A short, free GYROSCOPE DEMONSTRATION of a classic toy gyro and then a space age version of this “super top!” See two FUN TRICKS and also see 4 COLLECTIBLE gyroscopes from the museum’s collection. Children must be with an adult. Gyroscopes for sale in the museum’s toyshop after the short demo. Allow time afterwards to … Continued
GET A YO-YO TO TAKE HOME & LEARN 10 TRICKS! BEGINNER’S YO-YO CLASS– for ages 8-108! ——————Get a free Yo-Yo in the class!——————- – call ahead to register: 262 763-3946 – Get a GREAT ball-bearing, wing YO-YO to USE & TO KEEP! – learn tips and up to 10 classic yo-yo tricks. – One hour … Continued
Celebrate agriculture with this special storytime featuring a beekeeper and a local librarian who keeps chickens. Preschool children and their grown ups are welcome to learn a little about bees and a little about raising chickens. We plan to have a live chicken in attendance; bring a jacket as we may be outside weather permitting. … Continued
Come to a free hike with a Dane County Staff member. This program’s goal is to get our youngest explorers comfortable in and enjoying the outdoors. The path is flat, grassy terrain that may not be suitable for a stroller. Come have fun with other families and get in a short hike with your littles. … Continued
Prepare for spooky science tricks & treats as we present our most famous elixirs. With flash and flare see how a Mad Scientist prepares their costume!
A joint program by the Platteville Public Library in collaboration with the Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums for ages 7-11. Join us for Agriculture-themed activities like making edible dirt cups to learn about soil layers, building an aquifer in a bottle to learn about the water cycle, and coloring and other activities. Check out … Continued
Youth, ages 9-12, stop in the children’s library to paint and embellish your own walking stick (while supplies last). Walking sticks are ideal hiking aids, excellent for walking in neighborhoods and on rustic, wooded trails. Check out more events happening at the W.J. Niederkorn Library during the Wisconsin Science Festival: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/venue/w-j-niederkorn-library-2/
Learn about the effects of different nitrogen rates on corn and more! 6 Rates of Nitrogen applied in three replicates on a corn field at the Green County Farm. The rates are zero, 40, 80, 120, 160 and 200 units of nitrogen. This will be a chance for the public to see the corn plants … Continued
Science on Tap is an opportunity for the community to hear about regional and relevant science from scientists themselves. Enjoy a beer, coffee, or good company as you listen to a 30-45 minute presentation followed by a Q&A and discussion. On October 15th at 6:30pm at the Deep Water Alley in Ashland, WI, Dr. Tom … Continued
In this event, we’ll explore the Wisconsin Science Festival theme of agriculture by examining the impact of telling the story of our local food producers on our food systems. We’re told that sharing stories helps connect us, but is there any science behind that? In fact, there is! In honor of the Wisconsin Science Festival … Continued
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