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exploritsc
Nov 25, 20222 min read
40 Years of Community and Giving
By Sydney Sullivan Special to the Enterprise Explorit is thrilled to announce Giving Tuesday is nearly here! Giving Tuesday is a global...
Sara Thompson
Nov 21, 20222 min read
How do fish survive winter?
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Fish are cold-blooded animals, meaning they cannot regulate their own body temperature and...
exploritsc
Oct 28, 20222 min read
Simple science makes jack-o’-lanterns spooky
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exploritsc
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Pumpkin parts inside that shell
Image credit is Brad Beattie, obtained from Wikimedia Commons.
Sara Thompson
Oct 6, 20223 min read
Look up for International Observe the Moon Night
Logo by NASA and obtained from Wikimedia Commons
Sara Thompson
Sep 23, 20223 min read
How do you like these apples?
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Sara Thompson
Sep 6, 20222 min read
Join Us for ‘Explorit Rocks!’
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise After two weeks of waiting, we have opened our new exhibit Explorit Rocks! over Labor Day...
Sara Thompson
Aug 12, 20222 min read
Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors; what’s the difference?
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Looking at the night sky is a common pastime of people around the world. Classifying and...
Sara Thompson
Aug 10, 20223 min read
Check Out Awesome Amphibians
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Amphibians are the animal group that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and more. Classified...
Sara Thompson
Aug 8, 20222 min read
Plop-plop, fizz-fizz, liftoff
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise This experiment is an oldie, but a goodie because it mixes science with art and creativity! ...
Sara Thompson
Aug 6, 20223 min read
Marine Mammals Adapt to Aquatic Life
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Our oceans and waterways are teeming with all kinds of life. From fish, to cephalopods,...
Sara Thompson
Jul 7, 20222 min read
What do Honeybees See?
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Bees rely on the nectar of flowers to live. Some travel several miles a day to collect nectar...
Sara Thompson
Jul 5, 20222 min read
Get a Closer Look at Seeds
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Have you ever wondered what the inside of a seed looks like? If you can wait just a few extra...
Sara Thompson
Jun 15, 20223 min read
Outstanding Orchids
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Orchids are one of the most recognizable and popular flowering plants there are. Their...
Sara Thompson
Jun 13, 20223 min read
How to Beat the Heat
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Temperatures are heating up and our bodies are susceptible to getting too hot. As we...
Sara Thompson
Jun 9, 20222 min read
Chalk It Up to a Good Time
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise In nice weather often sees children and families playing outdoors. A favorite pastime of many...
Sara Thompson
May 9, 20222 min read
Bath Bombs are Simple Science
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Bath bombs are a popular gift for Mother’s Day and is a fun way to let our moms relax. There...
Sara Thompson
May 6, 20223 min read
Detritovores, Decomposers Needed for a Healthy Environment
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Pollinators are essential for keeping our plant life alive and thriving. However, worms,...
Sara Thompson
May 4, 20223 min read
How to Grow Geodes in Eggshells
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Eggs are a sign of new birth and used often in springtime, especially around the Easter...
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