Nevada State Museum program focuses on desert life and science this Saturday
A brand new science program designed for all ages comes to the Nevada State Museum, Carson City’s Family Fun Saturdays program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., this Saturday, March 14.
“Desert Adaptations,” introduces visitors to plants and animals that survive in the harsh region, including the kangaroo rat, burrowing owl, desert tortoise, antelope squirrel, creosote bush, cacti and succulents.
The program is recommended for children age 8 and up, and suitable for adults. No reservations are necessary and visitors may stay as long as they like.
Resident scientists will explain how plants and animals survive and thrive in Nevada’s desert landscape. Guests will test how temperatures fluctuate with or without shade and learn why animals burrow underground, even living without drinking water. Children can make a popup book or create a desert scene with stamps.
The museum is at 600 N. Carson St. Admission is $8 for adults; free for museum members and ages 17 and younger. Contact Deborah Stevenson at dstevenson@nevadaculture.org or (775) 687-4810, ext. 237.