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Earth Month Activities
Celebrate Earth Day for an Entire Month!
Beginning March 20

April Break Activities 4/17–4/25

Science on the Edge Lectures

SCIENCE SATURDAYS
Sponsored by Time Warner Cable

Saturdays, September—May

Science Saturday programs are specially designed for middle school and junior/senior high school students to experience science in a fun, informal setting. Programs are free with regular Museum admission; group rates are available. For group reservations and rates, call (585)697-1942. Individuals are welcome—no reservations required. All programs take place in the Museum building unless otherwise indicated.

Check the 2009–10 Science Saturday Schedule

2009-10 Richard C. Shultz
SCIENCE ON THE EDGE LECTURE SERIES

Saturday, April 17 through Sunday, April 25
APRIL BREAK ACTIVITIES
Investigate our Water -- "Raindrops & Runoff"

12pm to 4pm Each Day
Help us celebrate our Earth during a fun-filled week of water exploration! Learn about the water cycle and what YOU can do to keep our freshwater resources clean and healthy. Join the RMSC staff in hands-on activities:

-- Paint rain barrels for the community.
-- Learn how to test water quality. Bring a sample from home for testing.
-- Become an "H₂O Hero" as you make a costume to take home.
-- Complete a scavenger hunt while learning about watersheds and win a free mini microscope (while supplies last). Microscopes compliments of Wards Natural Science.

And there's more fun all week:

-- Join us at 1pm and 2pm for special "Live Science" demonstrations: "Waltz through the Watershed" and "Wormie and Mother Nature"
-- Attend a rain barrel family workshop on April 17 or 24 and leave with a completed rain barrel for your home.
-- See "Face of Earth 2010" at the Strasenburgh Planetarium: 1pm Saturdays plus Monday through Friday during Break Week.
-- Don't miss the featured simulator ride, "Volcano Mine Ride!" Take an incredible journey that twists through tunnels of hot gases and molten rock, floats over fiery gashes in the planet's crust, and flies over rocky chasms spewing missiles of molten lava. (Note: a $1/person charge applies for this ride, RMSC members included.)

Also Available: School Break Camps