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Eco Lab
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Eco Lab

Explore more of the world around you!

The Eco Lab will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, 12.17

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Eco Lab is big on all things ecology and there's something new every time you visit!

During the spring, guests get a front-row seat of the observational honeybee hive as bees actively collect pollen and make honey.

Stop by and explore the latest hands-on nature experiences in the Eco Lab!

Participatory Science
Explore the latest opportunity in participatory science, along with a wide array of other projects in your community!
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Enhance your tour of our urban community greenspace, The Green with this engaging activity
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What are people saying?

I really liked the bee hive. The guy guarding it answered so many of our questions, so we learned a lot.

Iva N., Google
Sept. 2, 2024

The museum is very nice. My son is three, and he had a great time. We were there for four hours, and he didn't want to leave.

Tim B., Google
Aug. 27, 2024

I always walk away feeling like I’ve gained something.

Tanya M., Facebook
Jan. 9, 2023

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