Look Who S Living in the Trees at Sciencenter S Winter Exhibition

Look Who’s Living in the Trees at Sciencenter’s Winter Exhibition

“Tree Houses” Opens January 10

ITHACA, NY — Spend some quality time hanging out in the trees with a visit to the Sciencenter’s winter exhibition, “Tree Houses” opening Saturday, January 10.

Produced by the Environmental Exhibit Collaborative (EEC) with support from Jane’s Trust, the Cabot Family Charitable Trust, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services, “Tree Houses” includes fun, hands-on ways to explore the important roles that trees play in providing homes to animals. Incorporating all of the senses, this exhibit engages forest explorers of all ages in indoor nature explorations and the ecology of sustainable harvesting of this important natural resource.

Guests will become animal trackers to find out who actually lives in trees, look for clues and investigate signs of animal tree dwellers as they explore an indoor tree house. They can also listen for animals inside the trees and try to guess their sounds on the animal dance floor, become foresters and learn how to harvest trees without harming the wildlife, and peek in to the hidden tree homes of animals.

The community is invited to roam from tree to tree during the exhibition opening weekend, Saturday, January 10, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday, January 11, 12 pm – 5pm. The exhibition is included with regular museum admission.

The Environmental Exhibit Collaborative consists of EcoTarium, Worcester, MA; ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, VT; and the Children’s Museum of Maine, Portland, ME.

The Sciencenter inspires excitement for science through interactive exhibits and programs that engage, educate and empower. The hands-on museum offers guests of all ages more than 250 exhibits, educational programs, a gift shop, and seasonal outdoor science park. The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for children (3 – 17 years), and free to members and toddlers (0 – 2 years). For membership information, current programs and activities, please visit www.sciencenter.org. The Sciencenter is a proud member of the Discovery Trail in Ithaca.

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