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01/10/2026 2:00 pm
(5-Adult) Investigate the innovative engineering solutions plants have evolved through millions of years of natural selection and adaptation. Discover how forest flora inspires cutting-age technologies from velcro to solar panels through biomimetic research and design. This hands-on program demonstrates how botanical structures and mechanisms are revolutionizing modern…
01/10/2026 4:00 pm
(5-Adult) Examine the sophisticated structural engineering found in animal constructions from beaver dams to bird nests and insect colonies. Discover how these natural building techniques inspire modern architectural innovations and sustainable design solutions. This interactive program explores the intersection of biological systems and human engineering through…
01/24/2026 4:30 pm
(5-Adult) Examine the sophisticated structural engineering found in animal constructions from beaver dams to bird nests and insect colonies. Discover how these natural building techniques inspire modern architectural innovations and sustainable design solutions. This interactive program explores the intersection of biological systems and human engineering through…
01/31/2026 10:00 am
(11-14 yrs.) Discover the amazing superpower of salamanders-they can regrow entire limbs. In this fun STEM workshop, students became nature detectives and medical inventors to create super bandages inspired by these incredible creatures.
Register for sessions starting at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
01/31/2026 1:00 pm to 01/31/2026 2:00 pm
(5-Adult) Investigate the innovative engineering solutions plants have evolved through millions of years of natural selection and adaptation. Discover how forest flora inspires cutting-age technologies from velcro to solar panels through biomimetic research and design. This hands-on program demonstrates how botanical structures and mechanisms are…
02/01/2026 4:30 pm
(5-Adult) Create a magical evening experience with a guided lantern walk around the lake. Participants will carry battery operated lanterns or LED candles while learning about winter wildlife, nocturnal animals and seasonal changes in the ecosystem. The program will include brief educational stops, opportunities for quiet reflection by the water and a hot cocoa…
02/07/2026 10:00 am
(5-Adult) Challenge misconceptions about frequently misunderstood animals like snapping turtles, nonvenomous snakes, spiders and other fascinating creatures. Participants will learn to distinguish harmless Dekay's brown snake from copperheads, understand their ecological roles and develop appreciation for these important species.
02/07/2026 1:00 pm to 02/07/2026 2:00 pm
(5-Adult) Investigate the amazing properties of animal skin and sensory systems. From heat-sensing snake pits to amphibian poison glands, discover how specialized skin helps animals perceive their environment and survive.
02/21/2026 1:00 pm
(5-Adult) Challenge misconceptions about frequently misunderstood animals like snapping turtles, nonvenomous snakes, spiders and other fascinating creatures. Participants will learn to distinguish harmless Dekay's brown snake from copperheads, understand their ecological roles and develop appreciation for these important species.