Sound Ecology Workshop

Shhhhhh... Listen. What do you hear? The wind in the trees? A bug buzzing by? A plane flying high above? Join us for the Sound Ecology Workshop to discover how sound is used to explore our world and gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between humans and nature. Together we will explore what a […]

$5 – $20

Visit with the WOLF Sanctuary!

My, what big eyes you have. The better to see conservation efforts with! Join FCMoD as we welcome the WOLF Sanctuary and their ambassador animals! Learn about wolf biology, behaviors, and ecology, as well as the exotic pet crisis and what you can do to help wolves in captivity and the wild. Presented in partnership […]

Dome Show: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Join Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend, Hu Hu Zhu, for a look at the stars. Take an imaginary trip to our Moon, learn how to find the Big Dipper and North Star, and see how we all share the same sky. Runtime: 23 minutes | View the trailer!

$2 – $4

Discovery Live: Ask an Expert!

Explore your world with Discovery Live: Ask a _________! Tune in to hear from a variety of guest experts, ask questions, and discover science, history, and art happening in your own backyard! On August 4th, join FCMoD and chat with local experts in water sustainability. What does a healthy watershed look like? What are some […]

Free

Biocube Survey Pop-up

Get ready to explore the diversity of life right in our backyard - the Big Backyard, that is! Drop in to chat with FCMoD staff about Smithsonian's Biocube Project, and use a biocube to complete your own biodiversity observation. Contribute to community science by studying and sharing discoveries from habitats around the museum! What will […]

Biocube Survey Pop-up

Get ready to explore the diversity of life right in our backyard - the Big Backyard, that is! Drop in to chat with FCMoD staff about Smithsonian's Biocube Project, and use a biocube to complete your own biodiversity observation. Contribute to community science by studying and sharing discoveries from habitats around the museum! What will […]

MUSEUM CLOSED

The museum will be closed Wednesday, August 18th for a private event. Normal operating hours will resume Thursday, August 19th.

CANCELLED: Nocturnal Animals Workshop

Have you ever wondered why some animals are at their most active at night? In this workshop, experience how nocturnal animals like black-footed ferrets use their senses to explore the world around them… long after we humans have gone to bed. Advance registration is recommended. The workshop will take place in-person at the Fort Collins […]

$5 – $20

CANCELLED: Nocturnal Animals Workshop

Have you ever wondered why some animals are at their most active at night? In this workshop, experience how nocturnal animals like black-footed ferrets use their senses to explore the world around them… long after we humans have gone to bed. Advance registration is recommended. The workshop will take place in-person at the Fort Collins […]

$5 – $20

Foley Art Workshop

KaBoom! Zing! Clank. Screeeeech… Join FCMoD as we explore Foley Art – the art of adding sound to post-production cinema. Learn about the history of sound in film, and discover what tools are used to create the pew pew of laser blasters, the clip-clop of horse hooves, and the simple background noise of everyday life. […]

$5 – $20