1:00 - 2:00 pm 
Fossil Hunt!
Chicago Children's Museum
700 East Grand Ave Suite 127
Become a junior paleontologist or "fossil detective" and unlock the secrets of prehistoric creatures in our Dinosaur Expedition.
Free with Museum Admission |
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Eureka!: The Science of Discovery
Marwen
833 N. Orleans St.
How does physics affect how we see a work of art? How do paleontologists and archaeologists use observation skills in the field? How do the mind and the body communicate when painting or exploring? Join artists, scientists and explorers as we take a look at the science of observation and discovery.
Free |
5:30 -7:00 pm
Communicating an Awareness of Plants through Science and Art
Chicago Botanic Garden, Alsdorf Auditorium, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL
Dr. Roger Hangarter will use time-lapse movies that show plants as they respond to their environment in movements that are too slow for the human eye to register.
Members $12, non-members $15 |
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Art & Science Family Make & Take : Amazing Aroids Grow On Air
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago,IL
The art of layering colored rocks in a small jar helps give the science of creeping plant roots a place to hold onto.Come see for yourself, as we create special see-through growers for plant cuttings from our conservatory collection. Drop in anytime between 1:00pm and 3:00pm in the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children¢s Garden (no registration required)
Free children / $5 suggested donation Adults |
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