Rocket to the Moon! – 7/18/26

Celebrate the anniversary of the Apollo mission by building your own rocket!

July 20th is the 56th anniversary of the moon landing, and we're celebrating by launching our own rockets! Join us as we design and decorate our own Apollo 11's and use water pressure to make them hit the skies.

Voyager: Interstellar Time Capsules – 7/18/26

Send messages to aliens and design your own Voyager Golden Record!

 

The Voyager probes were launched in September 1977 and included greetings, music, images, and sound that hopefully will be picked up by aliens like a message in a bottle. If you were to send a letter to our neighbors in the stars, what would you send? Join us as we design our Golden Records and write our own interstellar messages.

Volo Bog Hiking Trip – 7/18/26

We’re spending our springtime days with adventure on the brain! Join us for a trip to Volo Bog State Natural Area for a day of hiking and picnicking.
Transportation provided. Meet at Fox Center. 

 

Hikers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

 

Photo by Openlands

Knight Armor Demonstration – 7/17/26

Travel back in time to Italy in the 14th century and see how knights wore their armor! Join Cavaliere Xander as he adorns and prepares his suit of transitional plate armor for battle. Both children and adults are welcome.

The Littlest Naturalist – Austin Gardens Nature Walk – 7/12/26

We’re getting out our crayons and our magnifying glasses to explore the great big world today! Join us as we use art to discover the environment that’s all around us, along with songs, games, and other kinds of nature play.

 

Meeting Location: Inside Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center