News and Events Calendar
The New Sciencenter Exhibition: Ocean Bound!
- Member Preview: Friday, February 3, 6-8 pm
- Public Opening: Saturday, February 4, 10 am - 5 pm
Imagine exploring a watershed by diving into your backyard creek and taking an underwater journey all the way to the ocean. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone's actions affect the health of our ocean. Enjoy interacting with 3-D watershed models, piloting a full-size submersible from mountain stream to ocean, guiding water safely through a hazardous maze, diverting pollutants as they travel through storm-water drains, playing with early education exhibits inside a clubhouse, and many more engaging interactive exhibits.
Ocean Bound! is made possible with the generous support of:
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Thank you to our Media Sponsor:
February
Sciencenter Member Preview, The New Exhibition: Ocean Bound!
Friday, February 3, 6-8 pm
Join us for a special members-only preview of the new exhibition. Embark on a journey through your watershed and enjoy special hands-on activities.
Ocean Bound! is made possible with the generous support of:
New Exhibition Opening: Ocean Bound!
Saturday, February 4, 10 am - 5 pm
Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone's actions affect the health of our ocean. Enjoy interacting with 3-D watershed models, piloting a full-size submersible from mountain stream to ocean, guiding water safely through a hazardous maze, diverting pollutants as they travel through storm-water drains, playing with early education exhibits inside a clubhouse, and many more engaging interactive exhibits.
Ocean Bound! is made possible with the generous support of:
and
Thank you to our Media Sponsor:
Showtime! Composting at Home
Saturday, February 4, 2 pm
Ever wonder what can be composted and how to use the finished product? Join Rachel Eklund and members of Cornell's Society for Natural Resource Conservation to learn about decomposition, plant seeds to grow at home, and create your own compost column to use in your home. Made possible by a grant from the Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division.
Free Sunday at the Sciencenter
Sunday, February 5, noon to 5 pm
Visit the Sciencenter for FREE on the first Sunday of every month this winter. Mark your calendar for our upcoming Free Sunday on March 4. Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca NY 14850. www.sciencenter.org or 607-272-0600.
Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Curiosity Corner programs are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.
- Math Time: Tiny
Tuesday, February 7, 10:30 am
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story Tiny by Paul Rogers and Korky Paul and then assemble the solar system using number sequencing.
Showtime! Solar Power Goes Nano
Saturday, February 11, 2 pm
Did you know scientists are using nanotechnology to store solar energy? Learn about solar power and the emerging use of hydrogen fuel cells. Justin Sambur, NSF Postdoctoral Research Associate at Cornell's Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, will demonstrate a model race car that uses a hydrogen fuel cell kit powered by solar energy.
Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Curiosity Corner programs are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.
- Storytime: Pop—A Book About Bubbles
Tuesday, February 14, 10:30 am
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story Pop: A Book About Bubbles by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and make their own bubble wand!
Winter Recess at the Sciencenter: Teachers' Week
Teachers and their immediate families enjoy free admission during Winter Recess. Explore the new exhibition, Ocean Bound!, and join us for a full line-up of special activities all week.
Special Hands-On Activities:
Monday, Feb. 20, through Friday, Feb. 24, 11 am and 2 pm
Enjoy hands-on activities to learn all about water and where it goes.
Teachers' Mini-Workshops:
Monday, Feb. 20, through Friday, Feb. 24, 2 pm
Teachers, join Sciencenter educators for a special workshop highlighting water and the water cycle in our classroom. Take-home a CD-ROM filled with materials to use in your own classroom. Free.
Special Showtime! Presentation: Animal Adaptations for Winter
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1 pm
Have you ever wondered how animals survive in winter? Learn how biology helps animals cope with cold weather, food shortages, and limited habitats. Touch animal pelts and do a hands-on activity on animal insulation.
Showtime! The Ocean World of Reptiles
Saturday, February 18, 2 pm
Did you know some reptiles live entirely in water, not on dry land? Explore the ocean world of reptiles. Learn how the ocean serves as a source of food and travel for many reptile species. Meet, touch and photograph reptiles presented by Diana Sleiertin, MaxMan Reptile Rescue.
Holiday Hours
The Sciencenter is open on Presidents' Day.
Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Curiosity Corner programs are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.
- Animal Time: Big Tracks, Little Tracks
Tuesday, February 21, 10:30 am
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story Big Tracks, Little Tracks by Millicent E. Selsam and make their own tracks out of paint and clay.
Special Showtime! Presentation: Animal Adaptations for Winter
Wednesday, February 22, 1 pm
Have you ever wondered how animals survive in winter? Join Emma Brofsky of Cornell's Naturalist Outreach Program to explore animal adaptations for winter and learn how biology helps animals cope with cold weather, food shortages, and limited habitats. Touch animal pelts and do a hands-on activity on animal insulation.
Showtime! Robotic Mini-Submarines
Saturday, February 25, 2 pm
Ever wondered about the world beneath the sea? See how a new underwater vehicle, built by Cornell's Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Team, can be used to explore underwater. Hear about the vehicle's development and watch a demonstration of this fascinating technology.
Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Curiosity Corner programs are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.
- Tactile Time: A Color of His Own
Tuesday, February 28, 10:30 am
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni and make invisible art.
