Science Saturdays are back!

Tue, Aug 24

Starting this September, every Saturday will be Science Saturday! Enjoy an entertaining and educational hands-on program that gets kids involved with science! Science Saturday begins at 1pm and ends at 3pm. Children under 12 need to have an adult with them at all times. Admission is just $3!

Here are the themes for September:

What’s in the Pond?

September 4th

Explore pond ecology

Create a pond shadow box

Discover pond critters

Measure pH, temperature, transparency

Make a water scope

Go Native!

September 11th

What animals and plants are native to our eco-region?

Plant a native plant

Make a bird feeder

Make a butterfly feeder

Signs of the Season

September 18th

Why do leaves change color?

Why do animals migrate?

Why do leaves fall off trees?

Where do worms go in the winter?

Why do days get shorter in the autumn?

What is the autumn equinox?

Why does it get cooler in the autumn?

Invisible Worlds

September 25th

Take a closer look at tiny critters

Become a nature detective

Learn the tools of the trade

Discover microscopic worlds

Make a nature detective toolkit