UWW Rock County invites families to join our faculty, staff and students in this event featuring science activities and exhibits that highlight the wonders of our scientific world. Participants can learn about youth science and STEM programs. All ages are welcome to attend, parents/guardians are required to stay on-campus. Check out more pre/post-festival events here!
The Wisconsin Energy Institute and Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) are excited to bring the KidWind Educator Workshop to Menomonie as a post Wisconsin Science Fest event! Join us in Fulton’s Workshop, Dunn County Historical Society’s exciting Makerspace, and learn how to explore the power of wind and solar with your students! Workshop Description: … Continued
The Northeast Wisconsin American Chemical Society and the Oshkosh Public Library are joining together to provide hands-on science for kids and their families. Activities will be related to the National Chemistry Week theme of Picture Perfect Chemistry to help kids learn about properties of light, colors, and imaging. In addition, kids will learn about the … Continued
“To have community we must share a meal.” Hinkigowi, We Feast Together, Sunday, October 20th, brings this core value to the forefront in this Native foodways project. Participants will not only deepen their understanding and appreciation of Native foods but also learn how to explore food from their own local communities to learn more about … Continued
The hour-long program will include a live presentation of the current night sky of Central Wisconsin, followed by a fulldome show about the nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half … Continued
Playing with Blue is Part Two of Galaudet Gallery’s Series called Color. This time we look into the interaction of Blue with other colors like white and red or green and how placement of colors can change how those colors look. Playing with Blue is based on science! The science behind why colors change when … Continued
Join storyteller Janine Oshiro and explore the world of seeds through stories from Hawaiʻi, poetry, and a Story Skirt full of many surprises. This free event is suitable for families with children 5 and older and young-at-heart adults. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. To reserve, email [email protected] Free tours of the restored parlor in … Continued
Use balloons and masking tape to build the tallest freestanding tower. It’s trickier than it sounds…are you up to the challenge? Check out more events at the Kenosha Public Library – Southwest here!
Join Welty Environmental Center and the Rock County Beekeepers Association for a free, family-friendly event! Learn all about bees and bee keeping by interacting with a demonstration hive while trying out the smoker in a beekeeper suit. There will also be bee crafts and honey samples to take home!
Fun for the whole family! Come for a short storytime that explores simple science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. Then stay for playful hands-on learning.
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