EarthFest - American Museum of Natural History Presents
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 04/22/2023
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10 am-4 pm
Activity stations will be available from 10 am through 4 pm in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life
Soar through space to view Earth from above, or become part of nature with face painting, nail-art, and hair styling.
A pop-up ship installation will help visitors learn about the Earth's core, while Allwell Greens offers a sustainable agriculture showcase with indoor farming and vegetable giveaways.
Additionally, families can participate in the BioBlitz and learn how to identify various bird species with binoculars.
10:30 am
Performance: Ants by Polyglot Theatre in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life (also at 11:30 am, 2 pm, 3 pm)
Life-sized ants take over the Museum’s galleries, inviting children to explore their dynamic world through movement, sound, and play. This performance creates community through exploration and encourages young audiences to discover the fascinating life of these tiny insects.
11:30 am
SciCafe Teen Takeover in the Cullman Hall of the Universe
Performance: Ants by Polyglot Theatre in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life (also at 2 pm, 3 pm)
Life-sized ants take over the Museum’s galleries, inviting children to explore their dynamic world through movement, sound, and play. This performance creates community through exploration and encourages young audiences to discover the fascinating life of these tiny insects.
1 pm
Lecture: Back to the Future: Insights into Future Climate Change in the Cullman Hall of the Universe
Join Kira Lawrence, Markle Professor of Geology at Lafayette College and a paleoclimatologist, to learn about how her research into past climate conditions can help us better understand how our planet is reacting to increased levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.
2 pm
Performance: Ants by Polyglot Theatre in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life (also at 3 pm)
Life-sized ants take over the Museum’s galleries, inviting children to explore their dynamic world through movement, sound, and play. This performance creates community through exploration and encourages young audiences to discover the fascinating life of these tiny insects.
3 pm
Performance: Ants by Polyglot Theatre in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life
Life-sized ants take over the Museum’s galleries, inviting children to explore their dynamic world through movement, sound, and play. This performance creates community through exploration and encourages young audiences to discover the fascinating life of these tiny insects.
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