Program Calendar
Programs
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Forest Park Zoo on the Go
Meet some of the critters that call the Zoo in Forest Park home! Learn about their special adaptations, habitats, behavior, diets, and status in the wild. Visitors will have an opportunity to touch and observe the animals, as well as ask individual questions. Free with museum admission!
WoW Express
The Watershed on Wheels Express (WoW Express) is an interactive mobile visitor center for the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. Tour this exhibit to learn more about the natural resources within the Connecticut River watershed. Enjoy a twilight stroll through the WoW’s 28-foot exhibit trailer, exploring five habitats with over 42 different…
Gallery Activities
Water is Life, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Explore how different animals interact with water and why we need to protect one of Earth’s most precious resources. Meet one of museum’s turtle up close and explore the Connecticut River Habitats. Make Your Own Water Filter, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Experiment with making your own filter from natural and…
Reflections on the 100th Anniversary of Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising with Congressman Richard E Neal
Having been at the forefront of U.S. – Irish relations for almost 3 decades, Congressman Richard E. Neal brings a unique perspective to the events of April 1916, including a great deal of historical knowledge about Springfield’s Irish population during this time period. The talk is free and open to the public. Related Exhibit Easter…
