Are you curious about 3D printing?  Have you ever seen a 3D printer work? Learn all about 3D printing, what resources are needed to support it, its strengths and weaknesses, and its impact on the environment in this Sphere spotlight.

This time of year we get a lot more time with the sun – days are longer and temperatures high as we near the summer solstice (June 20).  To celebrate the power of the sun, we will be observing the sun with a special solar telescope and talking about solar energy! Sunlight can power the world, in fact it already does! Learn more about the bright ideas behind solar power in this free science program.

Join NNC’s Senior Educator, Jeff Mucklin, in this special evening program about fireflies and their glowing abdomens. Discover fascinating facts about bioluminescence and participate in a firefly count for a citizen science project.

Sparks will fly during this exciting show about the science of fireworks. Learn how pyrotechnicians make rockets, fountains and explosions. See how fireworks get their color as we burn different mixtures to produce dazzling lights and thrilling sounds in the garden behind the Nurture Nature Center!

Join NNC for the opening of our newest exhibit all about creating resilience. NNC’s CREATE Resilience Hub seeks to foster healthy, empowered communities that are “ready, responsive, and resilient” in the face of changing climate impacts and environmental hazards. Learn more about our CREATE Resilience projects, discover new resources and connect with others in your community.

Having trouble staying cool this summer? Come learn about the science of cool at NNC! Learn all about the science behind staying cool (and cool off in our air conditioning!). Exciting demonstrations with liquid nitrogen will complement a short Science on a Sphere program. Free and open to all.