Come observe at one of the largest amateur observatories in the country, in New Berlin, WI. The Milwaukee Astronomical Society is nearly 100-years-old, and will feature a talk on citizen science, astrophotography, and an open house of our observatory with chances to see objects in the night sky if it’s clear. Volunteers will attend to … Continued
Join us for our spooky-ish celebration featuring Creatures of the Night! Fall Fest returns with a fun-filled night of spooky nature activities in not-so-scary style! With activity stations indoors and out, there is plenty of FREE fall fun for everyone to enjoy. Park your car at Ahuska Park and ride a FREE Shuttle* to ALNC. … Continued
Put your forensic investigation skills to the test to solve the mystery of how the pickles died. Try your hand at a pickle ‘autopsy,’ investigate the mystery, and even try out ‘blood’ typing a mystery sample. Recommended for teens, 12-19. Check out more events at the Kenosha Public Library – Southwest here!
Have you ever wondered what happens to everyday materials when they get REALLY cold? Explore the fascinating world of ultra-cold experiments with Dr. Erik Hendrickson, UWEC Physics & Astronomy Professor, by dunking different objects (balloon, banana, racquetball, etc.) into liquid nitrogen! This program is intended for kids and their families. Check out additional events … Continued
Join us at the Pablo Center in downtown Eau Claire as we learn about and celebrate science during #WiSciFest! Staff, robotics teams, and community organizations will share their passion for science through exploration stations in our lobby. From robots to art and so much more! Check out additional events happening with the L.E.Phillips Memorial Public … Continued
Explore plants in the DC Smith Greenhouse on the University of Wisconsin – Madison campus. The greenhouse is open to the public weekdays from 9AM to 4PM!
Join us on Thursday, October 17 for Words with Nerds, a great show for information sponges who love to laugh! Words with Nerds mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing together local specialists and comedians to present on a topic of their choice. Come for the laughs and walk away with strange new knowledge – … Continued
Join us at the library for an unforgettable experience with the majestic raptors from Schlitz Audubon’s Raptor Program! Meet a hawk, falcon, and owl up close and discover the incredible tools they use to dominate the skies as successful predators. Witness these magnificent birds in person and learn about their unique adaptations and hunting techniques. … Continued
Learn the science and history of fermentation and how to make sauerkraut. Free samples!
Come celebrate Wisconsin Science Festival week and enjoy STEM kits at the library! Thanks to a grant Sparta Free Library received from Science Kits for Public Libraries – A Project of IEEE Region 4, the library now has 17 different STEM kits covering topics like robotics, coding, math, circuits and electricity, green energy, and more! … Continued
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