Photos compliments of Axel Hernandez / El Puente

Science Fun for Everyone

Anyone can be a scientist and it certainly doesn’t require a fancy degree to explore the wonders of our world. Every month educators from the Botanical Conservatory will investigate a different topic with fun and family friendly experiments, demonstrations and activities – most of which can be repeated at home. Each program lasts about 30 minutes and is appropriate for ages 5 and up. Participants in NISTEM (www.nistem.org) can also earn points for attending. Pre-registration is not required but standard Regular Conservatory admission applies.

Beyond Eureka! The Science of Ancient Greece

September 4 and 18, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

September 16, 6:00 pm

Over two thousand years ago, scientists in ancient Greece were discovering many of the core foundations of science and inventing some amazing devices. From astronomy to botany to engineering, come explore what they found out (and what they got wrong) then make your own discoveries in our Greek Showcase garden. 

Fossils

October 2, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

October 21, 6:00 pm

In this spooky season of witches and zombies, take some time to visit with the deadest of the dead – fossils! We’ll look at a number of real fossils as we explore what the plants and animals were like, how they became fossilized and what they can tell us about the world they lived in long ago. 

The Sweet Science of Sugar

November 20, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

November 18, 6:00 pm

Have you ever wondered just how much sugar is in your favorite food or drink? Or what puts the high in high fructose corn syrup? Come investigate the origins, uses and abuses of this sweetest topic and find out some practices and alternatives that might help you stay healthy.

Sound and Music

December 4 and 18, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

December 16, 6:00 pm

Join us in this special season of carols, bells and music as we experiment with ways to produce many different sounds. See how the sound travels through the air to your ears and then find out how some sounds combine to make beautiful music while other sounds just end up as noise.