Saturday, February 27 at 1 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission What are very, very, very small but produce beautiful colors? Nanoparticles! Found throughout nature, these tiny particles interact differently with light than larger objects do, resulting in iridescence that reflects from
Elk & Caribou – Oh Deer! Science on the Spot
Saturday, February 20 at 1 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Discover and learn all about elk, caribou, white-tailed deer, and more in this Science on the Spot! Find out how they are the same and how they are different by studying their tracks, looking at their antlers, and even
Sea Turtle Spotlight Science on the Spot
Saturday, February 13 at 1 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission This Science on the Spot is all about sea turtles and specifically the world's most endangered sea turtle, the Kemp's ridley! Learn what makes sea turtles special, how ocean pollution impacts these turtles, and discuss how
Frog Fascination Science on the Spot
Saturday, February 6 at 1 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Fascinated by the rockin’ music of a chorus of frogs? Come learn more about these bioindicators that inhabit backyards in the Frog Fascination Science on the Spot. Attendees will learn how to identify the calls of various
Herpetologist for a Day
Monday, March 29 & Saturday, April 248 am - 3 pm$130 (+ tax) per participant, per day, $15 discount with MembershipGrade Level: 4th - 8th Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a herpetologist or to work at the Cook Museum of Natural Science? What would you have to know? What
Bug Barcoding: a citizen science project
Saturday, March 69:15 am - 2 pmFREE with registration, Limited spots availableFor ages 19 and older Collect an ant, mosquito, or beetle and join us for a half-day, hands-on experience. You will extract your bug's DNA and, through a laboratory technique called DNA barcoding, take a look into
Insect Pinning Workshop
Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 10 am & NoonCost: $30 (+ tax), $5 Member Discount*For ages 12 and older Come join us at the Cook Museum for another hands-on insect pinning workshop! This workshop is for all levels. Participants will learn insect orders & anatomy, how to ethically
Insect Pinning Workshop
Saturday, May 29 at 10 am & NoonCost: $30 (+ tax), $5 Member Discount*For ages 12 and older Come join us at the Cook Museum for another hands-on insect pinning workshop! This workshop is for all levels. Participants will learn insect orders & anatomy, how to ethically collect &
February Homeschool Classes
Tuesdays, February 9 & 2310 - 11:30 am$12 (+ tax) per participant Limited spots available. Adults who would like to participate in the class are able to register and pay the $12 fee for their own slot (if available). Admission to the Exhibits is not included. There are two ways to register: in
February Community Classes
Tuesdays, February 2 & 1610 - 11:30 am Limited spots available. Adults who would like to participate in the class are able to register and pay the fee for their own slot (if available). Admission to the Exhibits is not included. There are two ways to register: in person at the Guest
Crab Q&A with Animal Care
Saturday, February 20 at 10 am & Noon FREE for Members or with General Admission Come learn more about how crabs play an important role in many ecosystems in this brief Question & Answer session with Animal Care.
