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Recommended Websites
Bell Museum of Natural History
Located on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota, this museum has a fascinating natural history collection and kid-friendly exhibits.
How Stuff Works
Clear and comprehensive information on how things work.
Minnesota Zoo
Zoo events and general information, plus a virtual tour with a description of each of the zoo animal species.
NASA
Information about NASA Space Centers, space flight and exploration, satellites, and much more. Offers a wide range of links, including a children's link called NASA Kids.
National Science Foundation
Funding opportunities, statistical data, news about cutting-edge findings, discoveries, and scientific breakthroughs.
Science Fair Project Index
An index to books containing science fair project ideas for children in grades kindergarten through high school.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Calendar of events, educational ideas and activities, information about the Museum's collections, and research projects.
Seek
A directory of Minnesota environmental education resources.
United States Patent & Trademark Office
Obtain information on the patent process and search the U.S. patent and trademark databases.
University of Minnesota Extension Service
Publications pertaining to Minnesota crops, soils, conservation, agricultural pests, plant pathology, fish and wildlife, forestry, wood and wood products, gardening, horticulture, livestock, health, and human nutrition are included.
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Upcoming Science & Nature Events at the Library
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Family Discovery @ Silverwood: Snowshoe/Kick sled/Nordic walking
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Library: Columbia Heights Public Library
Get active with Snowshoeing, Kick sledding, and/ or Nordic Walking. Activity...
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Birdscaping Basics
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Amber Burnette
Library: Columbia Heights Public Library
How can you attract more birds - and...
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Family Discovery @ Silverwood: Outdoor Survival Skills
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2021
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Library: Columbia Heights Public Library
Learn basic survival skills such as shelter building and fire building. Use...
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Plants are Superheroes - part 3
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Online
Library: Northtown Library
In early spring we will transplant the seedlings that...
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Family Discovery @ Silverwood: Branch Out Into Art
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2021
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Library: Columbia Heights Public Library
Do you have a favorite tree? One that you like to climb or sit under? Learn about...