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From fluttering butterflies to buzzing bees, dive into the wonders of nature with hands-on activities and interactive workshops that bring the beauty of spring to life.

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Special Events

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Sponge Bunnies: Hop into action and craft your own sponge-painted bunny masterpiece!

Where: Alexander Art Academy

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Symmetry Butterflies: Unleash your artistic flair as you design your own stunning butterfly wings, ensuring that each delicate detail on one wing perfectly mirrors the other.

Where: Junktion

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Animal Tangrams: Dive into the world of shapes and puzzles as you use your custom tangrams to solve preset patterns or invent your own unique animal creations using seven simple shapes.

Where: Junktion

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Hydraulic Flowers: Prepare to be enchanted as you embark on a mesmerizing journey to create your very own jar of flowers that comes to life with every push of a hydraulic syringe.

Where: Chevron Maker Annex

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Cloud Viewer: Unleash your inner explorer and fashion your very own Cloud Viewer, empowering you to peer up at the sky and unlock the mysteries of the clouds above!

Where: CenterPoint EcoStation

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Rainsticks: Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of meteorology as you tilt the enchanting rainsticks provided, allowing the mesmerizing sounds of a simulated rainstorm to transport you on an exhilarating journey through the intricate wonders of the water cycle and the dynamic forces shaping our weather!

Where: CenterPoint EcoStation

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Roll a Rainbow: Tension mounts as you race to outmaneuver your opponents and emerge triumphant in this thrilling game of color clash challenge! Be the first to cover one full color plus the blue circle on your mat to claim victory!

Where: ConocoPhillips Math Lab

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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

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Pattern Bracelets: Let your imagination run wild as you craft a colorful masterpiece that dances with patterns and rhythms, weaving together shapes, colors, and textures in a mesmerizing symphony of creativity.

Where: Junktion

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Exploring Eclipses - Pinhole Viewer: Embark on a thrilling adventure as you craft your very own pinhole viewer, unlocking the secrets to safely observe the awe-inspiring eclipse! Prepare to be captivated as you delve into the mysteries of different eclipse types, immersing yourself in a journey of cosmic discovery like never before!

Where: INVISTA Science Station

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Exploring Eclipses - Moon Craters: Prepare for an exhilarating exploration as we unravel the captivating mystery behind why the moon resembles delectable Swiss cheese, diving deep into the cosmos to uncover the secrets of its cratered surface!

Where: INVISTA Science Station

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Exploring Eclipses - Big Sun, Little Moon: Prepare to be astounded as we unravel the mind-boggling phenomenon of how the seemingly tiny moon can boldly eclipse the colossal sun, igniting a thrilling journey into the heart of celestial mechanics that will leave you awe-inspired!

Where: INVISTA Science Station

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DNA Extraction: Get hands-on as you embark on the exhilarating task of extracting DNA from wheat germ, witnessing firsthand the incredible complexity and beauty of this fundamental molecule. With each step of the extraction process, from crushing the wheat germ to isolating the DNA strands, uncover the secrets of genetics and gain a newfound appreciation for the intricate machinery that drives life itself.

Where: Power Science Lab

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Pipe Cleaner Neuron:  From understanding the basics of neuron structure to witnessing the incredible speed at which signals travel along neural pathways, prepare to be captivated by the awe-inspiring world of neuroscience and gain a deeper appreciation for the remarkable capabilities of the human brain.

Where: Power Science Lab

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DIY Laser Journals: Step into the world of bookbinding mastery as you learn the art of creating your very own personalized journal using state-of-the-art Glowforge laser cutting technology.

Where: Chevron Maker Annex

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Message Switchboard: Get ready to engage your imagination and creativity as you harness the power of banana plugs to create messages on our dynamic seven-segment displays.

Where: Chevron Maker Annex

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Trampoline Challenge: Armed with a G-Force sensor, embark on a thrilling mission to see if your trampoline design can successfully dampen the force of a falling object, preventing the sensor from triggering.

Where: Chevron Maker Annex