Join our educators in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute interactive science demonstrations that will help you see the world in a whole new way.

 

Discovery Demos

Demonstrations are free and appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above. Schedule subject to change.

All About Owls

Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
No demo on Sunday, March 15 or Saturday, April 11

Explore the unseen lives of owls in this hands-on demonstration. Together, we will use museum specimens to learn about some of owls’ unique adaptations, like big eyes, specialized ears, quiet wings, and sharp claws. What do these adaptations tell us about how owls eat? How are these modern raptors related to dinosaurs? Find out what an owl pellet is (Hint: it's not poop!) and dissect a real owl pellet to learn about owls’ diets. Come and discover the role of these birds of prey in the food chain!

 

 

 

 

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