Double Your Impact in June
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A generous donor has offered to match all gifts to WonderLab's accessibility initiatives -- up to $15,000 by June 30! These must be donations tagged specifically for one or both of WonderLab’s accessibility initiatives:
Connecting to the Community Fund,
which offers financial accessibility in the form of free or heavily-reduced museum admission and camp scholarship for families with low incomes
STEM Starters Exhibits fund
, which implements science exhibits appropriate for children ages three through five years, as well as for visitors with developmental delays.
As WonderLab plans for the years ahead, we realize that--first and foremost--accessibility remains a vital value at the museum. Not only do we prioritize making hands-on science financially accessible to all children and families, but we also offer exhibits that span the entire developmental spectrum.
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Help us rise to the challenge. Make a donation HERE today so we can claim this $15,000 matching amount! Thank you for sharing unforgettable educational experiences with visitors of all socioeconomic and developmental backgrounds.
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New Program: Wonders of Nature
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WonderLab’s new program,
Wonders of Nature,
is gearing up to be a summer time adventure for young and old. Run wild. Wiggle like worms. Fly like the red-tail hawk. Knowledge will bloom like planted seeds through hands-on exploration, active games, and creative, natural, crafts.
Monthly topics include:
Land Life, Aquatic Life
, and
Plant Life
. All sessions take place on Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the WonderGarden, rain or shine, during the months of June, July and August.
Ticketed but free with museum admission. For more information visit:
wonderlab.org
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Educating for Environmental Change:
Summer Science Institute for Middle and High School Teachers
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The 2018 WonderLab SSI is already full but plans are in the works for a second SSI/Grand Challenge collaboration. Next summer don't miss out.
Click here
to learn more about professional
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teacher development at WonderLab and add your name to our mailing list for information about future opportunities.
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I
n the Gallery: The Coral Reef Aquarium
2018 is
The International Year of the Coral Reef
This summer WonderLab is publishing a four part blog series, Down Under the Great Coral Reef. Tune into the the
WonderLab ALIVE
!
Blog to follow the adventures of WonderLab Animal Exhibits Intern, Sommer Dean, during her trip to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
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Early Childhood Education at WonderLab
It is said that young children experience the world and express themselves in a “hundred languages.” WonderLab's programs for young scientists are full of hands-on exploration, song, movement and fun.
June Topic: Zoology
Science Sprouts
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Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m. and Thursdays 9:15 and 10 a.m
.. - Age 3 and under - Ticketed but free with admission.
Discovery Time
:
Wednesdays - 10 a.m. - Ages 3-6
- Ticketed but free with
admission.
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Dive Deeper - Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
Join us in June as we discuss the base of our marine food web: algae. Algae is food for the reef inhabitants and is also a crucial player in water quality management. Using our system as an example, we will talk about what happens on reef systems that either have too little algae or are overcrowded with algae. We will talk about the differences between algae types and the roles they play in marine systems.
All Dive Deeper sessions include a live feeding.
June Topic:
Food Systems
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NEW!
Wonders of Nature - Saturdays - 2 - 2:45 p.m.
Outdoor science for the entire family rain or shine.
Ticketed but free with admission.
- June 2 - Predators and Prey
- June 9 - Birds
- June 16 - Adaptations
- June 23 - Insects
- June 30 - Science Surprise
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STEM Sundays - Sundays, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for the entire family. Projects are “easy entry” for all ages, meaning that specialized skills are not needed. Children as young as kindergarten can participate.
STEM Sundays
are sponsored by
Cook Medical
- June 3 - The Great Gravity Maze
- June 10 - Epic Fun Park Challenge
- June 17 - Operation: Parachute Drop!
- June 24 - Innovate!
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Broadcast Bonanza - Saturday, June 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
We use radio technology all the time, but do you know how it works? Come to WonderLab for Broadcast Bonanza and engage with Bloomington’s local Ham Radio group to explore radios, learn how morse code works, build your own radio that you can bring home, and assemble a simple morse code machine! You also get to use the large radio built into WonderLab to send your voice across the country!
The Broadcast Bonanza event is sponsored by
Bloomington Amateur Radio Club.
Broadcast Bonanza activities are free with museum admission. Kits for the Build Your Own Radio activity are
$8 Members/ $10 Non - Members.
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Bug Fest 2018 - Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Location: Hilltop Garden & Nature Center
Celebrate the beauty of creepy crawlies at Bugfest with cockroach races, cricket spitting, and much, much more! Food and live music will be on site along with resources from many community organizations that teach about the importance of insects to our environment. Programs will be running all day.
Bug Fest is a collaboration of Monroe County Parks & Recreation, City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, Hilltop Garden & Nature Center, Sycamore Land Trust, Sassafras Audubon Society, The WonderLab Museum, and the Purdue University Extension Office. Admission is free but a a donation of canned goods to Hoosier Hills Food Bank or Mother Hubbard's Cupboard is greatly appreciated.
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CoderDojo - Thursday, June 21 at 4:45 - 5:45 p.m
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At CoderDojo children ages 7 to 17 learn skills such as building a website, creating an app or a game, and exploring technology in an informal, creative, and social environment. The program is free and laptops are provided through a gift of chromebook computers from
CoderDojo Indiana
,
an initiative of TechPoint Foundation for Youth and Walmart Foundation. CoderDojo is co-taught by local computer programmers/engineers and WonderLab educators.
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Just Around the Corner and Other News
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Science in July
The Wonders of Water
Saturday, July 28 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Join us for a day-long event connected with year of the reef, water conservation, and water exploration.
Save the Date
Science is always in the works at WonderLab. Stay tuned to wonderlab.org and WonderLab social media for the most up-to-date information about upcoming programs and events. Mark your calendars!
August 12-23 -
Museum Closed to the Public for renovation and annual maintenance.
August 25 -
WonderLab After Dark: Art in Bloom
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September 1, 2, & 3 Labor Day Weekend -
Bubble Fest at WonderLab
September 15 -
Science Night Out: Magnified! - The Annual WonderLab Gala
October - Chemistry Month!
A whole month celebrating all things chemistry!
October 19
- WonderLab After Dark
November 16
- Night at the Museum: Animals
Nov/Dec
- Meet the Instruments with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra. Date TBD
December 3-9 -
Computer Science Education Week
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Beat the Heat Summer 2018
Watch the WonderLab website and social media for special discount days when the temperatures soar.
Volunteer at WonderLab
Volunteer Training Date
Thursday, June 7, 4 - 5:30pm.
Special Thanks!
Special thanks to Lucky's Market for generously donating delicious produce to WonderCamp!
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WonderLab Membership Moment
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Wonder Perks - ASTC Travel Benefits
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Traveling this summer? Be sure to take your WonderLab membership card. WonderLab belongs to the Association of Science - Technology Centers Passport Program.
As a member of a science center or museum participating in the ASTC Travel Passport Program, you are eligible for benefits such as free and reciprocal admission at more than 325
ASTC science centers and museums
worldwide!
Local restrictions apply (see exclusions and list of participating venues on the
ASTC website
). Read about more member benefits at
wonderlab.org.
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Major Support for WonderLab Provided by:
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WonderLab Board of Directors:
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Karen Howe Fernandez, President
Elizabeth Raff, Vice President
Brandon O’Leary, Treasurer
Ashley Johnson-Wilcoxon, Secretary
Mike Baker
Andy Cron
Jacob Farmer
Mark Franklin
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Greg Humphrey
Alison Polley
David Quick
Ken Roberts
Timothy M. Steiner, M.D.
Crystal Taylor-Baker
Rick Van Kooten
John West
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WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology
Building curious and creative problem solvers inspired by the wonder of science
who will build a better future for themselves and our world.
Gallery and Gift Store Hours
Tues - Thurs 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sun. 1- 5 p.m. Closed Mon.
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LabNotes is the monthly publication of information, events and programs from
WonderLab Museum of Science Health and Technology
. LabNotes is distributed digitally at the beginning of each month to members, donors, and subscribers. To request a paper copy send mailing information to:
LabNotes Paper Copy
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