Sciencenter

Science Together: Flubber
2025-10-22 10:15 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Sciencenter, 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Use a variety of tools to explore and make observations about the fun properties of Flubber!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections: Master Gardeners
2025-10-19 14:00 - 15:00
Learn about the magical world of gardening with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners!

Science Connections: Naturalist Outreach
2025-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-05 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a special Science Connections series in partnership with Cornell’s Naturalist Outreach Program featuring insects, reptiles, and birds!

Math Fun with MathHappens!
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for playful, informal math learning with the MathHappens Foundation! Families and kids can explore hands-on activities that make math fun, creative, and connected to everyday life.

Science Together: Flower Dissection
2025-10-17 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-16 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-15 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-14 10:15 - 10:45
Practice using tools and making observations as we look at all the parts of a flower!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Animal Feeding
2025-10-15 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-08 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-01 16:00 - 16:30
Join an Animal Keeper to observe snakes, lizards, frogs, and fish snacking on their preferred prey.

Science Connections: Robotic Arm Demonstration
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:00
Learn about robotics and maneuver a robotic arm!

Science Together: Worms
2025-10-10 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-09 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-08 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-07 10:15 - 10:45
Observe and measure live worms!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Chemsations: Incredible Indicators
2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:00
Investigate color-changing liquids, explore the importance of acids and bases in our daily lives, and make your very own chemistry watercolor artwork to take home!

Science Together: Ice Melting
2025-10-03 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-02 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-01 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-09-30 10:15 - 10:45
Test out different methods to melt ice with tools like warm water and salt. See if you can rescue an animal trapped in ice!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections: Hands-On Activities
2025-09-28 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for engaging hands-on STEM activities led by Sciencenter staff.

Climate Education Resource Fair & Professional Development Workshop
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00
The Sciencenter, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, and the Center for Climate Change Education at PRI are offering a half day event focused on climate education.
Come join us to access resources for teaching about climate change that are locally-relevant and grade specific. This professional development workshop will include something for teachers at every grade level and across all disciplines! Informal educators are welcome too!
Climate Education is relevant in every discipline: recent ELA Regents Exams now include climate change-related topics; climate and energy are also Social Studies issues that cannot be deeply understood without Mathematics; Health topics will increasingly be about the dangers we face; and the Arts are an effective way to communicate about climate change. Also, the NYSSLS standards infuse more climate topics into science across all grades and science disciplines.
The day will begin with What I’d Teach About Climate Change if I Only Had an Hour with PRI’s Don Haas. The session is appropriate for all grade levels and subject areas. The opening workshop will be followed by a Resource Fair offering climate-connected resources, information, and activity ideas presented by the Sciencenter, PRI, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and others.
Register here →

Science Together: Sink or Float
2025-09-26 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-25 10:30 - 11:00
Test and sort items with a water play, sink or float experiment!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.
