Botanical Investigation Day
Saturday, October 5, 10 am – 5 pm.
From ferns to flowers, spend the day exploring the world of plants with us. We’ll investigate cells and seeds, learn to identify ferns, use microscopes to explore flowers and leaves, and enjoy the fall foliage. This day full of special programs complements The New England Society of Botanical Artists’ exhibit “From Mountains to Sea” which will be on display in the Museum’s galleries. Free with museum admission.
10:30 Seedy Science – explore the lives of seeds as you learn about plant adaptations. Discovery Lab.
11:30 Ferns – Use ipads and microscopes to help identify local fern species from the museum’s woods. Discovery Lab.
12:30 Plant Cells – Use light microscopes to look at the beautiful world of plant cells and tissues. For adults and kids ages 9 and up. Discovery Lab.
1:30 Woodland Garden Walk – The museum trails are wonderful to explore in the fall. Join us for a short walk to look at New England foliage. Meet at the Front Desk.
2:30 Tiny Plants – look up close at some of the smallest plants and mosses as you discover the little lives they hide. Discovery Lab.
3:30 Dissecting Flowers – Use a microscope to find out what’s inside a flower. Discovery Lab.
4:30 Tree Leaves – Use ink to make your own leaf book of local tree species. Discovery Lab.
http://montshire.org/programs/adults/botanical-investigation-day/
Saturday Oct 5, 2013
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Saturday, October 5, 10 am ? 5 pm.
Montshire Museum of Science
One Montshire Road
Norwich, VT 05055
Programs free with museum admission: $14 for adults, $11 for children 2?17, free for members and children under 2 years of age.
Tel: 802-649-2200
Fax: 802-649-3637
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