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Solar Shindig

  • Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center 150 Bay Parkway Wantagh, NY, 11793 United States (map)

Free Programming

All Ages | Experiments, Crafts, and More

Come and soak up the sun with a day of fun experiments, crafts, hands-on activities, and solar observing with a special telescope!

Schedule

10:00am-2:00pm

Solar Telescope and Science Demonstrations

  • Did you know you can look at the sun safely through a special telescope? Let's see what we can learn, and take part in our different STEM demonstrations on our sunny deck!

Shadow Experiments

  • Draw your own shadow, then see what happens as the day goes on...the results may surprise you!

Suncatchers and Solar Headbands

  • Drop into our craft room to make your own suncatcher and a fun headband to show everyone how you feel about our favorite star!

Guest Tabling: Drive Electric

  • Talk with the experts in electric vehicles!

10:00am - 11:00am, 12:00pm-1:00pm

Solar Printing (LIMITED SPACE)

  • Did you know you can make art with the sun? Use different shapes and shadows to cast your mark on your canvas and make beautiful solar art.

Fee: Free | *Parking fees collected 8am-4pm across Jones Beach State Park. Empire Passes also accepted.

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors and Outdoors.

Weather: In the case of inclement weather, all activities will be indoors.

RSVP: Not required for most programs.

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