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Gain new respect for the Sun, our friendly neighborhood nuclear-reactor-in-the-sky, the cleanest of clean energy sources. Look for sunspots and flares using our solar telescope, heat up some treats with a parabolic reflector, and experiment with photovoltaic solar cells. This program will take place outdoors, weather permitting.

Celebrate Earth Day with activities for all ages that call attention to the power and beauty of nature and the life-giving energy of the Sun, and how we can contribute to the health of the planet. Schedule of Events: 12–5pm — Family Science Workshop: Sun Power 12:30pm — Tycho Goes to Mars* 1pm — Gilded

Feeling inspired by the art on view? Enjoy a self-directed drawing activity for families. Using paper, markers, colored pencils, and other supplies, create your own work of art inspired by those in our galleries! Recommended for all ages.

Laura Vookles, Chair, Curatorial Department, will conduct an in-depth tour of In Exaltation of Flowers with special attention to Edward Steichen’s floral references during the run-up to Earth Day, as well as the arc, breadth, and influence of his career as a painter and photographer. Simultaneous ASL interpretation by Certified Sign Language Interpreter Nancy Kaplan,

Drop in and join this upcycling workshop offered over the course of four weekends, led by Teaching Artist-in-Residence Natalya Khorover and inspired by Order / Reorder. Create a large-scale, communal art quilt of the Palisades that is made entirely from recycled single-use plastics. We invite you to collect rinsed and cleaned shopping bags and any other

Drop in and join this upcycling workshop offered over the course of four weekends, led by Teaching Artist-in-Residence Natalya Khorover and inspired by Order / Reorder. Create a large-scale, communal art quilt of the Palisades that is made entirely from recycled single-use plastics. We invite you to collect rinsed and cleaned shopping bags and any other

Drop in and join this upcycling workshop offered over the course of four weekends, led by Teaching Artist-in-Residence Natalya Khorover and inspired by Order / Reorder. Create a large-scale, communal art quilt of the Palisades that is made entirely from recycled single-use plastics. We invite you to collect rinsed and cleaned shopping bags and any other

Drop in and join this upcycling workshop offered over the course of four weekends, led by Teaching Artist-in-Residence Natalya Khorover and inspired by Order / Reorder. Create a large-scale, communal art quilt of the Palisades that is made entirely from recycled single-use plastics. We invite you to collect rinsed and cleaned shopping bags and any

Create your own handmade flower garland using cardboard, scissors, and glue in this springtime art workshop. Recommended for ages 6+.

As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers!” In this workshop, create your own rain sounds using cardboard tubes, construction paper, markers, and grains and beans. Now you can summon May flowers with your own rain stick! Recommended for ages 5+.