Flagstaff Festival of Science continues with ‘Science in the Park’ on Sept. 23

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Festival of Science continues with “Science in the Park” from 10 a.m. to  2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23 at Wheeler Park, downtown Flagstaff.

Other events on Saturday include:

Joy Cone Tours: The Engineering Behind High Altitude Cooking
9, 9:30, 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. 2843 W. Shamrell Blvd.

See how ice cream cones are made, learn about the chemistry and engineering behind the high-altitude recipe and enjoy
a special treat at the end of the tour! Participants must be older than 5. For every two children, at least one adult must be present. Reservations required, flag.tours@joycone.com.

 

Plants and Pollinators on the Peaks Hike
9 – 11 a.m., Meet at Fort Valley Shopping Plaza to carpool Document native plants and insects with the iNaturalist app on a guided hike through Hart Prairie. Understanding pollination systems helps scientists predict how they will respond to climate change. Bring a hat, water, sturdy shoes and smartphone. Reservations required, prc43@nau.edu.

 

The Science of Stone Balancing

9a.m.–4p.m.
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
See how the art and science of stone balancing teaches lessons in simple mechanics, center of gravity, mass vs. weight, levers and fulcrums. Hands-on activities and demonstrations offered all day.

 

Science of Sports

1 – 3 p.m.
Flagstaff Public
Library Downtown
Join the Arizona Science Center for a two-day “Science Camp” for ages 7 to 12. Explore how science helps athletes perform. Registration required, call 928-213-2381.

 

NAU Science and Engineering Day
1 – 4 p.m., NAU Science
and Health Building
Dueling robots, hissing cockroaches and engineering solutions will surprise you! Free parking behind Cline Library.

 

Hope and Trauma in a Poisoned Land
6 – 8 p.m.
Coconino Center for the Arts Join the reception for an

art exhibit that explores the impact of uranium mining on Navajo lands.

 

Flagstaff Star Party

6–10p.m.
Buffalo Park
Explore Flagstaff’s famous dark skies with astronomers, telescopes and workshops. Presentations at 6 and
6:45 p.m.

 

Northern Arizona Space Training

Kevin Schindler Lowell Observatory William Sheehan, Astronomy Historian, 7 p.m.

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Flagstaff played a key role in preparing to send astronauts to the moon. Learn how engineers, geologists and artists joined in the effort.

 

Campus Sky Viewing

7:30 – 10 p.m.
NAU Campus Observatory Explore the night skies on a clear night through the Barry Lutz telescope.

 

The Festival continues through Oct. 1

Click here for the entire schedule.