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Mar 13, 2010
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Shiverless Shelter
Mar 13, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMFrank Wilson Park Stone Shelter
Learn about what kinds of shelter animals use to help keep them warm through the winter, and see if you can spot any in the park. Then groups will work together to design and build their own shelter for an imaginary species. What will your shelter look like?
Ages 5 - 10
Fee: $5
Contact the museum at discover@vmnh.virginia.gov or 276-634-4185 to register. Pre-registration is required one week prior to each event. Fees must be prepaid or paid in cash on the day of the event.
Luck of the Artist
Mar 13, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMVirginia Museum of Natural History
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Museum! Join us in observance of this "green" holiday with hands-on activities and crafts inspired by St Patrick's Day and its history.
Fee: $6
Audience: Ages 3 - 5 with parent(s)
Contact the museum at discover@vmnh.virginia.gov or 276-634-4185 to register. Pre-registration is required one week prior to each event. Fees must be prepaid or paid in cash on the day of the event.
Saturday Engineering Explorers Club
Mar 13, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMVirginia Museum of Natural History
Explore the world of engineering through hands-on activities and guest speakers from different fields of engineering. Activities will include bridge building, small electro-mechanical cars, and other exciting explorations.
Audience: Ages 11-13
Fee: $5
Contact the museum at discover@vmnh.virginia.gov or 276-634-4185 to register. Pre-registration is required one week prior to each event. Fees must be prepaid or paid in cash on the day of the event.
Alien Invasion!
Mar 13, 2010 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMVMNH
Discover the invasive species of the area and their affects on the habitat. Also, find out what you can do to help keep our local species in their home sweet home.
Audience: All ages
Fee: $5
Contact the museum at discover@vmnh.virginia.gov or 276-634-4185 to register. Pre-registration is required one week prior to each event. Fees must be prepaid or paid in cash on the day of the event.
