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ITHACA, NY — The Sciencenter will open its doors for free to everyone in the community on the first Sundays of December, January and February. Visitors will participate in new winter-themed presentations and hands-on activities during each Free Sunday. These Free Sundays are made possible with the generous support of Greek Peak Mountain Resort – “the Official Sponsor of Winter at the Sciencenter”.

On December 3, at 1 p.m., Kevin Morrin of Greek Peak will discuss the physics of downhill and cross-country skiing as visitors explore the “Science of Winter Sports.” At 2 p.m., the Roots & Shoots club of Cornell University will present a special activity on animal tracks in the snow. Kids will have the opportunity to make their own molds of animal tracks to take home. At 3 p.m., Todd Miner of Cornell Outdoor Education will share ways for families to safely explore the outdoors during winter.

On Sunday, January 7, visitors can explore the “Science of Snow.” Families can discover how ski mountains make artificial snow and groom their trails, and participate in an interactive demonstration on how natural snow forms. The February program will be available on the Sciencenter’s web site www.sciencenter.org later this winter.

The Sciencenter, located at 601 First Street in Ithaca, is a hands-on science museum for people of all ages with over 200 exhibits, educational programs, an outdoor science park, a seasonal 19-hole miniature golf course, and a gift shop. The Sciencenter is a proud member of Ithaca’s Discovery Trail.


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