(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County invites inquisitive minds of all ages to celebrate the annual Friends of Retzer Nature Center’s Science Fest: Now You See It! Now You Don’t! – powered by Generac – this Saturday, November 4. Attendees will enjoy discovering how our daily lives connect with science, technology, engineering, and math.
Saturday, November 4
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Retzer Nature Center
S14W28167 Madison Street, Waukesha
“Science is part of our lives every day,” said Retzer Nature Center Supervisor Janet Barthel. “That’s why Science Fest is so thrilling. We get to see how science mixes into what is happening across Waukesha County and in our natural world.”
Waukesha County staff and Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium staff will guide guests to explore “Now You See It! Now You Don’t!” with programs, hikes, shows, hands-on activities, and vehicle displays. Topics will cover natural resources, outdoor play, water conservation, recycling, wildlife, citizen science, sustainability, and more.
Science Fest free admission is brought to you by the Friends of Retzer Nature Center and Generac. The full event schedule is available online at www.WaukeshaCounty.gov/
About Waukesha County Parks
Waukesha County Parks & Land Use is dedicated to fostering economic development, sound land use, and the protection, enhancement, and enjoyment of Waukesha County’s natural resources and health of its residents and visitors. More information: www.WaukeshaCountyParks.com.
Friends of Retzer Nature Center’s Science Fest: Now You See It! Now You Don’t! – Powered by Generac
Saturday, November 4, 2023
| Activity | Topic/Times | |
| Hands-On Activities | Interactive Booths in the Community Room: natural resources, water conservation, recycling, wildlife, sustainability• 11 am – 2 pm | Waukesha County Vehicles Display• 11 am – 2 pm |
| Hikes On mowed grass andwoodchipped trails; some sloped terrain | Retzer’s Glacial Drumlin Discovery· 11 – 11:30 am· 12:30 – 1 pm | |
| Family HikesOn the pavedDiscovery Trail | Winter Survival Strategies11 – 11:30 am12:30 – 1 pm | |
| Discovery Programs | What’s In the Water11 – 11:30 am12:30 – 1 pm | Animal Adaptations: Can You See Them?11:45 – 12:15 pm1:15 – 1:45 pm |
| Planetarium Shows Ages 12 and under: FreeAges 13+: $5 per person suggested donation | “Totality: Explore the Wonders of Eclipses”11 am – noonNoon – 1 pm1 – 2 pm |
