From the Kansas Wetlands Education Center...
WILD - Winter Tracks - Dec. 26 - 10 a.m.
Drop-in STEM - Winter Trees - December 27 - 1-3:30 p.m.
Get your winter break wiggles out and join us for two days of activities. On Thursday, Dec. 26 at 10 a.m. come learn more about the animals behind common tracks and make a plaster track ornament to take home. On Friday, Dec. 27, come-and-go from 1-3:30 p.m. and explore the wonders of winter trees through hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities.
Science - Mistletoe - Decoration or Parasite? - discover the fascinating world of mistletoe. Why do people kiss under it, shotguns are sometimes used for harvesting, and their berries can explode, ejecting seeds up to 60 mph.
Technology - Create your own spinning Christmas tree to take home! The simple electronics of this project will wow your kids until they go back to school. In a bonus technology station, we'll explore our Cheyenne Bottoms Chronolog, following a time-lapse of one particular tree in the marsh.
Engineering - Use a hammer, wood, nails, wheels, and axles to construct the classic truck carrying a tree.
Math - Learn how to measure the height and diameter of a tree and understand how much lumber can be harvested. Take home STEM kit - Continue the learning fun at home! Get a special STEM kit to grow your own crystal tree over your winter break!