Adult Programs

Classes and Field Studies

Get direct and hand-on experiences whether you are putting on your boots or pulling up a chair. read more

• Buds and Bark
  February 4, 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  This program is Sold Out.
• Sketch-A-Saurus
  March 10, 10:00 am–4:30 pm

Environmental Programs

Attend panel discussions, forums, author talks, and other programs focusing on environmental and sustainability issues that affect the city, region, and beyond. read more

• High Tunnels: A Sustainable Solution for Local Urban Agriculture
  Wednesday, February 15, 6:00 pm
• Reimagining Urban Highways
  Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:00 pm
• Tracking Energy Use for Condos and Co-ops
  Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Lectures & Talks

Listen to authors, scholars, artists, and scientist discussing and showcasing their work. read more

Mega-Bad Movie Night

Join us at the Academy after hours to watch some awesomely awful movies. The Academy's own experts will be onstage to provide ongoing commentary on scientific absurdities and questionable filmmaking—think Mystery Science Theater 3000! read more

• The Lost World: Jurassic Park
  February 9, 2012
• May 31, 2012
• July 26, 2012
• October 25, 2012

Science on Tap

Come to a monthly science café for those interested in a range of engaging science topics. read more

• “Violence in the Laboratory: How Science Changed War and War Changed Science”
  February 13, 2012
• Tiny Conspiracies: Cell-to-Cell Communication in Bacteria
  March 12, 2012
• “Mongolian Fish Hunt”
  April 9, 2012