Explore the biodiversity of DC and the surrounding areas from a new view…through a microscope! Through weekly prompts sent through email, families will be invited to get outside and make observations with their own pocket microscope, take pictures, and then share what they discovered with others. Each family will take part in 2 different in-person workshops, where families will be provided with one microscope to take home to complete weekly prompts. Attendance at the workshops is mandatory. Registration is required.

The workshops will take place for 1-1.5 hours during the following time frames:

• Saturday, July 13: 1pm – 5:30pm
• Saturday, August 24: 10am – 3pm

• Being present for 2 on-site workshops (during times listed above)
• Participating in 6 different observation prompts (sent via email)
• Emailing prompt-inspired observations within 5 days of prompt being sent

Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum. 

Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible with less than two-weeks advanced notice. To request this service, please call (202) 633-5238 or e-mail NMNHAccessibility@si.edu.

Image Information: Boulder Bridge at Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C.
Image Copyright: NPS, Kelsey Gracyzk