Free Science Workshops for the Family

Families will enjoy attending the
Family Reading & Science Workshop at the Museum of Natural History.
This year, the free event will teach kids about science and their bodies.

Starting this weekend, the University of Michigan Natural History Museum is holding a series of free Family Reading & Science Workshops in public libraries all over Southeastern Michigan. The fun, family workshops about science are geared for children ages 6-11. This year's theme will aloow kids and their parents to explore the Evolution and Health and what it means to their bodies.

The first workshop at the museum will be held January 22 at 1:00 p.m.. "How YOU work: What are made of and what do your vital signs mean?" will help youth and tweens explore their bodies, DNA and better understand their individual vital signs.

Future dates/locations for workshop 1:

• Saturday, January 21, 10:30 a.m. - Milan Public Library
• Saturday, January 21,  11:30 a.m. - Ypsilanti Public Library
• Saturday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. - Dexter District Library
• Saturday, February 4, 11:00 a.m. - Manchester District Library

The second workshop, "Germs, parasites, and allergies: Oh my! What makes us sick and what makes us well?" will teach children about how bodies become ill and how our bodies protect us. Families can find it at the museum on Sunday, February 18, at 1:00 p.m.

Future dates/locations for workshop 2:

• Saturday, February 11, 10:00 a.m. - Dexter District Library & AADL (downtown)
• Saturday, February 11, 10:00 a.m. -  Milan Public Library
• Saturday, February 11, 1:00 p.m. - Chelsea District Library
• Saturday, February 11, 1:00 p.m. - AADL (Traverwood)
• Saturday, February 11, 3:00 p.m. - Saline District Library
• Saturday, February 18, 11:00 a.m. - Manchester District Library
• Saturday, February 18, 11:30 a.m. - Ypsilanti District Library
• Saturday, February 18, 2:00 p.m. - Salem-South Lyon Library
• Saturday, January 21, 11:30 a.m. - Ypsilanti Public Library
• Saturday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. - Dexter District Library
• Saturday, February 4, 11:00 a.m. - Manchester District Library

The third, and final workshop, "Build the $6 million you: Making the most of your health" will help the kids leanr about improving and maintaining health. Families can find it at the museum on Sunday, March 18 at 1:00 p.m.

Future dates/locations for workshop 3:

• Saturday, March 3, 10:00 a.m. - Dexter District Library
• Saturday, March 3, 11:00 a.m. - Manchester District Library
• Saturday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. -  AADL (downtown)
• Saturday, March 10, 10:30 a.m. - Milan Public Library
• Saturday, March 10, 1:00 p.m. - Chelsea District Library
• Saturday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. - Salem-South Lyon Library & AADL (Traverwood)
• Saturday, March 10, 3:00 p.m. - Saline District Library
• Saturday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. - Ypsilanti District Library

Don't worry if your family doesn't reside in Washtenaw County, Thanks to the Toyota USA Foundation, there are many more opportunities for families throughout south-east Michigan to experience the wonder and science of our bodies with their children; Find the complete Family Science Workshop schedule for dates and locations outside of Washtenaw County.

 Be sure to pre-register for this free event at the University of Michigan Natural History Museum (1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor), registration is required by contacting Jeremy King at 734-764-0480 or by email.