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13
May

Virtual Fossil Friday
*No-cost, Preregistration Required through link provided

Join the Nevada Science Center for Fossil Fridays! Tune in to see what Paleontologists Dr. Josh Bonde and Becky Hall will be highlighting for the week! From sharing specific period of Earth history, or one of their interesting fossil projects they are investigating. Nevada has so many interesting prehistoric stories to tell. Tune in to hear the history of discovery, the relevance of these fossils, and what they tell us about the history of the Great Basin for Fossil Friday!

May 13, 2022

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22
Apr

Virtual Fossil Friday

*No-cost, Preregistration Required through link provided
Join the Nevada Science Center for Fossil Fridays! Tune in to see what Paleontologists Dr. Josh Bonde and Becky Hall will be highlighting for the week! From sharing specific period of Earth history, or one of their interesting fossil projects they are investigating. Nevada has so many interesting prehistoric stories to tell. Tune in to hear the history of discovery, the relevance of these fossils, and what they tell us about the history of the Great Basin for Fossil Friday!

April 22, 2022

Register Here!

Thank you Ralph Krauss from Edutainment Learning for being a co-organizer and moderator!

08
Apr

Virtual Fossil Friday

*No-cost, Preregistration Required through link provided

Join the Nevada Science Center for Fossil Fridays! Tune in to see what Paleontologists Dr. Josh Bonde and Becky Hall will be highlighting for the week! From sharing specific period of Earth history, or one of their interesting fossil projects they are investigating. Nevada has so many interesting prehistoric stories to tell. Tune in to hear the history of discovery, the relevance of these fossils, and what they tell us about the history of the Great Basin for Fossil Friday!

April 8, 2022

Register Here!

Thank you Ralph Krauss from Edutainment Learning for being a co-organizer and moderator!

01
Apr

The History of Mining in the Silver State: A step back in time to the Tonopah Historic Mining Park, Nevada

Friday April 1, 2022 1:00PM PST

*No-Cost, Pre-registration required

Mining is one of the most important industries in Nevada. Take a step back in time to what was one of the most booming cities in Nevada, Tonopah. In 1900 prospector Jim Bulter, came across what would become one of the richest gold deposits of its time. The discovery brought people from far and wide to this mining town to live, work, play, and entertain! Such an iconic and important story of Nevada and the mining industry that still holds today! Come along VIRTUALLY on this historic adventure through the Tonopah Mining Park to get a glimpse of the buildings, artifacts, equipment, technology, and mine shafts that are preserved at the Park. The Nevada Center staff and Docent Jeff Martin Sr. from the Park will bring you along this STEM adventure.

Register Here!

25
Mar

Virtual Fossil Friday

*No-cost, Preregistration Required through link provided

Join the Nevada Science Center for Fossil Fridays! Tune in to see what Paleontologists Dr. Josh Bonde and Becky Hall will be highlighting for the week! From sharing specific period of Earth history, or one of their interesting fossil projects they are investigating. Nevada has so many interesting prehistoric stories to tell. Tune in to hear the history of discovery, the relevance of these fossils, and what they tell us about the history of the Great Basin for Fossil Friday!

March 25, 2022

https://ave.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rf-mqpzgtEteVM5dEtfKud2FHXp_nhoJ7

 

Thank you Ralph Krauss from Edutainment Learning for being a co-organizer and moderator!

15
Dec

Fossils, Rocks, and History of Spring Mountain Ranch State Park with Ranger

Tune into a scenic Virtual Field Trip to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park with the Nevada Science Center team and Ranger Joshua. This State Park sits in a very geologically and paleontologically interesting location in southern Nevada, adjacent to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The NSC team will talk about why this area is so interesting in terms of rocks and fossils. Ranger Josh will explain the history of the Park and its significance to the history of southern Nevada.

*Free to attend, pre-registration required* Register Here!

Thank you Ralph Krauss from Edutainment Learning for co-organizing, moderating and video editing.

 

10
Dec

The Mine Experience at the McCaw School of Mines Henderson, Nevada

Tune in for a virtual tour of the Mine Experience at the McCaw School of Mines, a replica of a mine with the Nevada Science Center. Come along in their journey as they tour the replica mine and check out equipment used in modern and historic mines. Learn about the mining industry and its importance to Nevada and western history and learn about careers in the mining industry.

*Free to attend, pre-registration Required*

Register Here! 

Thank you Ralph Krauss from Edutainment Learning for co-organizing, moderating, and video editing!

16
Nov

The Making of a Desert Wetland

*Pre-registration required*

Join the Nevada Science Center from the Desert Wildlife Refuge on the outskirts of the Las Vegas Valley. Tune in to learn about the geology that creates the natural springs, and the importance of water in creating habitats and providing vital resources for animals. From paleo-ecosystems to the modern, natural springs have played an important role in the Las Vegas Valley for thousands of years. Bring your questions for a live Q&A.

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03
Nov

Geology Rocks! From the Nevada Science Center

*Pre-Registration Required*

Tune in from the Nevada Science Center’s lab as they discuss the rock cycle, rock identification, and plate tectonics. Rocks can tell scientist a lot about Earth’s processes dating back billions of years ago. We discuss the major rock types around the State of Nevada and how to start your own rock collection.  Bring your questions for a live Q&A with geologists Dr. Josh Bonde and Becky Hall.

Register Here!

Recorded Virtual Field Trip can be found on Nevada’s Science Center’s YouTube

Thank you Ralph Krauss from Edutainment Learning for co-organizing, moderating and video editing.

The Nevada’s Science Center is dedicated to bringing communities together through science education and research. We are a registered 501(c)(3), please inquire to help bring our mission to communities.

23
Oct

Archeology in Valley of Fire State Park

Come join the Nevada Science Center as we explore Valley of Fire State Park with Ranger Kayla. In this virtual adventure, we will learn about archaeology in Nevada’s oldest and largest State Park right outside busy Las Vegas. Come along as we check out some petroglyphs and artifacts. Ask questions to Ranger Kayla and paleontologists conducting research in the Park.

Preregistration Required Register Here!

Recorded Virtual Field Trip can be found on Nevada’s Science Center’s YouTube

Thank you Ralph Krauss from Edutainment Learning for co-organizing, moderating and video editing.

The Nevada’s Science Center is dedicated to bringing communities together through science education and research. We are a registered 501(c)(3), please inquire to help bring our mission to communities.

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