Passport to Explore
Passport to Explore is a year-long annual program for K-8th grade explorers that curates
science outreach activities led by individuals and units within the LSU science community,
as well as community events in the Baton Rouge area.
Participation
Students in K-8th grade sign up to participate in the program through the registration form linked below. Those who sign up will track the activities or "destinations" (listed below) they participate in by submitting them through an online form. This is how you earn "stamps." Towards the end of the year, students will be awarded prizes for completing activities. Note: You will be required to upload a photo from the destination/activity OR write a 2-5 sentence summary of your experience for it to count towards your completed activities.
Faculty/units participation
We offer LSU STEM faculty and units the opportunity to advertise their outreach activities through the Passport to Explore program. Each approved activity will receive signage and a stamp to designate them as an official Passport to Explore destination. The stamps will be used to stamp the printable passports of participating K-8th grade students.
Participating parties will be able to describe the infrastructure of Passport to Explore as needed, i.e., in the Broader Impacts sections of NSF proposals, in service materials, etc. Passport to Explore will be highlighted in the Pursuit for Kids, social media, and other community-focused outward facing communications.
To include your event/activity in the Passport to Explore program, complete the submission form below for consideration. You can submit at any time during the year.
SUBMIT DESTINATION FOR CONSIDERATION
Passport Destinations
Be sure to check back because destinations may be added throughout the year.
Date Specific Events General Locations
Date Specific
| Event Name | Date | Time | Location | Audience | Description | Additional Details |
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Science Academy |
January 7, 2023 January 14, 2023 January 28, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Highland Road Park Observatory |
Ages 8-12 |
Cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy and given an exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth-Moon system, asteroids and comets, and the electromagnetic spectrum. More information: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/event/science-academy |
Registration closes the Friday before each class. $5 for EBR Parish Residents $6 for out-of-parish residents |
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Saturday Science |
January 21, 2023 |
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
EBR Main Library at Goodwood Blvd |
Grades 4-8+ |
Topic - Below the Sea Floor in Belize: Discovering Ancient Maya Sites submerged by Sea-level rise. Speaker - Heather McKillop Sponsored by the Physics & Astronomy department, this public lecture series has been running for 30 years. It aims to communicate the scientific discoveries made by LSU faculty and researchers to the general public. Please see https://www.lsu.edu/physics/colloquia-seminars/saturday-science.php |
Contact Parampreet Singh psingh@lsu.edu with questions. |
| STEM Story Time | January 28, 2023 | 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Goodwood Library Eden Park Library Bluebonnet Library Carver Library |
K-3rd grade |
The LSU College of Science and Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites children in kindergarten through third grade to explore the worlds of math and science through an exciting science story time adventure led by some of the university’s top scientists and mathematicians. Each story time is followed by a fun, hands-on activity that allows the young scientists to feed their curiosity and take an even deeper dive into a math and science discovery. |
Registration is required: Register Now |
| Saturday Science | [Sunday] January 29, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | EBR Main Library at Goodwood Blvd | Grades 4-8+ |
Topic - How Earth Came to Be: From the Big Bang to Planet Formation Speaker - Matthew Penny Sponsored by the Physics & Astronomy department, this public lecture series has been running for 30 years. It aims to communicate the scientific discoveries made by LSU faculty and researchers to the general public. Please see https://www.lsu.edu/physics/colloquia-seminars/saturday-science.php. |
Contact Parampreet Singh psingh@lsu.edu with questions. |
| LIGO Science Saturdays | February 4, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
LIGO Livingston | General |
On the first Saturday of every month starting in February 2023, from 10 AM - 12:45 PM, and from 1:15 PM - 4 PM, visitors are welcome to drop in and experience the LIGO Science Education Center's Science Saturdays. These events are FREE. We offer tours weather permitting and approximately 50 interactive science exhibits. We welcome individuals and small groups. |
Registration is Required: Register Here |
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Science Academy |
February 4, 2023 February 11, 2023 February 25, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Highland Road Park Observatory |
Ages 8-12 |
Cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy and given an exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth-Moon system, asteroids and comets, and the electromagnetic spectrum. More information: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/event/science-academy |
Registration closes the Friday before each class. $5 for EBR Parish Residents $6 for out-of-parish residents |
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Saturday Science |
February 18, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | EBR Main Library at Goodwood Blvd | Grades 4-8+ |
Topic - LSU Campus Mounds: Oldest man-made structures in the Americas Speaker - Brooks Elwood Sponsored by the Physics & Astronomy department, this public lecture series has been running for 30 years. It aims to communicate the scientific discoveries made by LSU faculty and researchers to the general public. Please see https://www.lsu.edu/physics/colloquia-seminars/saturday-science.php |
Contact Parampreet Singh psingh@lsu.edu with questions. |
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Discover Hilltop's Wildlife: Family Field Day |
February 25, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | LSU Hilltop Arboretum | General |
Explore the skies, land, and water at Hilltop through a series of walks and IDs led
by our Master Naturalists! https://www.lsu.edu/hilltop/programs/adult/discovernature.php |
Registration is required through Hilltop, but this event is FREE and designed to be fun and informative for families and adults. Registration link: https://www.lsu.edu/hilltop/programs/adult/discover_hilltop_wildlife_registration.php Parking is extremely limited, carpooling is strongly encouraged. |
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Saturday Science |
[Sunday] February 26, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | EBR Main Library at Goodwood Blvd | Grades 4-8+ |
Topic - A journey to the Big Bang and Beyond Speaker - Parampreet Singh Sponsored by the Physics & Astronomy department, this public lecture series has been running for 30 years. It aims to communicate the scientific discoveries made by LSU faculty and researchers to the general public. Please see https://www.lsu.edu/physics/colloquia-seminars/saturday-science.php |
Contact Parampreet Singh psingh@lsu.edu with questions. |
| LIGO Science Saturdays | March 4, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
LIGO Livingston | General |
On the first Saturday of every month starting in February 2023, from 10 AM - 12:45 PM, and from 1:15 PM - 4 PM, visitors are welcome to drop in and experience the LIGO Science Education Center's Science Saturdays. These events are FREE. We offer tours weather permitting and approximately 50 interactive science exhibits. We welcome individuals and small groups. |
Registration is Required: Register Here |
|
Science Academy |
March 4, 2023 March 11, 2023 March 25, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Highland Road Park Observatory |
Ages 8-12 |
Cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy and given an exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth-Moon system, asteroids and comets, and the electromagnetic spectrum. More information: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/event/science-academy |
Registration closes the Friday before each class. $5 for EBR Parish Residents $6 for out-of-parish residents |
| Girls' Day at the Museum | March 4, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | LSU Museum of Natural Science | 4th-6th grade |
The LSU Museum of Natural Science and LSU College of Science invite girls in grades 4 through 6 to apply to LSU’s Girls' Day at the Museum. Participants will meet new, like-minded friends, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the LSU Museum of Natural Science, learn from LSU College of Science student organizations through hands-on science activities, AND snack and chat with some of LSU's top women scientists. |
Applications are closed. |
| ENGage LSU | March 13, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | LSU Campus, Patrick F. Taylor Hall | 6-8th grade |
ENGage LSU is a yearly event for middle school students to learn more about the different fields of engineering and the diversity of potential careers. Students tour research labs at LSU in our state of the art engineering building (Patrick F. Taylor Hall) and participate in hands-on activities led by faculty and students. Past topics included the battle between tumors and drug resistance, flexible robots, aging bridges, nanomaterials, and decoding DNA. This event is FREE and open to 6th-8th grade classes on a first come, first serve basis. One teacher/chaperone for every 10 students is required; maximum of 40 students per school due to space constraints. |
*Teachers will receive a confirmation e-mail with more information and will be required to complete a school agreement form to confirm their spot |
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Saturday Science |
March 25, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | EBR Main Library at Goodwood Blvd | Grades 4-8+ |
Topic - The First Exciting Discoveries with the James Webb Space Telescope Speaker - Geoffrey Clayton Sponsored by the Physics & Astronomy department, this public lecture series has been running for 30 years. It aims to communicate the scientific discoveries made by LSU faculty and researchers to the general public. Please see https://www.lsu.edu/physics/colloquia-seminars/saturday-science.php |
Contact Parampreet Singh psingh@lsu.edu with questions. |
| Our Earth, Our Laboratory | April 1, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | LSU Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex | 7th-8th grade |
Students in grades 7 and 8 are invited to apply for Geaux Science Explorations: Our Earth, Our Laboratory — a day of fun earth and energy science activities led by some of LSU's top geologists. Learn about geology research at LSU on Earth and Mars, lunch and chat with LSU scientists and students, and explore research labs and rock samples. |
Applications are now closed. |
| LIGO Science Saturdays | April 1, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
LIGO Livingston | General |
On the first Saturday of every month starting in February 2023, from 10 AM - 12:45 PM, and from 1:15 PM - 4 PM, visitors are welcome to drop in and experience the LIGO Science Education Center's Science Saturdays. These events are FREE. We offer tours weather permitting and approximately 50 interactive science exhibits. We welcome individuals and small groups. |
Registration is Required: Register Here |
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Science Academy |
April 1, 2023 April 8, 2023 April 15, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Highland Road Park Observatory |
Ages 8-12 |
Cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy and given an exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth-Moon system, asteroids and comets, and the electromagnetic spectrum. More information: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/event/science-academy |
Registration closes the Friday before each class. $5 for EBR Parish Residents $6 for out-of-parish residents |
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Saturday Science |
April 22, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | EBR Main Library at Goodwood Blvd | Grades 4-8+ |
Topic - Some stars attract each other, dance, and merge together Speaker - Juhan Frank Sponsored by the Physics & Astronomy department, this public lecture series has been running for 30 years. It aims to communicate the scientific discoveries made by LSU faculty and researchers to the general public. Please see https://www.lsu.edu/physics/colloquia-seminars/saturday-science.php |
Contact Parampreet Singh psingh@lsu.edu with questions. |
| BREC's BioBlitz | April 21 - 22, 2023 |
April 21: 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. April 22: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Frenchtown Conservation Area | General |
Grab your field guides and boots and join BREC naturalists and local scientists as
we explore and document the diversity of life, or “biodiversity”, of Frenchtown Conservation
Area. You can participate by attending a scheduled hike, helping to document species
with local scientists around the park, meet local groups and organization that work
to protect the natural spaces of Louisiana, practice hands on sampling, participate
in live animal encounters, and more! |
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Earth Day Celebration |
April 22, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Knock Knock Children's Museum |
General |
Come to Knock Knock Children's Museum and celebrate Earth Day with the power of play. Our theme this year is Homes and Habitats. Visitors will find a plethora of activities throughout our 18 Learning Zones and we will reveal our Big Back Yard Springtime Spruce up. Don't miss our amazing celebration of Earth Day at Knock Knock. |
Regular admission applies. $14/person 2 years old and older. |
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International Astronomy Day |
April 29, 2023 |
3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
Highland Road Park Observatory |
General |
Music, games, food, demonstrations, rides, exhibitors, and sky viewings. More: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/international-astronomy-day/3394 |
Free |
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Swing into Science Saturday |
May 6, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
LIGO's Science Education Center, Livingston, LA |
General |
LIGO's Science Saturday includes time inside the LIGO Science Education Center (LExC) exploring interactive museum-quality exhibits, a talk with a staff member and a walking tour. |
Requires timed tickets. Tickets are free. Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swing-into-science-saturday-tickets-611196865277 |
| LIGO Science Saturdays | May 6, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
LIGO Livingston | General |
On the first Saturday of every month starting in February 2023, from 10 AM - 12:45 PM, and from 1:15 PM - 4 PM, visitors are welcome to drop in and experience the LIGO Science Education Center's Science Saturdays. These events are FREE. We offer tours weather permitting and approximately 50 interactive science exhibits. We welcome individuals and small groups. |
Registration is Required: Register Here |
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Science Academy |
May 6, 2023 May 13, 2023 May 27, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Highland Road Park Observatory |
Ages 8-12 |
Cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy and given an exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth-Moon system, asteroids and comets, and the electromagnetic spectrum. More information: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/event/science-academy |
Registration closes the Friday before each class. $5 for EBR Parish Residents $6 for out-of-parish residents |
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BASF's Kids' Lab |
May 13, 2023 |
11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. |
Louisiana Art & Science Museum |
Ages 6-12 |
Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The May workshop is Happy Hands. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses. We are thrilled to resume this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Join us this month to celebrate because we believe that Kids' Lab is "the place to be in 2023!" Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits. BASF's Kids' Lab workshops are included with the price of general admission (and are always free to members). |
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BASF's Kids' Lab |
May 14, 2023 |
1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. |
Louisiana Art & Science Museum |
Ages 6-12 |
Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The May workshop is Happy Hands. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses. We are thrilled to resume this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Join us this month to celebrate because we believe that Kids' Lab is "the place to be in 2023!" Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits. BASF's Kids' Lab workshops are included with the price of general admission (and are always free to members). |
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Stargazing in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 27, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. |
Louisiana Art & Science Museum |
General |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. |
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BASF's Kids' Lab |
May 27, 2023 |
11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. |
Louisiana Art & Science Museum |
Ages 6-12 |
Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The May workshop is Happy Hands. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses. We are thrilled to resume this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Join us this month to celebrate because we believe that Kids' Lab is "the place to be in 2023!" Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits. BASF's Kids' Lab workshops are included with the price of general admission (and are always free to members). |
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BASF's Kids' Lab |
May 28, 2023 |
1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. |
Louisiana Art & Science Museum |
Ages 6-12 |
Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The May workshop is Happy Hands. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses. We are thrilled to resume this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Join us this month to celebrate because we believe that Kids' Lab is "the place to be in 2023!" Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits. BASF's Kids' Lab workshops are included with the price of general admission (and are always free to members). |
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Swamp Bird Walks |
June 3, 2023 |
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center |
General |
Join us for extended morning hours on the first Saturday of every month to check out the feathered friends that call Bluebonnet Swamp home. Led by a member of the Baton Rouge Audubon Society, visitors enjoy a morning hike through the forest and swamp while identifying various bird species. Bird-watching techniques and identification tips are also discussed. Beginners are welcome. Field guides and binoculars are optional but recommended. For more information on birding and the Bluebonnet Bird Monitoring Project, visit braudubon.org. |
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LIGO Science Saturdays - Learning LIGO |
June 3, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
LIGO Livingston |
General |
On the first Saturday of every month starting in February 2023, from 10 AM - 4 PM, visitors are welcome to experience the LIGO Science Education Center's Science Saturdays. These events are FREE. We offer tours weather permitting and approximately 50 interactive science exhibits. We welcome individuals and small groups. |
To attend a Science Saturday, you can now just drop in, OR you can register in advance for a tour time using this Eventbrite link. Registration is free, and will open in a new window. |
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Dino Day 2023 |
June 24, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. |
Louisiana Art & Science Museum |
General |
Dino Day returns on Saturday, June 25th! Save the date for this COLOSSAL good time at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. https://www.lasm.org/events/upcoming-events/dino-day-2023 |
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LSU Astronomy Night |
June 27, 2023 |
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
130 Nicholson Hall, LSU main campus |
General |
"How Earth Came to Be: From the Big Bang through Exploding Stars to Planet Formation" with Asst. Prof. Matthew Penny Physics Demos Astronomy viewing in the Landolt Astronomical Observatory Fun for all ages! |
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Swamp Bird Walks |
July 1, 2023 |
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center |
General |
Join us for extended morning hours on the first Saturday of every month to check out the feathered friends that call Bluebonnet Swamp home. Led by a member of the Baton Rouge Audubon Society, visitors enjoy a morning hike through the forest and swamp while identifying various bird species. Bird-watching techniques and identification tips are also discussed. Beginners are welcome. Field guides and binoculars are optional but recommended. For more information on birding and the Bluebonnet Bird Monitoring Project, visit braudubon.org. |
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Science Saturdays - Wild Waves |
July 1, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
LIGO |
General |
On the first Saturday of every month starting in February 2023, from 10 AM - 4 PM, visitors are welcome to experience the LIGO Science Education Center's Science Saturdays. These events are FREE. We offer tours weather permitting and approximately 50 interactive science exhibits. We welcome individuals and small groups. |
To attend a Science Saturday, you can now just drop in, OR you can register in advance for a tour time. Registration is free, and will open in a new window. |
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Craft Corner at the Swamp |
July 7-8, 2023 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center |
General |
Looking to express yourself through some nature-themed crafts while enjoying the sights and sounds of the Swamp? Join us quarterly as we host Craft Corner and provide a variety of fun and interactive crafts for you to complete with us or take home to work on at your leisure. This program is included with your general admission. |
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Swamp Bird Walks |
August 5, 2023 |
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center |
General |
Join us for extended morning hours on the first Saturday of every month to check out the feathered friends that call Bluebonnet Swamp home. Led by a member of the Baton Rouge Audubon Society, visitors enjoy a morning hike through the forest and swamp while identifying various bird species. Bird-watching techniques and identification tips are also discussed. Beginners are welcome. Field guides and binoculars are optional but recommended. For more information on birding and the Bluebonnet Bird Monitoring Project, visit braudubon.org. |
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LIGO Science Saturdays - Audio August |
August 5, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
LIGO Livingston |
General |
On the first Saturday of every month starting in February 2023, from 10 AM - 4 PM, visitors are welcome to experience the LIGO Science Education Center's Science Saturdays. These events are FREE. We offer tours weather permitting and approximately 50 interactive science exhibits. We welcome individuals and small groups. |
To attend a Science Saturday, you can now just drop in, OR you can register in advance for a tour time. Registration is free, and will open in a new window. |
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Swamp Flashlight Night |
August 11, 2023 |
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center |
Ages 3+ |
EVENTSwamp Flashlight Night
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/swamp-flashlight-night/4259 |
General Admission Fees Apply |
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Wonders of Wildlife |
August 19, 2023 |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center |
Ages 3+ |
oin us at Bluebonnet Swamp as we explore the wonders of our urban wildlife and learn how we can all get along. Did you find a baby bird or injured animal? Worried about the snakes in your backyard and how to keep raccoons out of your garbage can? Need some tips on how your pets and the wildlife in your backyard can coexist? Find out the answers to these questions and more! We will have educational presentations, games, live animals, trail activities, crafts and more so come on out for a great time at the Swamp! https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/wonders-of-wildlife/4247 |
Price: Ages: 3-17 / $4; Ages: 18+ / $5 |
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LIGO Science Saturdays - Shocking September |
September 2, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
LIGO Livingston |
General |
On the first Saturday of every month starting in February 2023, from 10 AM - 4 PM, visitors are welcome to experience the LIGO Science Education Center's Science Saturdays. These events are FREE. We offer tours weather permitting and approximately 50 interactive science exhibits. We welcome individuals and small groups. |
To attend a Science Saturday, you can now just drop in, OR you can register in advance for a tour time. Registration is free, and will open in a new window. |
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LIGO Science Saturdays - Optical October |
October 7, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
LIGO Livingston |
General |
On the first Saturday of every month starting in February 2023, from 10 AM - 4 PM, visitors are welcome to experience the LIGO Science Education Center's Science Saturdays. These events are FREE. We offer tours weather permitting and approximately 50 interactive science exhibits. We welcome individuals and small groups. |
To attend a Science Saturday, you can now just drop in, OR you can register in advance for a tour time. Registration is free, and will open in a new window. |
| Ocean Commotion | October 25, 2023 | AM and PM sessions | LSU PMAC | 5-8th Grade (AM session); K-4th Grade (PM session) |
Ocean Commotion is a one-day educational fair hosted by the Louisiana Sea Grant. It offers students an opportunity to learn about a host of issues that affect our coast, rivers, bayous, and other environments in a lively, hands-on learning manner. |
*Schools must apply for a spot. |
| Boo at the Zoo |
October 21-22, 2023 October 28-29, 2023 |
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo | General |
On October 21-22 and 28-29, the Zoo invites participants to Boo at the Zoo, Presented by Hancock Whitney! Participants should wear their best costumes and enjoy a fun & festive day a the Zoo! Regular Zoo admission applies. Free for Members. Admission gates open 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. Grounds close at 5:00 pm. THIS YEAR AT BOO AT THE ZOO: There will be traditional photo ops throughout the Zoo with Fall and Halloween-themed structures. As well, we will be providing fun and festive enrichments to our animal friends throughout the day. It's sure to be a good time for all ages! |
General zoo admission applies. |
| "Spooky" Super Science Saturday |
October 28, 2023 |
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | LSU PMAC | K-12th Grade |
Celebrate a spooky-themed day of science this Saturday, October 28th, with Super Science Saturday, an education event for K-12 students, parents/guardians, and anyone interested in seeing science in action! Free Admission! Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Baton Rouge Food Bank. Super Science Saturday features hands-on activities and demonstrations by various LSU departments, student organizations, state agencies, local companies, and other universities. Numerous activity stations will offer an exciting blend of STEM and Halloween-themed fun. |
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| Zoolights |
November 24, 2023 - December 30, 2023 |
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo | General |
ZOOLIGHTS IS: |
Admission: |
General Locations
| Location | Days Open | Hours | Address | Admission |
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| LSU Museum of Natural Science | Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | LSU Main Campus, Foster Hall | Free Admission |
| LSU Hilltop Arboretum | Monday - Sunday | dawn to dusk (daylight hours) | 11855 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 | Free Admission |
| LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens | Monday - Sunday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | 4560 Essen Ln (I-10 at Essen Lane), Baton Rouge, LA 70809 | Free Admission |
| BREC Highland Road Park Observatory | Monday - Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 13800 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 | Free Admission |
| BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo | Monday - Sunday |
Monday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
3601 Thomas Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 |
Adults/Teens - $8.75 2-12 - $5.75 1 & under - Free |
| Louisiana Art & Science Museum | Wednesday - Sunday |
Wednesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 |
Adults - $12 Children - $10 Seniors (65+) - $10 *Free the first Sunday of the month |
| Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center | Tuesday - Sunday |
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 |
2 and younger: Free 3-17: $2 18-64: $3 65 and older: $2.50 Full-time college students with ID: $2.50 |
| Knock Knock Museum | Tuesday - Sunday |
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
1900 Dalrymple Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 |
Visitors - $14 0-23 months - Free |
Please contact Valerie Stampley with any questions.
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