News and Events Calendar
Showtime! "Nature's Builders"
Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m.
Bees build hives, beavers build lodges, termites build mounds... To help celebrate the Sciencenter's Birthday Build, John Alvarez del Castillo will present the structures that animals build. Kids will have a chance to touch honeycombs, birds' nests, and other artifacts made by animals.
"Turtle Travels"
On Display Through Monday, May 26
Meet live turtles, travel like a turtle in a life-sized board game, and investigate the giant "Swiss Army Turtle" to make an animal adapted to life in the desert, in a pond, or at sea. Explore life in the slow lane with this fun new interactive exhibition about turtles and their habitats.
Spring Exhibition: "Toys: The Inside Story "
On Display Through Monday, May 26
If your parents never let you break open your Etch A Sketch® to find out how it works, or if you've been wondering how to stop your toddler's push toy from making such an infernal racket, you'll love "Toys: The Inside Story."
Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime and Tactile Time are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.
- Storytime: "Seeds"
Tuesday, May 13, 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story, "Seeds" by Ken Robbins. Kids will have an opportunity to examine and plant seeds. Storytime occurs on the second Tuesday of every month at 10:30 a.m.
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are made possible with the generous support of:
Third Thursday Nights - Extended Evening Hours!
Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- The Sciencenter is pleased to offer evening hours on the third Thursday of every month through June 2008.
- Admission is half price from 5-8 p.m. for non-members!
Showtime! "Gardening is for the Birds"
Saturday, May 17, 2 p.m.
Sciencenter educator John Alvarez del Castillo will share ways to make your garden attractive to birds, including easy plants and feeders. Kids can plant birdseed to grow plants for birds to snack on.
Showtime! "Tiny Particles, Big Trouble!"
Saturday, May 24, 2 p.m.
Try on a head-to-toe "bunny suit," sniff scents, and try to manipulate a slippery wafer with tweezers. Sciencenter educator Rae Ostman will demonstrate why special clothing and tools are needed to make tiny, nano-sized devices and materials.
Holiday Hours: Memorial Day
Monday, May 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Sciencenter is open on Memorial Day, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime and Tactile Time are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.
- Tactile Time: "Finger Paint"
Tuesday, May 27, 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to explore their world through touch using finger paint. Tactile Time occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:30 a.m.
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are made possible with the generous support of:
Sciencenter Activities at Ithaca Wegmans' W-Kids Fun Center
The Sciencenter is partnering with Wegmans to bring kids more hands-on science fun! Free activities change monthly and are designed for children ages 3 to 8 years.
Also at W-Kids: Collectible "Try This at Home" Activity Cards
Cards change every two weeks, and collections of six cards can be redeemed for a 15% discount on a Family Membership at the Sciencenter.
Showtime! "Nectar Gardens"
Saturday, May 31, 2 p.m.
Sciencenter educator John Alvarez del Castillo will explain how to attract nectar eaters—including hummingbirds, orioles, butterflies, and bees—to your garden. Kids can make an oriole feeder to take home.
June
Third Thursday Nights - Extended Evening Hours!
Thursday, June 19, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- The Sciencenter is pleased to offer evening hours on the third Thursday of every month through June 2008.
- Admission is half price from 5-8 p.m. for non-members!
Sciencenter Egg Drop 2008
Winners Announced
Want to know who won? Check out the 2008 Egg Drop Winners.
