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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Science Fridays with Dr. Liz! FA 26 (Ages 7+) - Buckey Tree Hunt & Wonder Walk FA 26
Buckeye Tree Hunt & Wonder Walk (Aug. 28) Join Dr. Liz for a guided nature walk where every question is welcome! We'll search for Ohio's state tree - the buckeye! - while learning how to identify it and exploring the fascinating connections between trees, wildlife, the changing seasons, and the places we live. Along the way, curiosity leads the adventure, so bring your questions and discover nature in a whole new way!Pollinator Safari: The Last Great Bloom (Sept. 11)Join Dr. Liz for a guided Pollinator Safari as we search for the bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators still hard at work before autumn arrives. Along the way, we'll discover how plants and pollinators depend on one another, learn to identify some of Ohio's most important species, and explore why even tiny creatures have enormous impacts on our ecosystems. Bring your curiosity - and your questions - as we uncover the hidden connections buzzing all around us.Seasonal Science & Nature Journaling (Oct. 23)Autumn is one of nature's greatest transformations. Join Dr. Liz as we slow down to observe the changing landscape through guided exploration and simple nature journaling activities. Together we'll investigate colorful leaves, seeds, fungi, animal signs, and the many clues that reveal how plants and wildlife prepare for winter. No artistic experience is required - just curiosity and a willingness to notice the extraordinary in the everyday.Bird Behavior: Winter is Coming (Nov. 13) As the leaves disappear and temperatures begin to fall, birds reveal a whole new side of their lives. Join Dr. Liz to discover how Ohio's birds survive the coming winter through remarkable behaviors, clever adaptations, and surprising strategies. We'll search for local birds, learn how to identify them by sight and sound, and explore what our feathered neighbors can teach us about resilience, migration, and the changing seasons.
About Dr. Liz
Dr. Liz Marchio is a Columbus native, scientist, educator, and science translator with a Ph.D. in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences. She specializes in transforming complex scientific ideas into engaging, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and inspire lifelong learning. Drawing from more than a decade of experience in science education, program evaluation, and environmental research, Dr. Liz helps participants of all ages discover that science is not confined to textbooks or laboratories—it is all around us, every day. Her website is www.lizmarchio.com.
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