Events
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Join Terry Swanson, UW geologist & professor, as he discusses landslide risks for Island County residents. Learn, prepare, get involved!Terry Swanson is a geologist who is dedicated to making the teaching of geology accessible and exciting…
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Join us after school on Fridays for a fantastic afternoon of exploring arts and crafts, nature and animals, mini-maker projects, and more!
Immerse yourself in a new theme each week, ignite your curiosity, and unleash the power of your…
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Explore Squishy Circuits while learning about conductors, insulators, and the flow of electricity in a circuit. Participants will use conductive and insulating clay to build a circuit that makes their clay creation light up.
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Learn about the geologic evidence for past tsunamis in the Salish Sea, and how this evidence can help us prepare for future tsunamis. The tidal marsh at Discovery Bay, on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, has the longest record of tsunami…
Registration closes September 14 at 9:00am (84 spots remaining)Register for event
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Pacific Science Center's inflatable mobile planetarium brings the magic of the night sky indoors at any time of day! Learn how to identify and search for our constellations. Participants will also learn how our night sky changes throughout…
Registration closes September 14 at 9:00am (30 spots remaining)Register for event
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Pacific Science Center's inflatable mobile planetarium brings the magic of the night sky indoors at any time of day! Learn how to identify and search for our constellations. Participants will also learn how our night sky changes throughout…
Registration closes September 14 at 9:00am (46 spots remaining)Register for event - ,
Pacific Science Center's inflatable mobile planetarium brings the magic of the night sky indoors at any time of day! Learn how to identify and search for our constellations. Participants will also learn how our night sky changes throughout…
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Join Dr. Brian Sherrod, Assistant Professor and Research Geologist, from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), as he shares the latest research on past earthquakes in the region and Puget Sound fault zones to be aware of.
Learn,…
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Join Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and discover what it really takes to survive in the wild. Explore the many different physical and behavioral features animals have to not only help them survive, but to thrive in their habitats!
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Join us after school on Fridays for a fantastic afternoon of exploring arts and crafts, nature and animals, mini-maker projects, and more!
Immerse yourself in a new theme each week, ignite your curiosity, and unleash the power of your…
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If you're interested in weather, be sure to join us for this informative program, where Rhonda Paulson of Camano Preparedness Group will answer questions such as:
What drives it?What influences it?How it is used to determine…
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Did you know that you can transform food scraps into nutrient-dense fertilizer for houseplants or gardens using worms?Join us with Sarah Bergquist of WSU Extension as she demonstrates how compact, self-contained worm bins can be placed…
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Join us for an informative session with veteran National Weather Service meteorologist Ted Buehner to pose the meteorological questions you've always had and discover the answers.The Pacific Northwest experiences a diverse range of…
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Use paper, scarves, streamers, coffee filters, and other odd supplies to build something that can fly and test it in a wind tunnel! All materials provided.
For kids ages 4-11 and their caregivers.
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Build and explore with a variety of materials, which may include LEGO®, Magna-Tiles®, gears, blocks, and more!
No registration required, just come and go throughout the hour of exploration and play.
All ages welcome.
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Join us to discover tips and tricks to spruce up your garden and home. The Grow Your Way speaker series features experienced gardeners sharing their knowledge on a variety of gardening subjects. Whatever the topic, they are always…
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The Pacific Northwest experiences a diverse range of weather, including significant storms. Have you ever pondered the forces behind these storms and the reasons for the varying weather from one location to another? This distinctive…
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Join us and explore the science behind the inner workings of the catapult.
We will talk about kinetic and potential energy, tension, and gravity and use materials on hand to build catapult models of our own! How far can you…
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For decades, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have studied the remarkable biodiversity of bats on Barro Colorado Island in Panama, where an astonishing seventy-six species coexist. Now, for the first time,…
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Join Alex Dolcimascolo, WA Department of Natural Resources (DNR) tsunami geologist, as he discusses tsunami hazards Island County residents may encounter and best practices for preparedness and community resilience.Alex Dolcimascolo…