RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -The Northern Nevada Science & Technology Festival begins Sunday and runs by way of Saturday at completely different western Nevada places.

Admission is free for the family-friendly occasions. For extra data, together with parking data, go to: nnsciencefest.org.

Organizers launched this schedule of occasions:

Explore the Sun-day | Sunday, April 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the University of Nevada, Reno.

Soak up the solar with hands-on actions held at three museums on the UNR campus. Discover the unbelievable variety of life fueled by the solar at UNR’s Museum of Natural History, peruse Keck Museum’s world-class choice of minerals, and expertise free reveals on the planet’s largest Sun Dome “Star Theater” on the Fleischmann Planetarium. Plus, peer by way of photo voltaic telescopes accessible all through the occasion, climate allowing.

Monday Moon-day | Monday from 4 p.m. to eight p.m. at Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

Unravel the mysteries of the moon with telescopes, design a spaceship alongside a NASA Solar System Ambassador, learn to establish varied life varieties with UNR biologists, contact and study actual meteorites with Keck Museum Curator, Garret Barmore and watch a free fulldome planetarium.

An Evening with Dr. Zeb Hogan | Tuesday from 6 p.m. to eight p.m. on the Redfield Auditorium at UNR

Join University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Research Professor and National Geographic Explorer Zeb Hogan for a presentation in regards to the superb locations he has traveled and the monster fish he encountered.

The Future of Reno | Wednesday from 4 p.m. to eight p.m. at The Discovery

Visit The Discovery to discover the alternatives and careers important to rising Reno. Join fellow instructional organizations from round Northern Nevada to take part in participating hands-on STEAM actions and discover all the museum, together with Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants, The Discovery’s present featured exhibition.

Art & Science Explored | Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Nevada Museum of Art

Explore the intersection of artwork and science by way of a wide range of hands-on STEAM actions designed for learners of all ages. Investigate soil after wildfires, have interaction with science-based artwork tasks, expertise the magic of robotics and extra.

Science of the Silver State | Friday from 4 p.m. to eight p.m. on the Nevada State Museum

Explore the Nevada State Museum in Carson City and participate in a wide range of hands-on actions offered by the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, the Nevada State Railroad Museum and the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum.

Science is Everywhere | Saturday at a number of places

The week of studying and inspiration culminates with this big day. Participating companies and organizations open their doorways to the general public totally free unique excursions and fascinating actions surrounding science and expertise. Participants embrace Truckee Meadow Parks Foundation, The Green House, Ormat Technologies, UNR College of Engineering, River School Farm, Urban Roots, UNR Innevation Center, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Wood Rodgers, Reno Food Systems, Great Basin Institute and Regional Parks & Open Space.

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