Science with Sam

JOIN US AT THE RIVER CENTER FOR OUR SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS!

Science with Sam has new categories!
Science with Sam | Select Saturdays from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, join our Scientist Sam for different science and nature based activities for students aged 6 -12
 After School Science with Sam | Select Tuesdays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, join our Scientist Sam for different science and nature based activities for students aged 6 -12
Science with Sam Green Teens | Select Saturday’s from 10am-11:30am join our Scientist Sam, and guest professionals for hands-on opportunities in the environmental world and earn volunteer hours. Ages 13-17
Science with Sam Family Fun | Select week days from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, join our Scientist Sam for different science and nature based activities for the whole family
Activities will include wildlife encounters, garden exploration, science experiments, and more! This is a drop off program.
 
Each month has different themed classes!
July 2026

Science with Sam Family Fun

Fantastic Fungi & Likable Lichen

Friday, July 3rd, 2026 @ 3pm – 4pm
Location: River Center

🌿🍄 Ready to unleash your inner mycologist? In this lesson, we’re diving into the world of fungi and lichen! Discover how these amazing organisms benefit us and nature—while experimenting with real mushrooms in our fungi lab and then making a lichen biome to take home! 🧪✨ Join us for a fun-filled, spore-tacular adventure! 🍃🔬

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Science with Sam Family Fun

Flower Fun

Friday, July 31st, 2026 @ 3pm – 4pm
Location: River Center

🌸 🌿 Ready to bloom with knowledge? Join us for a fabulous floral adventure! 🌼✨ In this lesson, we’ll explore the beauty of flowers—how plants & animals depend on them, plus the importance to us humans! 🦋🐝 We will collect blooms at River Center Garden and craft our own masterpieces. 🖼️🌺 Let’s dig into the beauty and importance of these vibrant gems! 🌸