Apr 18 Friday
Join us at the Newfield Public Library as we host the Spacecraft Planetary Imaging Facility for a presentation on comets, asteroids, and meteorites, a comet-making demo, and an opportunity to touch some meteorites! Even the smallest objects in the Solar System hold vast treasures of knowledge. They are both fascinating, beautiful, and a small but real threat to us. Past spacecraft missions have revealed just a few of these tiny worlds up close, while current and planned missions are ushering in a new era of study by returning pristine samples to Earth for generations of scientists to examine.
Apr 26 Saturday
Similar to a Bioblitz, an EcoBlitz is a community-science effort to make as many environmental observations (e.g., record species present, measure temperature or water quality) within a designated location and time period as possible. The EcoBlitz is a great way for the public to engage in scientific activities and connect to the environment. We can also generate useful data for research and conservation! The EcoBlitz brings together naturalists, scientists, students, and any members of the public with a passion for nature to enjoy the great outdoors and have fun!
This is Binghamton University's third EcoBlitz, and the Kickoff event will feature nature tours by naturalists and experts in the university's nature preserve, opportunities to learn to use iNaturalist, and tables from BU's research and student groups, along with community groups with nature-themed information and activities!
