Jul 16 Tuesday
Who lives under rocks in the creeks and streams that run through our favorite parks and backyards? What can these organisms tell us about how clean and healthy the water is? Join the Community Science Institute at Six Mile Creek as we explore the aquatic life that can be found under rocks in streams. This event is meant for the whole family and is very hands-on! Participants are not only invited but encouraged to wade into the water to search for benthic macroinvertebrates (meaning tiny organisms living at or found at the bottom of the creek, who lack a spine and are large enough to see without a microscope). We will collect samples of these organisms and you’ll learn how to identify them and how they can be used to evaluate the water quality and overall ecosystem health. . Those who are interested in following the scientific protocols for collecting an official sample (that will be analyzed at a later date and the results included in CSI’s long-term datasets of water quality) can help collect the sample and complete a physical survey of the stream.
Programming is most appropriate for children ages 6-14, though all are welcome. A parent/guardian/chaperone must register as well and be present during the duration of the program. Space is limited, so sign up while there is still time! Registration will close 3 days prior to the event. . If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so as soon as possible and at least one day in advance. You can call or text CSI at (607) 233-0811 or info@communityscience.org.
Kids can get a passport stamped at one of each type of Journey of Water program to earn a free Journey of Water t-shirt at the end of the summer.
All Journey of Water programming is free to all, made possible through support from the Park Foundation.
Jul 25 Thursday
Have you ever wondered where the water goes when you flush the toilet or after you run your washing machine? Join the Community Science Institute for a tour of the facility with Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility staff to learn how water arrives at the wastewater treatment plant and then is treated for release back into the lake. This program will build on basic concepts of water quality introduced during the “Wild Wetlands, Fantastic Filters” program in June (and again in September). It will provide participants with a sense of all that is involved with taking contaminated water and making it safe for release back into the ecosystem.
Programming is most appropriate for children ages 6-14, though all are welcome. A parent/guardian/chaperone must register as well and be present during the duration of the program. Space is limited, so sign up while there is still time! Registration will close 3 days prior to the event. If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so as soon as possible and at least one day in advance. You can call or text CSI at (607) 233-0811 or info@communityscience.org.
Jul 28 Sunday
PETE THE CAT: A Hangar Theatre KIDDSTUFF ProductionJuly 25–28, 2024
Script and Lyrics by Sarah HammondMusic by Will AronsonBased on the “Pete the Cat” series of books by Kimberly and James Dean
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So, the minute the groovy blue cat meets the Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking—that is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second-grader on planet Earth. But when Jimmy “draws a blank” in art class during the last week of school, Pete becomes the perfect pal to help! In this crowd-pleasing musical, they set out together on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second-grade art and, along the way, learn something new about inspiration and creativity.
Please note that this show takes place OUTDOORS on the Hangar Theatre grounds.
SHOW SCHEDULE:Thursday, July 25, at NoonFriday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m.Friday, July 26, at Noon Saturday, July 27, at 10:00 a.m.Saturday, July 27, at at NoonSunday, July 28, at Noon
TICKETS:Tickets for all 2024 KIDDSTUFF productions are available individually or as a four-ticket “FlexPass” subscription. For more details on the 2024 KIDDSTUFF season at the Hangar Theatre, and to purchase tickets, please click the “Get Tickets” button below.
Jul 31 Wednesday
Join the Community Science Institute for an exploration of Cayuga Lake aboard Discover Cayuga Lake’s 63' Floating Classroom, the MV Teal! For the 17th year running, CSI’s Journey of Water program will be partnering with Discover Cayuga Lake to collect and analyze water samples from Cayuga Lake. Participants will learn how to collect water samples using a Van Dorn sampler and will analyze some of the samples while aboard the boat. Participants will also use a plankton net to collect samples of microscopic organisms to observe and identify under microscopes. Some of the data collected on the cruise will be included in CSI’s online water quality database, helping to better our collective understanding of the health of Cayuga Lake! This is a fantastic opportunity for all ages to participate in local water quality science. No experience is needed.
Programming is most appropriate for children ages 6-14, though all are welcome. The 3-hour length of the boat ride, however, may be challenging for some younger kids. A parent/guardian/chaperone must register as well and be present during the duration of the program. Space is limited, so sign up while there is still time! Registration will close 3 days prior to the event. If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so as soon as possible and at least one day in advance. You can call or text CSI at (607) 233-0811 or info@communityscience.org.
Aug 14 Wednesday
Who lives under rocks in the creeks and streams that run through our favorite parks and backyards? What can these organisms tell us about how clean and healthy the water is? Join the Community Science Institute at Robert H. Treman State Park as we explore the aquatic life that can be found under the rocks in Enfield and Fishkill Creeks. This event is meant for the whole family and is very hands-on! Participants are not only invited but encouraged to wade into the water to search for benthic macroinvertebrates (meaning tiny organisms living at or found at the bottom of the creek, who lack a spine and are large enough to see without a microscope). We will collect samples of these organisms and you’ll learn how to identify them and how they can be used to evaluate the water quality and overall ecosystem health. Those who are interested in following the scientific protocols for collecting an official sample (that will be analyzed at a later date and the results included in CSI’s long-term datasets of water quality) can help collect the sample and complete a physical survey of the stream.
Aug 23 Friday
Have you ever wondered where the water goes when you flush the toilet or after you run your washing machine? Join the Community Science Institute for a tour of the facility with Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility staff to learn how water arrives at the wastewater treatment plant and then is treated for release back into the lake. by program will build on basic concepts of water quality introduced during the “Wild Wetlands, Fantastic Filters” program in June (and again in September) and will provide participants with a sense of all that’s involved with taking contaminated water and making it safe for release back into the ecosystem.
Programming is most appropriate for children ages 6-14, though all are welcome. A parent/guardian/chaperone must register as well and be present during the duration of the program. Space is limited, so sign up while there is still time! Registration will close 3 days before the event. If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so as soon as possible and at least one day in advance. You can call or text CSI at (607) 233-0811 or info@communityscience.org.
Sep 07 Saturday
Who lives under rocks in the creeks and streams that run through our favorite parks and backyards? What can these organisms tell us about how clean and healthy the water is? Join the Community Science Institute at Buttermilk Falls State Park as we explore the aquatic life that can be found under the rocks in Buttermilk Creek. This event is meant for the whole family and is very hands-on! Participants are not only invited but encouraged to wade into the water to search for benthic macroinvertebrates (meaning tiny organisms living at or found at the bottom of the creek, who lack a spine and are large enough to see without a microscope). We will collect samples of these organisms and you’ll learn how to identify them and how they can be used to evaluate the water quality and overall ecosystem health. Those who are interested in following the scientific protocols for collecting an official sample (that will be analyzed at a later date and the results included in CSI’s long-term datasets of water quality) can help collect the sample and complete a physical survey of the stream.