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Summer Science Nights

Our Summer Science Nights are a great way to enrich your child's understanding of science in the best laboratory of all — the great outdoors. Each session includes hands-on, minds-on activities and an action-packed hike on one of our wildlife-rich preserves.
Unfortunately, our 2011 Summer Science Nights classes are now full and registration is closed.

 

Summer Science Nights - 2011

A Howling Good Time!

Your evening adventure awaits...
The Katy Prairie is a place for big adventures. In the cool of the evening you are sure to spot wildlife moving about and witness spectacular sunsets. If youʼre ready to explore this shadowy world of adventure then our Summer Science Nights are for you! Weʼll play games, do crafts, run simple experiments, and take fun-filled hikes to discover some of the sensational science behind the
prairieʼs wildlife and history.

Moonstruck - June 15 (Full) & July 14 (Full)
The MoonThe moon may look like just another big rock in space but it has had an
amazing history.

Weʼll exploresome of the huge forces that shaped the moon by simulating lava flows and meteor impacts. Weʼll also learn to identify major features of the moon with the naked eye and discover how the moon affects animals.


Bug Talk - June 22 (Full) & July 21 (Full)
Insects use chirps, squeaks, rattles, hums, flashes, and smells (both pleasant and not) to talk to oneSouthern Mole Cricket
another.Firefly
Join our "insect band" as we pop,
scrape, whistle our way into a better
appreciation of insect communication using common
household items and games.

 


Prairie Dogs - June 29 (Full) & July 28 (Full)
Thereʼs nothing more thrilling, or wild, than hearing the howling or yipping of a wild dog! The Katy Prairie is home to several cousins of the family pet, including Cyotecoyotes and two types of foxes. It was also once home to the red wolves.

Experience life as a wild dog by trying to sniff out prey, find your place in your "wolf pack", and even discover why a wet nose is better than a dry one!

Date/Time: Wednesdays in June and Thursdays in July. All classes from 6 PM - 8 PM

Classes:

• June 15 (full) & July 14 (full) | Moonstruck: The Dynamic Moon

• June 22 (full) & July 21 (full) | Bug Talk: World of Insect Communication

• June 29 (full) & July 28 | Prairie Dogs: Coyotes, Foxes, and Wolves, oh my!

Location: All classes held at Indiangrass Preserve
Audience: Classes are designed for 5 - 10 year olds.
Registration extremely limited.

Please complete registration form and return it to:

Katy Prairie Conservancy
Attn: Morgan Blackburn
3015 Richmond Ave., Suite 230
Houston, TX 77098

If you have any questions please contact us at 713.523.6135 or at info@katyprairie.org

Download full flyer for Summer Science Nights 2011

Check out pictures from previous Summer Science Nights on our facebook page.

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