|
|
 |
Monday, February 1
3:30 p.m.
German Township Branch
Hibernation Station
How do our wild animal friends survive the winter? This question and many more will be answered by the Rum Village Nature Center guides. Families are invited to join the animal fun. Call 271-5144 for more info.
|
|
 |
Thursday, February 4
3:30 p.m.
North Liberty Branch
Animal All-Stars
Naturalists from the Rum Village Nature Center will share the natural history of some native Indiana animals, show s skulls and pelts., and present an animal all-star. Afterward, join us for an animal craft. Call 656-3664 for more info.
|
 |
Monday, February 1
4:00 p.m.
Main Library—Colfax Auditorium
Healthworks Presents: Kohl’s Scrubbadubbaveggethinkercising!
Learn about health habits and more as you navigate the many choices you face each day. Includes a fun interactive video experience, the always-popular voting buttons, and lots of hands-on participation. Ages 5–10; call 282-4607 for more info.
|
|
 |
Friday, February 5
3:30 p.m.
Western Branch
Let’s Have a Sweet Time!
Ever wonder how honey is made or where it comes from? Then “comb” over and join us as local apiculturist James Kendall explains the science of beekeeping. “Bee” there, won’t you? Call 282-4639 for more info.
|
 |
Tuesday, February 2
3:30 p.m.
Tutt Branch
Potawatomi Zoo
Join four animal residents of the Potawatomi Zoo as we learn where they live, what they eat, and why they look like they do. Afterward, visit with one of our Potawatomi animal guests. Pre-register online or at 282-4637.
|
|
 |
Friday, February 5
4:00 p.m.
LaSalle Branch
Kaboom!
Have you always wanted to make something explode? Then join us and create a color explosion with this simple science experiment. Call 282-4633 for more info.
|
 |
Tuesday, February 2
6:30 p.m.
Lakeville Branch
Winter Wonderland on the Prairie
Charlotte Wolfe from Prairie Winds Farm will demonstrate how animals survive through the winter. She’ll be accompanied by a few feathered and furry friends, both domestic and wild. Call 784-3446 for more info.
|
|
 |
Friday, February 5
4:00 p.m.
Francis Branch
Astonishing Owls
Join owl expert Carol Riewe to learn about and what it takes to participate in an owl rehabilitation program. You’ll also get a chance to meet a screech and great horned owl! Call 282-4641 for more info.
|
 |
Wednesday, February 3
4:00 p.m.
Centre Township Branch
Raptors!
Learn about the lives and habitat of raptors. Naturalist and licensed raptor rehabilitator Carol Riewe will introduce us to a great horned owl and a screech owl. Call 251-3700 for more info.
|
|
 |
Wednesday, February 3
4:00 p.m.
River Park Branch
The Power of Magnetism
Curious Kids Museum presents a whole room full of activities geared for kids age 5–10 including magnets, a bubble chamber, and a terrific take home craft. Pre-register online or at 282-4635.
|
|
|
|
|
Feature Presentations*:
Lower Level--Colfax Auditorium
10:30 a.m.
Healthy Heart Fun
HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum, South Bend
Have heart-stopping fun, HealthWorks! style. Learn, laugh, and win while you discover what it takes to build a healthy heart for a healthy life.
11:30 a.m.
When Science Goes to the Dogs!
ECHO Club, Inc. (Buchanan, Mich.)
See what can happen as applied principles and techniques of dog training turn science into the art of performance—obedience, agility, carting and—who knows—maybe even a little dancing.
12:30 p.m.
Go Green!
Larry Wirtz (Crown Point, Ind.)
Science educator Larry Wirtz blends science and magic in this exciting interactive program. Learn about the world around us and how we can make a difference as you have fun with the magic of recycling and energy conservation.
1:30 p.m.
Eye to Eye With Indiana’s Creepy Crawlers
Rick Glassman, St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District
Get up close and personal with some of our local reptile and amphibian residents—we’re talking live specimens here!
2:30 p.m.
Silly Safaris Endangered Species
Amazon John of Silly Safari Station (Indianapolis)
Discover what makes an animal endangered and how we can protect them. Using the success stories of the American alligator and the black-footed ferret, we apply the lessons learned to situations of today.
3:30 p.m.
Nose, Nose: Secrets of the K-9
Lt. Steve Noonan, South Bend Police Department
Lt. Steve and his K-9 friends will demonstrate the canine sense of smell and how it is used in tracking drugs, explosives…and people.
* The Colfax Auditorium has limited seating. Attendance will be on a first-come, first-served
basis. To be fair to all guests, everyone will be required to leave the Auditorium
and re-enter between presentations.
Everyone attending a program in the Colfax Auditorium must be in a seat; due to fire
regulations, attendees may not sit in the aisles.
BACK TO TOP
Special Science Activities+
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.* Due to limited space, children will be admitted by ticket every 30 minutes.
Tickets may be picked up outside each activity room.
3rd Floor—Presentation Room*
Underwriters Laboratories
It’s Braintacular!—Challenge your brain with hands-on activities, brought to you by future science teachers and their IUSB instructor, Connie Sprague.
3rd Floor—Children’s Storytime Room
Indiana University South Bend
Learn how to be safety smart at home, in water, and around fire with fun and educational DVDs featuring Timon and Pumbaa and Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Lower Level - Pokagon Meeting Room*
Michiana Astronomical Society & Kennedy Planetarium
Wonders of the Night Sky!—Stars, planets, constellations, and more: Play a game, make a stellar project, learn about far-out facts, and maybe win a telescope! Hands-on astronomy activities for all ages.
Lower Level—Molloy Meeting Room*
Kids Astro Camp at Camp Eberhart & Joshua Tree Earth and Space Museum
Space Rocks!—All about meteorites and minerals. Hands-on fun.
Lower Level—Dickinson Conference Room
QuarkNet Physics, University of Notre Dame
Exciting hands-on activities: physics demonstrations include infrared, diffraction, electricity and magnetism, particle detectors, and fiber optics.
Lower Level—Rockne Technology Training Room
Riley High School
Biology instructor John Wibbens and student assistants will discuss what lies beneath the Earth and provide a tour of special science websites for all ages. Learn about caves, rivers, precious metals, gems, and more.
BACK TO TOP
| Floor |
Exhibit |
Lower
Level |
American Society for Quality (A.S.Q.)—Michiana Section
Fun and interactive exhibit demonstrating the concept of “quality.”
|
Lower
Level |
American Society of Civil Engineers
Explore the many aspects of civil engineering; see a super-elevated curve model of a highway and a transportation traffic signal; work with West Point bridge design software; and learn about renewable energy.
|
Lower
Level |
Arkos Design
Learn about the impact of electrical usage from appliances and fixtures.
|
Lower
Level |
Center for Nano Science & Technology, University of Notre Dame
Investigate the exciting world of nano technology!
|
| 3rd |
Chemistry & Biochemistry Department, University of Notre Dame
Learn about acid rain’s effects on the environment.
|
Lower
Level |
City of South Bend Division of
Engineering
Learn how roundabouts really work.
|
Lower
Level |
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
at the University of Notre Dame
See how buildings behave during earthquakes; hands-on related activities.
|
| 3rd |
Elkhart Environmental Division
Find out about the wetlands and what you can do to protect them.
|
| 3rd |
Fernwood Botanical Garden and
Nature Preserve
See the beauty of bird nests up close, take a trivia quiz, and learn about threats to nesting birds and what you can do to help birds raising families in your backyard.
|
| 1st |
HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum
It’s all about your healthy heart: learn about ways to keep it healthy.
|
Lower
Level |
Indiana University School of Medicine,
SBCME
Medical students will feature interactive medical simulations, nutrition and healthy concepts and hands-on skill stations; receive a medical certificate as you complete your visit.
|
| 2nd |
Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics, University of Notre Dame
See art and astronomy come together.
|
| 3rd |
Michiana Amateur Radio Club
Find out how radio works and how to use it. Talk to people around town, around the state, around the country, and around the world—without telephone or the Internet!
|
Lower
Level |
Michiana Aquarium Society
Look at various small aquaria displaying different varieties of aquarium fish, as well as developing eggs and babies.
|
| 2nd |
Michiana Beekeepers Association
Look at various small aquaria displaying different varieties of aquarium fish, as well as developing eggs and babies.
|
| 2nd |
Michiana Veterinary Medical Association
It’s all about animal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and disease prevention.
|
Lower
Level |
Ninety-Nines, Inc: International Organization of Women Pilots
Learn about Amelia Earhart and meet women pilots; participate in hands-on activities.
|
| 2nd |
North Central District Dental Society
Find out about laser cavity detection, dental sealants, and the importance of mouth guards for sports.
|
| 2nd |
Potato Creek State Park
Hands-on exhibit focusing on animal signs and tracking: Look at tracks, droppings, and other mysteries animals leave behind.
|
Lower
Level |
Potawatomi Zoo
Visit with special critters from the zoo and learn about animal conservation.
|
| 2nd |
Prairie Winds Farm (NEW)
Learn how an organic farm works; See special chickens up close.
|
| 2nd |
Riverbend Community Math Center
The one-cut theorem: figure out how to fold a piece of paper to cut out shapes with only one cut. Make triangles, quadrilaterals, a star, a duck, and a turtle.
|
Lower
Level |
Rum Village Nature Center
Interactive display on turtles, including shells and games for testing knowledge.
|
Lower
Level |
South Bend Chocolate Company
Find out about the history of chocolate and enjoy free samples!
|
Lower
Level |
South Bend-Elkhart Audubon Society
Focus on the challenges and risks faced by migratory birds through interactive games.
|
| 1st |
South Bend Schools Robotics
Watch a large robot will run around and maneuver moon rocks and check out the FIRST LEGO League table.
|
| 3rd |
St. Joseph County Health Department
Visit with Pat the Painter at the interactive paint display.
|
Lower
Level |
St. Joseph County Parks Department
Learn about spiders via exhibits, games, and activities.
|
| 2nd |
St. Joseph County Public Library (NEW)
See the new technology of how library materials are returned and sorted on special conveyors.
|
Lower
Level |
St. Joseph County Soil & Water
Conservation District
Rick Glassman and staff explain soil and water in a fun-filled way.
|
| 2nd |
St. Joseph County Solid Waste
Management District
Learn about recycling and have fun with special recycling games—Indiana hoops and ring toss.
|
Lower
Level |
Studebaker National Museum
Learn about spark plugs and how they have contributed to automotive technology.
|
| 3rd |
Students for Environmental Action
at Notre Dame
Learn about RRR: reduce, reuse, and recycle with a focus on sorting, recycling, and composting.
|
| 1st |
Don Szczodrowski (NEW)
See fossils and Jurassic Park movie memorabilia; touch real dinosaur bones and other fossil items; learn about the Michiana Gem & Mineral Society.
|
Lower
Level |
Brian Weaver
See a lunar sample from NASA and learn about the history of manned space flight.
|
|
