It’s Not Easy Keeping it Green: Sustainable Turf Management with Dr. Tony Koski
To lawn or not to lawn? The question might not be that simple. Join CSU Turf Science professor Dr. Tony Koski in FCMoD’s OtterBox Digital Dome Theater for an insightful presentation of species and methods for cultivating your own more sustainable lawn. Registration is required and tickets are available as “pay what you can.”
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. Please arrive early. The show will start at 10:30 a.m. Runtime: 23 minutes […]
Dynamic Earth
In this film you’ll ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes as you explore the interlocking systems that shape Earth’s climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Please arrive early. […]
Dynamic Earth
In this film you’ll ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes as you explore the interlocking systems that shape Earth’s climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Please arrive early. […]
Life: A Cosmic Story
How did life on Earth begin? Find out on this journey through time. Witness key events since the Big Bang that set the stage for life. See the first stars ignite, galaxies coalesce and entire worlds take shape. On a young Earth, two scenarios for the dawn of life are presented – one near a […]
Ferret Feeding
Visit with FCMoD's very own live black-footed ferrets, the most endangered mammal in North America! Join us in the Natural Areas Exhibit to learn about the conservation work being done to return black-footed ferrets to the wild, from the national captive breeding program to new advances in cloning. Meet our black-footed ferrets and watch as […]
How to Save Power within Your Own Home
Reducing our power consumption is good for the environment but can also save you money. Under the Linear Irrigator, join our museum educators and learn how to improve your house's energy efficiency to help the Earth. This programming is free with museum admission.
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. Please arrive early. The show will start at 10:30 a.m. Runtime: 23 minutes […]
Dynamic Earth
In this film you’ll ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes as you explore the interlocking systems that shape Earth’s climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Please arrive early. […]
W.O.L.F. Sanctuary Visit
Join us for a special presentation from the W.O.L.F. Sanctuary of Northern Colorado. W.O.L.F. (Wolves Offered Life & Friendship) is a non-profit sanctuary that provides help to captive-born wolves and wolf dogs by finding a new placement or providing lifelong refuge. Presenters will talk about a new sanctuary and offer everyone a chance to meet […]