STEM Stops
Our Saturday outdoor learning experiences are designed for families to explore, engage, learn and play! Find a program which may interest you and your child! Please check the Calendar of Events for dates and times.
• Date: Every Saturday
Participants will:
- • Gain a better understanding of what happens within an ecological community.
- • Explore what we can learn from nature’s structure and function.
- • Embark on a guided trail walk through our Tamaulipan Thorn Forest, discovering native flora and fauna.
April 5th
How was Earth formed? Join a QM Naturalist and explore how experiments focusing on tectonic plate movement, its role in reshaping continents and influencing climate change over millions of years.
- • Learn about the various processes that formed the Earth.
- • Develop an understanding of continental shift and its effects on the environment.
- • Practice cognitive skills by creating a simulated version of how tectonic plates move.
- • Engage in interactive discussions about the effects of climate change in correlation with Tectonic plates.
April 12th
Monarch caterpillars need a very special plant to survive—milkweed! What makes this plant so important, and how can we help protect it?
- • Learn about the relationship between Monarch butterflies and milkweed.
- • Discover different types of native milkweed and where they grow.
- • Engage matching animals to their roles in the milkweed ecosystem.
April 19th
Our planet provides everything we need to survive, but how can we protect it? Join us as we learn how small actions can have a big impact on the health of our environment.
- • Learn about different ways humans can reduce waste and conserve resources.
- • Discover examples of wildlife-friendly practices on a guided nature walk.
- • Engage in a stewardship activity by helping with a small habitat restoration project.
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