Science for our smallest scientists!
Upcoming Discovery Hour Events
Discovery Hour is every Thursday from 10 AM-12 PM and geared just toward toddlers and preschool aged children. Activities are always free with regular admission and change weekly to allow your little scientist to explore the vast world of natural and physical wonders! Learn something new and then take it home to keep exploring! Consider a family membership so Discovery Hour is always free!
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April 5th - Animal TracksHarness your inner naturalist and identify an animal by the tracks it left behind. You can learn to tell the story of the land by familiarizing yourself with the shapes of animals feet.
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April 12th - CSIScientists use lots of clues to help them uncover the mysteries of crime scenes. This week we'll be exploring finger prints and how they can be used by detectives to identify people.
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April 19th - PollinationWithout the help of pollinators like bees and butterflies, we might have a hard time finding yummy fruits and vegetables to eat at the grocery store. Discover the amazing relationship between plants and pollinators and how animals play a vital role in the plant life cycle.
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April 26th - RainApril showers bring may flowers. How does a rain drop form, why does it fall, and why are there so many of them in April? We'll explore the wet, wonderful world of rain clouds with this week's hands-on activity.
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May 3rd - CloudsGetting familiar with clouds can help you understand a lot about the weather to come - whether it will be a calm, sunny day or wild and stormy. This week we'll soar up into the clouds to understand more about about how they form and the differences between some of the different types of clouds we can see.
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May 10th - Wind WatchersWind is a powerful force in Wyoming! Learn how to measure and watch for changes in the wind to help you prepare to bundle up on especially blustery days!
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May 17th - Heart beatsExplore the organ that keeps our bodies ticking and how to measure and track its beats.
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May 24th - GardeningIt's late May and we should be almost free of overnight frosts. Time to start planting that summer garden! Learn about seeds, soil, planting, watering and everything you need to get that itchy green thumb ready for the summer growing season.
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