, 2023 “Seeing the signs and seeing the sculptures reminded me of why I started, and why I’m passionate about it,” Katie Larsen said of her recycling… WASHED ASHORE PROJECT Feb 2, 2023 Brad Parks of the Washed Ashore Project said he loves this puffin, one of 87 sculptures created over the past 12 years. 0 Comments Locations Lincoln Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Sheriff's Office investigating death of Lincoln doctor who was accused of sexually abusing patients Dr. Scott E. 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LAURITZEN GARDENS Updated Feb 16, 2023 Chompers the shark is one of the most popular sculptures with kids at Lauritzen Gardens.
LAURITZEN GARDENS Jan 31, 2023 Richard and Toni Kuehneman look at Nora the Salmon at Lauritzen Gardens.
LILY SMITH, Omaha WORLD-HERALD Jan 18, 2023 Jellyfish tentacles made of parts of plastic bottles at the exhibit.
LILY SMITH, Omaha WORLD-HERALD Jan 18, 2023 A seahorse sculpture. Each can weigh from hundreds to thousands of pounds.
LILY SMITH, Omaha WORLD-HERALD Jan 18, 2023 Each sculpture is made of garbage picked up from beaches.
M. JULIE PHOTO Feb 2, 2023 “It made me think about the impact we have even living here in Omaha, Nebraska,” Cody Henschke said.
M. JULIE PHOTO Feb 2, 2023 “Seeing the signs and seeing the sculptures reminded me of why I started, and why I’m passionate about it,” Katie Larsen said of her recycling…
WASHED ASHORE PROJECT Feb 2, 2023 Brad Parks of the Washed Ashore Project said he loves this puffin, one of 87 sculptures created over the past 12 years.
Sheriff's Office investigating death of Lincoln doctor who was accused of sexually abusing patients Dr. Scott E. Schmidt, 55, was out of jail on bond on charges of first-degree sexual assault and second-degree sexual assault when he was found…
Durham exhibit features photos of Nebraska's largest, historic African American settlement On loan from the Descendants of DeWitty, Nebraska, organization, this traveling exhibit displays 27 photographs sharing the history of the peo…
