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  1. Wild Wonders: Wondrous Wind Tunnels

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    Thursday, February 6 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Come get swept up in the science of air currents. Test different materials and see if they soar in our mini wind tunnel.

    This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.

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  2. Wild Wonders: Renewable Energy

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    Thursday, February 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Experiment with renewable energy using our KidWind turbine kit.

    This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: KidWind and Mandy Putnam

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  3. Wild Wonders: Invent an Animal

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    Thursday, February 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Invent your own animal using air-dry clay. Where would your animal live? What would your animal eat?How would your animal move?

    This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.

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  4. Exploration Station: Seed Planting

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    Sunday, February 16 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

     Start your own mini-garden by planting seeds to take home, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind paper plant pot!

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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  5. Wild Wonders: Orange Slice & Clove Decorations

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    Thursday, January 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Create fragrant and festive decorations to celebrate the new year!

    This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Stephanie Swoodson

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  6. Wild Wonders: Squishy Circuits

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    Thursday, January 30 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Investigate how to make open and closed circuits using electricity, squishy playdough, and little lights. 

    This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: PBS

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  7. Wild Wonders: Animal Stuffies

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    Thursday, January 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Draw your favorite animal and turn it into a cuddly plush creature!

    This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Stephanie Swoodson

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  8. Wild Wonders: Animal Tracking

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    Thursday, January 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Get creative and design a collaborative wintery scene. Move animal figures through the snow and identify their tracks!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  9. Wild Wonders: 3D Pen Ornaments

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    December 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Get techy this holiday season! Create your own custom ornaments with our 3D printing pen.

    This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Adobe Creative

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  10. Kids’ View Photography

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    November 1, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

    Capture the museum through your own “lens” and learn how to take photos on digital cameras and phones! You’ll discover fun ways to take portraits, bring new energy to still life images, and create art from your perspective.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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