Have fun and learn how to be more eco-friendly at the Orlando Science Center during a day of activities exploring renewable energy, recycling and energy efficient technology on Saturday, October 15. During Greenovations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., experience displays and demonstrations that will engage guests on ways to help reduce their carbon footprint.
Festivities include performances by the Garbage Men, a band that rocks out while going Green with guitars made from cereal boxes, a saxophone crafted from found objects and a drum made from an old garbage can lid. This talented group of teens will enthrall guests with their ability to turn trash into musical treasure. The Garbage Men will be playing several sets throughout the day in the guitar exhibit, beginning at 12 p.m.
Also, explore modular housing made with recyclable materials by World Housing Solution plus Segway of Central Florida will be onsite giving live demonstrations for guests. Attendees will learn about the technology of zero-emission transportation, its uses, and how Segways work. Guests can also check out electric vehicles like the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf with test rides available all day.
Guest speakers from the Florida Renewable Energy Association, Citizens for Clean Energy, Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, Florida Solar Energy Center, University of Central Florida and OUC – The Reliable One will host presentations throughout the day on topics ranging from the science of climate change to Florida’s energy policies to how to beat the heat in your Florida home. Films with a conservation message like Wild Ocean, Grand Canyon Adventure and The Living Sea will be playing in the Dr. Phillips CineDome all day.
Take a unique journey through the habitats, sights, sounds and social structures of some of the ecosystem’s smallest, yet most important, contributors with Harry’s Big Adventure: My Bug World! – a new multisensory experience that immerses visitors into the world of bugs. The exhibit was developed Terminix and features Harry, a Chinese praying mantis, and his insect friends. Explore freestanding habitats such as a cropland, forest, meadow, swamp and even a house to see how insects impact their surroundings, the environment and ultimately human lives.
After encountering insects, you can warm up to worms with the “Worm Lady” in the NatureWorks exhibit. She will be demonstrating vermicomposting, a technique that uses several different species of worms to break down kitchen and garden scraps, cardboard boxes and newspapers. She will address the importance of worms, how they help compost waste and how you can build your own worm box!
During Greenovations, guests can spend quality time with the family during a day of science fun and discovery while they learn how to be kinder to Mother Earth. Thanks to our event sponsors, admission during the event will be $5 for everyone. Tickets include access to all Greenovations activities as well as all the Science Center’s regular exhibits like DinoDigs, Science Park and KidsTown. For more information on Greenovations, please call407.514.2000 or visit www.osc.org.
Festivities include performances by the Garbage Men, a band that rocks out while going Green with guitars made from cereal boxes, a saxophone crafted from found objects and a drum made from an old garbage can lid. This talented group of teens will enthrall guests with their ability to turn trash into musical treasure. The Garbage Men will be playing several sets throughout the day in the guitar exhibit, beginning at 12 p.m.