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Imprints in Science
Monthly Member Newsletter |
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Join the quest to learn about energy and conservation NOW ON EXHIBIT! | |
Weekly activites:
What is Energy? Saturdays at 11 am
The Other Energies. Wednesdays at 4pm and Sundays at 2pm
Who's Heating up? Fridays at 4 pm
Upcoming events:
Touch O' The Green - March 16, 2013 - 10am to 4pm
Earth Day on the SALT Block and Eco-Transportation Show - April 20, 2013
Conservation Quest is sponsored by:
Alex Lee, Inc., Corning Cable Systems, Duke Energy,
Hendrick Honda Hickory, and Mike Johnson's Hickory Toyota and a media partnership with WFAE 90.3 FM, Your NPR News Source.
CLICK HERE for more information |
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Celebrating Birthdays Science-Style | |
Catawba Science Center offers a variety of engaging and  educational birthday party packages for children ages 3 to 12.
Fun, hands-on activities with these exciting science themes Flower Power, Seashore Celebration, Meet the Animals, Science Magic, Dino-Mite and Earth & Sky Spectacular.
Click here for details about CSC's Birthday Party Packages
February 2013 Birthdays celebrated at CSC:
Ryan Barrett, Elise Barrett, Kingston Blackburn, Ellison Canter,
Kane Cochrane, Makinzi Froedge, Ashlyn Heavner, Rhylen Hufman, Dylan Knight, Tyler Luttrell, Akasia Lutz, Cayden Nayler ,
Emily Painchaud, Jackson Pendleton, Carlie Smith |
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Touch O' The Green Family Day
In conjunction with the Conservation Quest exhibit, Catawba Science Center (CSC) wants to help people celebrate St. Patrick's Day with giving them "A Touch O' The Green." Families who stop by CSC on Saturday, March 16, 2013, from 10 am to 4 pm get to enjoy many exciting hands-on activities that will surely make those who don't attend green with envy. Topics include garden water conservation, bucket gardens, natural dyes and culinary herbs.
Thanks to the generous support of the Conservation Quest sponsors, all activities for the "Touch O' the Green" Family Day are included with a general admission purchase. Plus, the first 100 children that enter CSC get a commemorative Conservation Quest grow cup. This souvenir cup teaches children the art of gardening and gets them excited to learn about the source of our food.
The quest for the perfect garden starts at 10am, when Kelly Groves of the NC Cooperative Extension Service discusses different methods of conserving and reusing water in gardening. This invigorating talk will show families how to preserve one of nature's most precious resources while making their gardens bountiful. Guest should arrive early as Kelly will only be at CSC until 2 pm.
After listening to Kelly, guests can learn the benefits of bucket gardening from 11 am until 3 pm. Foothills Transition Group will lead a interactive demonstration that shows that a simple five gallon bucket, seeds, dirt and water is all that is needed to grow wonderful produce. This exciting form of portable, low-maintenance gardening helps future "green thumbs" realize that they don't need plenty of space to grow their own food. CSC will provide plenty of soil and seeds to help kick start guest's emerald oases but participants are encouraged to bring their own five gallon, food grade buckets in order to take their soon to be food resource home.
Throughout the day, families can join natural dye specialist Sandra Cranford of Lenoir, NC, as she displays samples of her dyes and shows guests how to dye fabric using her concoctions.Visitors can then examine a display of her finished cloths and yarns and look at samples of the plants and nuts used to create her beautiful eco-friendly items.
As an added bonus, foodies will enjoy talking to Becky Cortino about culinary herbs and how to utilize them in your kitchen. All of her crops have been grown using green methods of horticulture. Guests to her display will get to look at both live and dried herb specimens from 10 am until 4 pm.
Thanks to the generous support of Alex Lee, Inc., Corning Cable Systems, Duke Energy, Hendrick Honda Hickory, Mike Johnson's Hickory Toyota and a media partnership with WFAE 90.3 FM, Your NPR News Source, Catawba Science Center is proud to bring Conservation Quest to Hickory, NC.
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Science After Dark @ CSC
The Three Little Pigs Conspiracy:
Natural Building Materials and Their Use.
April 23, 2013 - 7 P.M. | |
This two and half hour class will give a broad over view of natural materials used in non-traditional building. Materials to be discussed will include clay, sand, straw, wood, and stone. Methods of construction that will be covered: strawbale, cob, cordwood, earthbag, slipstraw, earthen plasters, and living roofs. Demonstration wall sections will be on hand to illustrate several of the building methods as well as documentation and handouts on comparative strengths and insulation/mass value. Plan to come and get dirty as we learn to test clay and mix mud! |
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RetroView - NOW OPEN!
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Celebrate CSC's 38th Anniversary Year; visit this special "old"- yet new exhibit tracing the history of Catawba Science Center!
Take a walk through time with exhibits old and new to discover what types of changes have taken place as the Center has grown and changed.
HAVE YOU EVER:
- Stuck your head in an aquarium to watch fish swimming?
- Seen an animal skeleton, colorful minerals, strange fossils, and insects up close?
- Seen rocks and minerals glow under "black light?"
- Looked through a large microscope at feathers, insects, or other tiny items?
- Seen photos of children and wondered if they are now Science Professionals as adults?
- Been told to open drawers to see what is inside?
You will get do experience all of this and more as you explore this special exhibit!
Click for More information about RetroView |
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Dental Science Times
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Join CSC's Science Ambassadors and staff in the Inventor's Workshop for activities all about teeth - your teeth, animal teeth, all teeth! Special guest S. Kimberly Jones, DDS of Hickory's Pediatric Dentistry will work with our visitors on Friday afternoon, March 22nd. Additional information will be available on CSC's website and facebook page as they're confirmed.
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Partners in Science | |
Partners in Science support CSC's science education programs for visiting school children. Eleven categories of classes are available for sponsorship. Sponsors of the Earth Science programs support classes such as, "Rock Hounds" and "Earthy Matters." Biotechnology sponsors support the "DNA Detectives" class, and Biology/Plants & Animals sponsors support classes like "Animal Innards" and "Creature Features."
Click here to see the complete list of our Partners in Science . |
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NC Science
Inquiry Expo
Saturday
April, 6, 2013 |
The Science Inquiry Expo is presented as part of the 2013 North Carolina Science Festival, showcasing science and technology. Activities will be held in CSC's Inventor's Workshop, North Lobby and the aquarium lobby between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be prepared to:
- Discover secrets of invisibility!
- Make your own uv bracelet! (while supplies last)
- Investigate polymer "worms" and hydrogels!
- Learn the scat rap!
- Play with magic sand!
- Much, much more!
Participation in at least one activity earns a coupon that can be redeemed for a free planetarium show that weekend. Come on out and experience hair-raising fun! Free refreshments will be provided.
All activities are included with a CSC General Admission.
CALL: 828-322-8169
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contact us | |
Catawba Science Center
243 3rd Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828.322.8169
828.322.1585
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UPCOMING EVENTS | |
MARCH 8
Field Trip "Where does our Garbage go?"
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
MARCH 16
Touch O' The Green Family Day
MARCH 22
Dental Science Times
MARCH 23
Catawba Science Center Guild
27th Italian Dinner and Auction
EVERY SATURDAY IN APRIL
Science After Dark Laser Shows
U2 @ 7 pm
Hypnotica @ 8:15 pm
APRIL 6
NC Science Inquiry Expo
APRIL 20
Earth Day on the SALT Block and Eco-Transportation Show
APRIL 23
Science After Dark @ CSC - The Three Little Pigs Conspiracy
APRIL 26
Renewable Energy at ASU Field Trip
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TEEN VOLUNTEERS |
Teen Volunteer Opportunities for the Summer
Teenagers interested in doing something different this long summer will want to apply for CSC's Summer Fun volunteer program! The program will allow kids to work with our staff during camp - performing science demonstrations, playing with campers during morning activities and educating the children about our animals. This opportunity to serve our community also looks great when it is time to fill out college and job applications.
Volunteers will be asked to make a four week commitment to the Science Center for at least 11 hours each week. The program is open to all teenagers; an application, interview and references are required. For an application or more information please visit our website or contact Erin Graves, Director of Programs.
CALL:322-8169 ext. 305 or
EMAIL:
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Science After Dark
Science Cafe | | Join us on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 as CSC welcomes Brian Raichle from ASU. Join us at Bistro 127 when Mr. Raichle will lead a discussion closely related to the Conservation Quest exhibit. Additional information will be added to CSC's website and Facebook page as the event draws closer. |
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Many CSC memberships will expire at the end of March, so be on the look out for CSC Membership Renewal materials in your mail and email. CSC Members continue to receive many great benefits, like free admission to CSC exhibits and discounted rates on planetarium shows, science camps, Science After Dark, and birthday parties. To remain eligible for these program discounts, your CSC membership must be valid throughout the time you or your family member will participate. That means renew now to see CSC's exciting new Conservation Quest and RetroView exhibits for free. |
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