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Second Saturday Science
AUGUST 9

2008 Butterfly Gardening Symposium
co-sponsored by Carolina Butterfly Society.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join expert and amateur butterfly and gardening enthusiasts for a full day of presentations, workshops, and guided tours, with the Museum of Life and Science’s enchanting Magic Wings Tropical Conservatory as your host!

Black Light Insect Hunt
8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Attract and identify insects of the night with Museum entomologists at the Museum’s wetland site.

AUGUST 16

Engineers Day
Explore and experience the fascinating world of engineering! Join Triangle area exhibitors including Duke University and IBM for hands-on demonstrations and activities that are fun and educational for people of all ages.

The day will feature our new soundSpace: Hear Motion, an interactive music installation where movement is converted into sound. soundSpace shows you that technology is a fun and creative medium that anyone can master.

Second Saturday Science
SEPTEMBER 13

Heroes, Villains and Special Effects

You don't need to travel to a faraway galaxy to meet Storm Troopers and other Star Wars characters – just come to the Museum on Saturday, September 13th. The force will indeed be with you, as the science and artistry of entertainment takes the main stage. Talk with video game design experts about how they create dazzling special effects. Learn about makeup effects with one of Hollywood's leading artists - 2-time Emmy Award winner Dean Jones. See how stunts are choreographed and more!