Super Science Day: Nature Up Close

Super Science Day: Nature Up Close

Saturday, July 6, 10:30 am – 5 pm

Outside, explore Montshire's forests, fields, and riverbanks—inside, take a closer look at the Museum's resident frogs, turtles, fish, bees, and ants. The day includes a guided 'tree' walk and a hike to “Birds Eye View” for an up-close look into the tree canopy. Then we'll grab bug nets and magnifying glasses for the insect hunt near the meadow. Back at the Science Discovery Lab we'll use microscopes to get an up-close look at aquatic invertebrates from nearby ponds and rivers. Free with Museum admission.

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Schedule:

10:30  Leafcutter Ants: Look for soldiers, queens, and gardens in our large ant colony.

11:15  Microscopic Nature: Look up close at feathers, insects, plants, and more.

12:00  Turtle Discovery: Join us in feeding our painted turtles, look at one up close, and learn how long they can hold their breath!

12:45  New England Wildlife: Learn about some of our local wildlife as we study the museum’s collection of animal mounts.

1:30 Honeybees: Watch honey being made as you look for our queen bee.

2:15 Pond Water Critters: Use microscopes to look for the hidden life in pond water.

3:00 Insects: Grab a collecting net and head out into the meadow to collect insects high and low.

3:45 Frog Feeding: Come watch the frogs and toads eat delicious beetles.

4:30 Leafcutter Ants: Look for soldiers, queens, and gardens in our large ant colony.