 | Join us for a new exciting series of astronomy programs! Head to the Observatory on selected Friday nights for a real treat as we explore the night sky, planets, stars, and more! Start by enjoying a presentation on Variable Stars: What Are They and Who Studies Them?, followed by a visit to view the night sky through our 22-inch telescope. The presentation portion of the program will be held rain or shine. Viewing hours are weather permitting. Members: Free | Non-Members: Adults $3, Children (5-17) $2 |
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March 2, 2012
ASTRONOMY NIGHTS Variable Stars: What Are They and Who Studies Them?
March 3, 2012
First County Bank Maple Sugar Festival Weekend
 | First County Bank Maple Sugar Festival Weekend March 3 & 4 11 am – 3 pm, Rain or shine A sweet tradition and family favorite returns to SM&NC! The annual family event focusing on the deeply-rooted New England tradition of maple sugaring, will provide plenty to do for the whole family. Visitors can see maple sugar and tree tapping demonstrations, taste many sweet maple syrup treats, make a maple-themed craft, enjoy the popular pancake brunch and go on a scavenger hunt. For more information, call 203.322.1646 ext. 6521. Members: $5 | Non-members: $10 |
March 4, 2012
First County Bank Maple Sugar Festival Weekend
| First County Bank Maple Sugar Festival Weekend March 3 & 4 11 am – 3 pm, Rain or shine A sweet tradition and family favorite returns to SM&NC! The annual family event focusing on the deeply-rooted New England tradition of maple sugaring, will provide plenty to do for the whole family. Visitors can see maple sugar and tree tapping demonstrations, taste many sweet maple syrup treats, make a maple-themed craft, enjoy the popular pancake brunch and go on a scavenger hunt. For more information, call 203.322.1646 ext. 6521. Members: $5 | Non-members: $10 |
March 11, 2012
Sunday Explorers
 | March 11 – May 27 12 pm to 4 pm (No program on 4/8, 4/29 & 5/20) Sunday is FUNday at the SM&NC with our popular Sunday Explorers programs! Join us for self-guided crafts, trail walks, live animal visits, garden experiences and more. Each week will have a special theme to help explore all SM&NC has to offer.
Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission | ||||||||||
March 12, 2012
SM&NC Science Spot
 | SM&NC Science Spot Mondays, March 12 through April 30 3:30 – 4:15 pm Stop by the Overbrook Nature Center on your Monday afternoon visits to learn the science behind some of our favorite natural wonders. We’ll study amphibians and make slime, discover color science through making our own watercolors, build with magnets and more! Each week will be a different theme and feature a take home project. Recommended for 5 and up. Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission |
March 16, 2012
Astronomy Nights: Mars Geology
 | Astronomy Nights: Mars Geology Friday, March 16 7 pm Join us for a new exciting series of astronomy programs! Head to the Observatory on selected Friday nights for a real treat as we explore the night sky, planets, stars, and more! Start by enjoying a presentation on Mars Geology, followed by a visit to view the night sky through our 22-inch telescope. The presentation portion of the program will be held rain or shine. Viewing hours are weather permitting. Members: Free | Non-Members: $Adults $3, Children (5-17) $2. |
March 18, 2012
Sunday Explorers
| March 11 – May 27 12 pm to 4 pm (No program on 4/8, 4/29 & 5/20) Sunday is FUNday at the SM&NC with our popular Sunday Explorers programs! Join us for self-guided crafts, trail walks, live animal visits, garden experiences and more. Each week will have a special theme to help explore all SM&NC has to offer.
Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission | ||||||||||
March 19, 2012
SM&NC Science Spot
| SM&NC Science Spot Mondays, March 12 through April 30 3:30 – 4:15 pm Stop by the Overbrook Nature Center on your Monday afternoon visits to learn the science behind some of our favorite natural wonders. We’ll study amphibians and make slime, discover color science through making our own watercolors, build with magnets and more! Each week will be a different theme and feature a take home project. Recommended for 5 and up. Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission |
March 25, 2012
Sunday Explorers
| March 11 – May 27 12 pm to 4 pm (No program on 4/8, 4/29 & 5/20) Sunday is FUNday at the SM&NC with our popular Sunday Explorers programs! Join us for self-guided crafts, trail walks, live animal visits, garden experiences and more. Each week will have a special theme to help explore all SM&NC has to offer.
Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission | ||||||||||
EXPLORING THE ORCHESTRA Ruffle Some Feathers!
 | EXPLORING THE ORCHESTRA Ruffle Some Feathers! Sunday, March 25 1 pm and 2:30 pm Enjoy an “up close and personal” encounter with the Stamford Symphony woodwinds and listen as their music makes you want to take flight! Then visit with some of your bird and animal friends at the Nature Center, and see how they get moving to the music. The Stamford Symphony delivers Serious Fun! These 45-minute interactive programs are child-focused, and strive to capture young imaginations in many special ways. Concerts are geared for children aged 4 to 8, and encourage all to get up-close-and-personal with the musicians. Children will have a blast discovering which instruments honk, whistle, pluck or bang! Concerts sell out quickly, so reserve your spot today by calling 203.325.1407 x 10. Members: $12 Adults, $8 Children | Non-Members: $15 Adults, $8 Children. All 3 Concerts: Members: Adults $33, Children $21 / Non-Members: Adults $42, Children $21. Please do not call Stamford Museum & Nature Center for tickets. |
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