STEM events at Science Museum include comets, fossils, more

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science (MONAS) will offer STEM programs for children and families in August, the City of Las Cruces said in a news release.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

Registration is not required for any of these events.

“Nature & Science Discovery PreK.” 10 a.m. Thursdays, Aug. 17, 24, 31. Nurture your little one’s love of science with an investigation of comets and asteroids through hands-on explorations, stories. and crafts Thursdays in August. Recommended for ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver.

• “Live Animal Feedings: Snakes.” 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. For all ages.
• “STEAMpunk – Game Design.” 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Learn about Lizzie Magie, inventor of “The Landlord’s Game,” pre-cursor to “Monopoly!” Inspired by her development of this world-famous game, we’ll create our own board games. Recommended for ages 6 and older.
• “Bug Fest!.” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. There are more than 10 quintillion insects on Earth at any given time and every one of them serves a purpose! “Bug Fest!” participants can meet live insects, closely observe pinned insect collections, learn how to help pollinators and learn about insects as a food alternative.
• “FOSSILS!” 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 19. Explore the 3.5-billion-year odyssey of life with a geologist and real fossil specimens. Learn about ancient worms which lived millions of years ago.
• “Teen Science Café.” 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22. Students ages 11-17 are invited to have dinner with NMSU geology associate professor Brian Hampton, learn about geology and participate in a hands-on activity. Dinner and activity supplies are included.
• Animal Encounters – Chuckwalla.” 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. Lean about an animal resident of the Chihuahuan Desert.

MONAS, 411 N. Main St., is accessible via RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1.

For more information, contact Angela Micevska at 575-522-3120 and amicevska@lascruces.gov. 

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