Past Events
Explore Freshwater Ecology
During the entire month of June, The Discovery’s team of educators will be introducing museum visitors to the skills and pursuits of freshwater biologists and ecologists, like Dr. Zeb Hogan. Visitors will learn the importance of this type of scientific work through a variety of hands-on demonstrations, and activities presented on the museum’s mobile fish lab.
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Tortoises Great & Small
Tortoises come in many sizes and from many different locations around the globe. Herpetology expert, Dave Boland, will introduce you to a variety of animals from the tortoise world and explain how their very special physiology makes them uniquely adapted for their environment. Presented with support from the Meyer family and
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Explore Freshwater Ecology
During the entire month of June, The Discovery’s team of educators will be introducing museum visitors to the skills and pursuits of freshwater biologists and ecologists, like Dr. Zeb Hogan. Visitors will learn the importance of this type of scientific work through a variety of hands-on demonstrations, and activities presented on the museum’s mobile fish lab.
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Explore Freshwater Ecology
During the entire month of June, The Discovery’s team of educators will be introducing museum visitors to the skills and pursuits of freshwater biologists and ecologists, like Dr. Zeb Hogan. Visitors will learn the importance of this type of scientific work through a variety of hands-on demonstrations, and activities presented on the museum’s mobile fish lab.
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Are You Hydrophobic?
Nano technology is enabling inventors to use materials that have incredible new properties. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to explore materials that are afraid of water, and find out why that’s a good thing.
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Build a Better Bridge
Visit The Shop to tackle the task of engineering a better bridge! Use available tools and materials to design and build a structure that will span from one pier to another, and then test its strength. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
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Build a Better Bridge
Visit The Shop to tackle the task of engineering a better bridge! Use available tools and materials to design and build a structure that will span from one pier to another, and then test its strength. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
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Catapult Challenge
Visit The Shop to tackle the task of engineering a catapult! Use available tools and materials to design and build a contraption that will hurl an object as far as possible, and then put it to the test. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
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Episodes with Zeb: Shark Eating Goliath
Join Dr. Zeb Hogan, University of Nevada, Reno professor, National Geographic Explorer, and host of Nat Geo WILD’s “Monster Fish” for a narrated screening of the episode entitled “Shark Eating Goliath” from season six of his acclaimed television show. Dr. Hogan will introduce the episode by discussing the location and species being studied. After the episode screening, he will be available to answer questions, sign autographs and take photos. Don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes with the…
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Catapult Challenge
Visit The Shop to tackle the task of engineering a catapult! Use available tools and materials to design and build a contraption that will hurl an object as far as possible, and then put it to the test. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
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Catapult Challenge
Visit The Shop to tackle the task of engineering a catapult! Use available tools and materials to design and build a contraption that will hurl an object as far as possible, and then put it to the test. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
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Fish Feeding
Join a member of The Discovery’s exhibits team for a feeding of the live fish on display here at The Discovery as part of the Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants exhibition. Please note: the fish being fed will vary by day. Question regard the fish species being fed are always welcome.
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Meet the Redtail Catfish
Although the redtail catfish on display as part of Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants is only about a foot long, this colorful fish from the Amazon region can grow to more than five feet in length! Join the museum’s educators to explore other unique facts and facets of this unique fish.
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Recycled Robots
Visit The Shop to create your own robot built from a variety of re-purposed materials. And, best of all, the robot you build is yours to take home. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
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Fish Feeding
Join a member of The Discovery’s exhibits team for a feeding of the live fish on display here at The Discovery as part of the Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants exhibition. Please note: the fish being fed will vary by day. Question regard the fish species being fed are always welcome.
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Recycled Robots
Visit The Shop to create your own robot built from a variety of re-purposed materials. And, best of all, the robot you build is yours to take home. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
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Vegetable Circus: Circus Skills
Take your first circus steps and grow your circus superpowers with Vegetable Circus! Have fun learning circus skills like spinning plates and juggling. Vegetable Circus promotes the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle and believes healthy eating habits can supercharge each individual to learn, grow and play to their full potential. Join the circus today!
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Fish Feeding
Join a member of The Discovery’s exhibits team for a feeding of the live fish on display here at The Discovery as part of the Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants exhibition. Please note: the fish being fed will vary by day. Question regard the fish species being fed are always welcome.
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Stuffed Monster Fish
Visit The Shop to put your creativity and your sewing skills to the test when you design your very own stuffed monster fish. With the help of the museum’s educators, you’ll use available materials to design and fill your own plush monster fish to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in…
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Fish Feeding
Join a member of The Discovery’s exhibits team for a feeding of the live fish on display here at The Discovery as part of the Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants exhibition. Please note: the fish being fed will vary by day. Questions regard the fish species being fed are always welcome.
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Design Architecture
Every good architectural project starts with a good model. Visit The Shop to explore the process of building an architectural model using a variety of reclaimed and repurposed materials.
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Fish Feeding
Join a member of The Discovery’s exhibits team for a feeding of the live fish on display here at The Discovery as part of the Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants exhibition. Please note: the fish being fed will vary by day. Questions regard the fish species being fed are always welcome.
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Episodes with Zeb: Vampire Fish
Join Dr. Zeb Hogan, University of Nevada, Reno professor, National Geographic Explorer, and host of Nat Geo WILD’s Monster Fish for a narrated screening of the episode entitled “Vampire Fish” from season six of his acclaimed television show. Dr. Hogan will introduce the episode by discussing the location and species being studied. After the episode screening, he will be available to answer questions, sign autographs and take photos. Don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes with the scientist himself!
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Social Science: Urban Sustainability
With urban populations growing, exploring ways to make cities more livable and yet sustainable is key. At Social Science, you’ll investigate how citizens and cities are working together to improve quality of life by looking at food, housing and growth, with sustainability in mind. Tour a tiny home built by the Academy for Career Education Explore hydroponics with Urban Roots Learn about community-based food systems from Jeff Bryant of the Polygrarian Institute Preview Reno’s new West 2nd District with members of the…
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