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  1. Water Exploration & Spring Planting: UW Conservation Biology Society

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    Saturday, April 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Join our friends from UW’s student chapter of the Conservation Biology Society and find new ways to explore your environment. Dive into the hidden world of teeny tiny microorganisms that thrive in our local lakes, and plant seeds so our summertime gardens can flourish.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  2. STEAM Time: Water Explorers

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    Friday, April 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Dive into the hidden world of teeny tiny critters that thrive in our local waterways. Give your fine motor skills a workout while sampling lake water and get a reeeeeally close look at microorganisms with our microscope.

    Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. These hands-on programs foster creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, increase problem-solving skills, and offer new ways for kids to explore the world around them.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  3. Wild Wonders: Caterpillar Puppets

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    Thursday, April 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Learn about the caterpillars you’ll see this spring in southern Wisconsin, and create your own wiggly caterpillar puppet!

    This event is included with general museum admission.

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  4. Exploration Station: Pollinator Seed Balls

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    Sunday, April 28 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Create seed balls using a native pollinator seed mix grown on the museum’s Rooftop Ramble! Find out what it takes to plant pollinator gardens, and gain a better understanding of plants’ life cycle from seed to flower.

    This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Chicago Community Gardeners Association

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  5. Exploration Station: Whimsical Weather Crafts

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    Sunday, April 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Rain or shine, we’re making crafts inspired by the day’s weather! Possible crafts include kites, sun paper art, rain art, and other weather-related creative projects.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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  6. Suzuki Strings of Madison Performance

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    Saturday, April 27 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Join our young guest performers from Suzuki Strings of Madison for a concert for all ages. The concert will take place outdoors in the Wonderground (or indoors in the 2nd floor Celebrations Room, in case of poor weather!)

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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  7. Exploration Station: Pollinator Seed Balls

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    Saturday, April 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Create seed balls using a native pollinator seed mix grown on the museum’s Rooftop Ramble! Find out what it takes to plant pollinator gardens, and gain a better understanding of plants’ life cycle from seed to flower.

    This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Chicago Community Gardeners Association

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  8. Wild Wonders: Water Explorers

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    Thursday, April 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Dive into the hidden world of teeny tiny critters that thrive in our local waterways. Give your fine motor skills a workout while sampling lake water and get a reeeeeally close look at microorganisms with our microscope.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  9. Wild Wonders: Seed Planting

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    Thursday, April 4 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Decorate a paper cup and plant seeds inside from the Rooftop Ramble. Take your plant home and watch it grow!

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  10. Wild Wonders: Wheatgrass Planters

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    Thursday, April 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Decorate a paper planter and plant wheat grass seeds. Bring your project home and watch your plant grow!

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