- By Teresa Bell
- Around Town
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The Sciencenter will celebrate science in Ithaca by participating in a 30th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt, open to the public for 30 days, September 20 – October 20.The unique scavenger hunt will include a variety of questions and challenges. Participants will embark on a fact-finding mission around Ithaca, conducting science activities and learning historical facts about the Sciencenter.
"Everyone is going to enjoy this community-based scavenger hunt. It's easy and packed with fun science activities for the entire family," said Charlie Trautmann, Executive Director.
Sciencenter members can get a head start by picking up an early copy at the Member Night preview of the fall exhibition, “Crime Lab Detective,” Friday, September 13, 6 - 8 pm.
Starting September 20, everyone can download the form online or pick up a copy at the Sciencenter front desk.
Participants will have 30 days to complete the scavenger hunt - all entries must be submitted by October 20. Those with all the correct answers will be entered into a raffle to win prizes. The grand prize is an exclusive tour of the Ithaca Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit including a guide through a “crime scene” equipped with real-life tools that investigators use in the field, plus a one-year Cosmos level membership (the Sciencenter’s most comprehensive membership level). First, second, and runner-up prizes will also be awarded – check our website for more details.
The Grand Prize ties in to the Sciencenter’s fall exhibition, “Crime Lab Detective,” where kids of all ages can become investigators as they scrutinize evidence like fingerprints and DNA, and conduct forensics lab activities to determine which of five suspects committed the crime.
The winners of the 30th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt will be drawn on Monday, October 28, and contacted via telephone and email.
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