Have you ever taken a walk and heard bird songs, but didn’t know what kind of bird it was? Never fear! We’re learning how to bird by ear! Come join …

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What do giraffes, ducks, elephants, lions, and butterflies have in common? They can be LGBT+, too! Join us as we look at the pride flags of the animal kingdom and …

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You heard it here, folks. Seagulls don't exist. But if that's the case, what are those french-fry-loving white birds we see at the beach or in our parking lots? Join …

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The year is 1989, and the Exxon Valdez just leaked 11 million gallons of oil into Alaskan waters. We have a crisis on our hands, and we need to get …

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Today we’re making puddlers – a water source for our pollinator insects that’s perfect for backyards and even apartment balconies. It give sthem a place to rest their legs – …

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Why are sunflowers yellow? Why are poppies red? What causes all this color in nature, anyway? Join us as we discover the power of pigment! We'll play some matching games …

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Cyanotype is a type of chemical printing dating back to the 1800s; Anna Atkins was the first person to use it for scientific purposes by making beautiful blue prints of …

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Have you heard of one tree spanning over 100 acres? That can't be real, right? But it is! This is the story of the world's largest tree by both weight …

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Wait, is that a larks head or a bowline? Or is it a sheet bend? And what are all these knots for anyway? Join us in learning how to tie …

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Traveling all the way from the tropical rainforest, here comes everyone’s favorite treat – chocolate! Join us in sampling the different varieties of chocolate and cocoa; plus, learn their differences …

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We're exploring life on the cellular level today and looking through our microscopes! Join us for a study of tiny science, where we'll zoom in on different substances under the …

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Calling all Engineers! We're putting construction skills to the test and taking a look one of the oldest structures in human society - the bridge. Join us as building our …

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