Wetlands play a vital role in the health of our ecosystem. Learn about the different types of wetlands and how living organisms depend on wetlands, including their importance to humans. Come see a wetlands model and participate in hands-on demonstrations to see them in action! All workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Let's turn up the heat! In this workshop, you will learn how to bring together electrical components using a technique called soldering, and assemble a circuit to take home! All workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. Adult supervision required.

Creeping, crawling, flying, and fantastic! Join Tony “The Bug Whisperer” and his Creepy-Crawly Zoo show just how cool the world of entomology really is. This show is perfect for young children as they’ll learn about the insects in our backyard, participate in Tony’s fun presentation, and experience bugs like never before! Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo is sponsored by: American Science and Surplus Zoo Med Animal House Pets & Supplies

What would you do if your lemons weren't sour? What would you change if you had the power? How do you know if something tastes good? Say, can't you? Won't you? Try out this food? Come celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and his book Green Eggs and Ham, as we explore how our bodies produce the sense of taste. This open lab will use food products that may contain: eggs, milk, soy, and wheat. You may come into contact with items…

Spur on your knowledge of gears in this open lab experience! We will explore why gears are needed to move things, how powerful they can be, and give you a chance to gear up a LEGO car to reach new speeds. All workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Learn the science behind adhesives and stickers in this exploratory workshop where you create a St. Patrick's Day sticker from start to finish. All workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Creeping, crawling, flying, and fantastic! Join Tony “The Bug Whisperer” and his Creepy-Crawly Zoo show just how cool the world of entomology really is. This show is perfect for young children as they’ll learn about the insects in our backyard, participate in Tony’s fun presentation, and experience bugs like never before! Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo is sponsored by: American Science and Surplus Zoo Med Animal House Pets & Supplies

How do you clean something that sticks to everything? Scientists have faced this problem when dealing with oil spills. Test different methods to see which works best as we celebrate World Water Day. All workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Come celebrate World Water Day and the importance of preserving our freshwater resources. Calculate your water footprint, learn about the changes that reduce it, and play an interactive game to learn about virtual water. All workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.