“Engineers transform big dreams into remarkable realities. Salute the dreamers and doers who solve problems and make our lives better at The Henry Ford as we join the national celebration of Engineers Week” (The Henry Ford, 2019). Activities: Experiment with History — Coding: Coverlets to Computers, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., Near Made in America Manufacturing Corliss Steam […]
Planning a trip to the Michigan Science Center? Don’t forget to check out their new exhibit: Sun, Earth, Universe! It is presented with NASA and the National Informal STEM Education Network. Families will get to engage and enjoy interactive activities about the earth and space! For more details, click here. Location: 5020 John R Street […]
Michigan’s state stone is the Petoskey stone, a fossil colonial coral. Using different sandpaper grits and some “elbow grease,” participants will pick out and polish their own stone to take home while learning about other local fossils and minerals. All materials provided. $5/person. Pre-registration with payment required. Call 248-858-0916 weekdays or Red Oaks Nature Center […]
Get up close and personal with “giant creepy crawlies like tarantulas, whip scorpions, praying mantis and more!” “You’ll meet one of the aquarium’s Bug Hunt Rangers, learn about fascinating invertebrates and see if you’re brave enough to become a Bug Hunt Ranger, too” (SEALIFE Aquarium). Activities Include: Hunting for bugs throughout the aquarium and learn […]
Learn all about the world’s oldest fish during a fun-filled morning with activities centering on these amazing creatures. A shark presentation and snack will start the day, followed by a shark dissection demonstration and experiment. Craft a shark tooth necklace to take home. $12/person. Pre-registration with payment required. Call 248-858-0916 weekdays or Red Oaks Nature […]
