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
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!
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
Did you know that real life vampires haunt Lake Michigan? Have you ever wondered what a submarine looks like when it’s bathed in red light? Do you think you’d be able to hear the difference between an enemy vessel chasing you and a pod of killer whales? Join us on Thursday October 17th, 2024 from … Continued
Join us at the Rice Lake Public Library on Wednesday, October 16th at 4:00pm to start a BioBlitz of Rice Lake. Head out to explore and document the life around our city then meet back at the library at 5:30pm to share what you’ve found! For more details on participating in a BioBlitz, check … 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/
Visit the Mead Library Imaginarium makerspace for some Science-in-the-Studio time as part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Drop-in activities include making slime and microscope viewing. There will also be a limited supply of Wisconsin Science Festival’s Science in a Bag materials.
Open House at the Peninsular Agricultural Research Station. Stop in at the office before heading out to walk the fields, ask questions of PARS staff, and complete a scavenger hunt! At 3:15pm, join Superintendent Becky Wiepz for a wagon ride tour.
Dive into the rich history of Wisconsin’s agricultural heritage with our special program, “Discovering Dairyland: Alice, Artifacts, and Agriculture.” This family-friendly event will explore the fascinating role of Alice in Dairyland, Wisconsin’s agricultural ambassador, through engaging storytelling and hands-on activities. Participants will have the unique opportunity to get up close with artifacts that tell the … Continued
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