tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48379296194937097712024-03-18T22:51:06.441-05:00Headwaters Science CenterNews and Events from Headwaters Science Center, Bemidji, MNHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-42305475986531799042014-12-14T15:38:00.000-06:002014-12-14T15:45:41.801-06:00<br />
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Individuals invested with us in the beginning to see HSC grow from an idea into a fully formed science center, hosting 25,000 annual visitors and executing top-notch educational programs, both at HSC and across our region. We count on annual giving to continue the investment in hands-on and fun science engagement in Northwestern Minnesota. We had awesome support on Give to the Max Day, a statewide day of giving, and we really appreciate your investment in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for our communities. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to HSC this year and invest in our future .Gifts of $100 or more are recognized on our donor wall – where HSC grows drop by drop!<br />
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We’ve grown a lot since our formal opening in 1994, and now we want your input as we plan for the future. What would you like to experience when visiting Headwaters Science Center? What comes to mind when you think about a science center or museum? Is there something HSC could do more or less of? Those are questions we ask as we celebrate 20 years and look forward to our next decade. A team of students at Bemidji State University is working with me and Richard Roth, an HSC board member, to analyze results from a recent survey where we asked people what they know about us and what they would like to see in the future. Some people indicated they would like to see a new exhibit, for others more programs for adults are a top priority, and for others, later hours are a priority. If you want to add your voice to the conversation, you can access our survey via Survey Monkey using a link on our website - www.hscbemidji.org. Thank you for investing in Headwaters Science Center!<br />
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Susan JoyHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-29557456112648634902014-10-10T08:34:00.000-05:002014-10-10T10:23:03.182-05:00Give to Max Day Coming November 13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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CONNECT with <a href="http://www.hscbemidji.org/fundraising.htm" target="_blank">Headwaters Science Center on Give to the Max Day </a>with a donation, large or small. Help us <b><span style="color: red;">power-up</span></b> our facility and programs so we can continue to inspire all ages about the wonders of science.<br />
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With over 25,000 visitations annually, HSC makes a difference in the lives of people. In this place science learning is <span style="color: red;"><b>transformed</b> </span>by <span style="color: red;"><b>alternate</b> </span>ways of thinking about our natural and physical universe.<br />
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The cost of running a science center is <b><span style="color: red;">shocking </span></b>and we need your financial support to <span style="color: red;"><b>energize</b> </span>our goals. About one-third of our operating income is from donations and gifts - we receive no public funding.<br />
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With your donation you will provide the <b><span style="color: red;">power </span></b>we need to achieve our mission! Note that you can <b><span style="color: red;">hard wire</span></b> your donation by selecting "ongoing payments."<br />
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$1000 - Provides a <b><span style="color: red;">megawatt </span></b>of power for science education<br />
$500 - <b><span style="color: red;">Amps </span></b>up the <b><span style="color: red;">potential </span></b>of science education<br />
$50 - <b><span style="color: red;">Electrifies </span></b>HSC programs with 50 <b><span style="color: red;">watts </span></b>of <b><span style="color: red;">power</span></b><br />
$25 - <b><span style="color: red;">Jolts </span></b>kids to be the next Sir Isaac Newton or Thomas Edison<br />
$10 - Creates a <b><span style="color: red;">spark </span></b>to make big things happen<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><b>Don't be a resistor, be a transformer and amplify your donation on Nov 13.</b><br />
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Please make a generous contribution to Headwaters Science Center to further the cause of hands-on science education in northern Minnesota.The blue button will take you directly to our secure site for making a quick, easy and safe donation.<br />
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Of course, you can always donate anytime online (the donate button works fine for that) or by check or cash.HSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-80118301025813681052014-09-14T14:42:00.003-05:002014-09-14T14:42:55.640-05:00Saturday Science September 20th The topic for Saturday Science on Saturday September 20th at Headwaters Science Center 2:00-3:00 pm is all about setting up and maintaining a salt water reef tank. The Northern Minnesota Reef Club will make the presentation. This group was instrumental in helping HSC set up and maintain the remarkable 210 gallon "living reef", a popular exhibit at the Center.<br />
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Most aquariums contain fish and plants that normally occur in tropical freshwater environments. They are relatively easy to set up and maintain and the inhabitants are not all that fussy about conditions in the tank. Reef aquariums, on the other hand, contain organisms found in the shallow environments of the oceans and usually include very colorful fish, corals, sponges and some really weird looking creatures. These organisms are very sensitive to temperature, water chemistry and light. Slight changes in salinity or Ph., for example, may cause everything to die out. The reef aquarium hobbyist must be very attentive to these matters, and requires having an array of filters, pumps, heaters, coolers and lights to keep everything just right. Coral reefs around the world are disappearing due to pollution and global climate change.<br />
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<br />HSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-64579341139862484512014-08-03T10:49:00.002-05:002014-08-03T10:55:53.870-05:00The Odd Couple at Headwaters Science Center<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">In the lower left corner of the 210 gallon living coral reef at HSC you can observe a remarkable life story about two quite different animals that have evolved a unique symbiotic partnership.</span></span><br />
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Summer is right around the corner! What plans do you have to enjoy the warmer days ahead? HSC has lots of exciting plans for the summer, including our summer street party <b>“Bodies in Motion,”</b> five awesome summer camps, exciting Saturday Science activities, and a new exhibit on loan from our friends at the Duluth Children’s Museum. Oh - and don’t forget to take us with you when you travel this summer! Did you know that your HSC membership card provides reciprocal admission benefits to more than 350 other science centers and museums through the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) passport program?<br />
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Start the summer off with fun activities during “Bodies in Motion” on June 7th from 11 am to 1 pm on 4th Street between Beltrami and Minnesota in downtown Bemidji. “Bodies in Motion” will be a fun street fair with lots of great activities for all ages. This event is free to attend, but tickets will be sold for some of the activities and games. It’s not too late to register for one of our five amazing and awesome summer camps, including Morphed from Camp Invention, Engineering Innovations, Storm Chasers (hosted jointly with BSU), Tots-n-Science Camp, and Discovery Camp. <a href="http://www.hscbemidji.org/events.htm" target="_blank">Our website</a> has all the details––including information on scholarships.<br />
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“Nano– Imagine and discover a world you can’t see!” is a new engaging exhibition for family audiences about nanoscale science, technology, and engineering. Join us to imagine and discover the nanoscale world—a world so tiny it’s too small to see! We would like to give a special thank you to the Duluth Children’s Museum for loaning us the Nano exhibition. It is a great way to learn more about this small science and, best of all, it will be at HSC all summer long!<br />
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SusanHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-74712912489590666402014-04-11T17:05:00.000-05:002014-04-11T17:07:52.318-05:00Headwaters Science Center presents: Saturday Science featuring Phenology with John LatimerHeadwaters Science Center, 413 Beltrami Ave NW, will host John Latimer on Saturday, April 19th from 2 to 3:00 pm for <a href="http://www.hscbemidji.org/events.htm#saturday_science" target="_blank"><b>Saturday Science</b>.</a> Saturday Science is FREE with paid admission and FREE for HSC members.<br />
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John will discuss phenology - the study of biological life cycles as they relate to seasonal changes. He is the staff phenologist for KAXE/KBXE Northern Community Radio and hosts a weekly phenology program.<br />
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This program is suitable for all ages and weather permitting, some activities will occur outside.<br />
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The Headwaters Science Center (HSC) was founded in 1994 to provide hands-on science and technology exploration in northern Minnesota. HSC is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission "to provide intellectual stimulation and enjoyment for children, adults, and educational organizations in northern Minnesota using hands-on science and technology exhibits and programs.”<br />
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HSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-29927954811937736632014-03-11T16:12:00.002-05:002014-03-11T16:12:57.276-05:00HSC Raffle Launched on March 8th<a href="http://www.hscbemidji.org/" target="_blank">Headwaters Science Center </a>raffle for 2014 was launched on March 8 and will end on August 30. Tickets are $10.00 each with a chance to win great prizes.<b> Make your connection today!</b><br />
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experience at Headwaters Science
Center featuring the art and science
of food. Magnificent food buffets,
live music, and HSC's own
incomparable science entertainment
will fill all 3 floors of the
Center, with another dessert
spectacle to cap off the evening.
Social hour begins at 5 pm.<br />
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Our downstairs "pub" will once
again feature jazz and a cash bar,
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<b>e</b></span>-cubed 2014 boasts a
signature cocktail with one offered
free to each ticket holder. We have
appropriately named this drink the
<i>Sliderule </i>because it’s secret
formula is adjustable to make it
suitable for all phases of the
dinner from appetizers to dessert.
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The dining experience will
feature the <b>
<span style="color: red;">e</span></b>xtremely
<b><span style="color: red;">e</span></b>xquisite
<b><span style="color: red;">e</span></b>thnic
fare that is cooked live on site and
served by talented local chefs. Live
music and our usual HSC flair
support an atmosphere that can only
exist in an exhibit hall transformed
to elegance! <br />
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<b>Tickets are $45 and on sale now</b>,
available only at Headwaters Science
Center. If you’d like tickets mailed
to you, please call HSC at (218)
444-4472 and give a credit card
number, or mail us a check. <br />
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<li><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">Brigid’s Pub</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">BSU Catering Services</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">Cattails Bar & Grill </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">Harmony Co-op </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">Inharvest</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">Novo Restaurant</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">Tutto Benet</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">Wild Hare Bistro and
Coffeehouse</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">Minnesota Nice Cafe</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">Perkins</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">Raphael's Bakery</span></li>
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HSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-58508185748761046002014-01-20T15:01:00.000-06:002014-01-21T08:31:40.302-06:00Susan Joy Reports<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A science center is an expensive endeavor––one that is very worthy of your support. As a non-profit, we rely on multiple sources of revenue to keep the doors open and our costs low. Did you know that it costs $817 dollars a day to run HSC? That sounds like a lot of money! And yet, what is the return on that investment? According to a 2012 University of Minnesota tourism study, visitors to Minnesota museums spend $24.53 per person above the cost of admission on food, gasoline, lodging, and amenities in the local community. Statewide, that was over $53 million dollars generated in tourism revenue!<br />
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What about the opportunities that children and youth have in our region because of our awesome science center? Hands-on and fun science experiences are what we do best at HSC. We provide the spark that can lead to a career in computer programming, manufacturing, biotechnology, crop science, or wildlife biology. For $817 per day, our community has a resource that generates revenue back into our area and provides opportunities for our children and youth on par with those in larger metropolitan areas. It doesn't sound like that much money after all!<br />
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If you made a gift to HSC last year, thank you. You made a difference. The breakdown of our 2013 revenue is shown below, and more details will be coming soon in our 2013 annual report.<br />
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This competition is an amazing example of how kids can grow in ways we expect, but also in ways and manners beyond how we might imagine they would. They learn that, in order to bring their robots to championship status, they need teamwork and time-management skills in addition to abilities in mechanical design and computer programming.<br />
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Paul Bunyan Communications is and has been our major sponsor, supporting us in equipment acquisition (these robots and their peripherals are not cheap) and paying our tournament entry fees along with other associated costs. This project would not be possible without the volunteer efforts of parents and coaches. Thanks a bunch! It’s a tall task (and a rewarding one) to turn 20-25 squirrelly kids into focused winning teams. If you would like to help us out this season or in the future, or have a child in grades 4-9 who shows a real interest in technology, especially computers and robotic engineering, contact James Owens at 444-4472.HSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-44014806203516287132013-12-02T15:34:00.000-06:002013-12-02T15:39:31.847-06:00Remembering Dusty<div role="article" style="background-color: #f2e4c2; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">We were sad to announce the passing of Dusty our Chinchilla. She was very old and had a wonderful life as one of the HSC animals. May she always have a dust bath to roll in, a gentle hand to scratch behind the ears, and a bowl of raisins.</span></div>
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Here’s a thought. On Giving Tuesday December 3rd, make a donation to Headwaters Science Center and dedicate your donation to “Dusty” the late Chinchilla. The<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">re is a place on the donation form to do this. </span>HSC will designate your donation to improve and maintain the live animal exhibits. </div>
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Giving Tuesday is a national day for giving back. What a great way to “give back” the 16 years of joy and wonderment that Dusty gave to all the kids and adults at HSC.</div>
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Season’s greetings to all HSC members, supporters, volunteers, staff, and board! I’d like to use this space to thank all of you for your commitment to supporting high-quality, informal Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art) and Math (STE(A)M) in Northwestern Minnesota! HSC is invested in, and committed to, the people of Bemidji and the surrounding region because of the support we receive locally.<br />
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Donors are critical to supporting our mission, as we are a not-for-profit organization and receive no operating support from Federal, State, or Local governments, nor do we receive support from a national or regional science museum organization. We are supported locally by individuals who choose to support our mission through annual giving, businesses who provide sponsorships for various activities, and our loyal visitors and members.<br />
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Individuals who choose to make a gift to HSC make a difference in the lives of the 13,000 school children who participate in an HSC activity either at their school or on our exhibit floor. 100% of donations made to HSC stay right here to support our organization. There are lots of different ways to support HSC. We have openings on our board of directors for individuals who are willing to donate 10 hours per month to supporting our mission through governance. Friends of Headwaters Science Center, a new group of volunteer ambassadors, also seeks new members to help with HSC events and outreach. If you don’t have time to commit to a volunteer position, we always welcome the donation of an item from the wish list that is posted on our website.<br />
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Did you know that the best way to support HSC doubles as the perfect family gift? That’s right! A $65 family or grandparent membership supports the programs and activities that we do every day and gives<br />
you FREE admission to our exhibit floor for a year, a 10% savings on merchandise in the HSC Science Store, and discounts on summer camps, Science Club, and birthday parties. In addition to all the amazing benefits listed above, your membership is portable and provides reciprocal admission at over 350 science centers worldwide through the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) passport program. Stop in today and find out how you can support HSC and enjoy the benefits of membership.HSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-481778813417544252013-11-05T14:46:00.000-06:002013-11-07T07:58:30.229-06:00Understanding Headwaters Science Center<h3>
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Does Headwaters Science Center really matter? Is the lofty mission and vision of HSC being achieved, or is it just a place for kids to come and play with cool stuff?<br />
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I have been a volunteer there for almost 20 years now, long enough to see how HSC has affected the lives of individuals from childhood to adulthood.<br />
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Children and young volunteers from years ago have grown up and moved into science careers. We have kept in touch with some of them and know they have become biologists, chemists, physicists, museum curators and medical doctors. They all say that HSC played a significant role in their career choices and initially turned them on to science.<span style="color: red;"> Score 1 for HSC</span>.<br />
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Every time I’m on the exhibit floor I see the eyes of children light up as they discover something new about<span style="color: red;"> </span>science, and their imaginations soar just like the hot air balloon. They ask questions and get answers from the ever-present professional staff. Is it possible I am seeing the beginnings of future scientists that our country so desperately needs? I think so. <span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;">Score 2 for HSC.</span><br />
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The live animals at HSC offer a huge learning opportunity. Not only do kids and adults learn a few facts, but they get the notion that all living things are valuable and deserve our respect – even snakes and tarantulas! So often I see fear and apprehension transformed to admiration and wonderment. <b>Teaching at HSC is not about the facts of science – it’s about a way of thinking about science.</b> And it’s so much fun.<span style="color: red;"> Score 3 for HSC.</span><br />
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Finally, it is wonderful to watch kids, parents and grandparents learn and explore science together on the exhibit floor, and family activities are often the focus of events and programs. Clearly, a benefit to our society. <span style="color: red;">Score 4 for HSC.</span><br />
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Headwaters Science Center is a nonprofit organization and receives no public funding. About one-third of operating expenses comes from gifts and donations. And therein is the rub. They have to ask for donations. You can help to “Make a Difference” by participating in Give to the Max Day on November 14. Check out the HSC <a href="http://www.hscbemidji.org/fundraising.htm#give_to_max" target="_blank">web site</a> for information. Open your heart and your wallet to keep HSC going strong, Drop By Drop.<br />
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A vernal pool is a great habitat for invertebrate life because of the nutrients released by rotting leaves and vegetation. Invertebrates such as fairy shrimp and mosquito larvae thrive in this aquatic environment providing a source of food for many animals that we are familiar with, such as salamanders and frogs that have an aquatic larval stage in their life cycle.<br />
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Fairy shrimp, mosquito larvae and other invertebrates provide an important source of protein for birds, such as mallards and wood ducks, as they begin their reproductive efforts - and the pools actually serve as courtship and mating areas for the breeding pairs although nesting and brood-rearing may occur at some distance. A host of other animals visit vernal pools for drinking water and to prey on the tadpoles, frogs and salamanders.<br />
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Vernal pools are often destroyed by draining and filling as development of forested areas occurs. Timber harvest opens the canopy, raising temperature and increasing evaporation, and the pools dry up much earlier compared to those in an uncut forest.<br />
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So our metaphor is complete. Vernal pools are small and to some people insignificant, but they have an important role to play in forest ecology. Likewise, a donation of a small amount of money to Headwaters Science Center may seem insignificant, but can make a huge difference when combined with other small donations. Even a single drop of water can make big things happen when combined with many other drops!<br />
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<a href="http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Headwaters-Science-Center-Drop-By-Drop" target="_blank">Please visit our donation page</a>, choose a level of giving and make your donation on Give to the Max Day November 14th.<br />
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<br />HSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-49973445099977959152013-10-22T10:10:00.000-05:002013-10-22T10:21:30.658-05:00A Message from the HSC StaffThe staff at HSC says, "Please participate in <a href="http://www.hscbemidji.org/fundraising.htm#give_to_max" target="_blank">Give to the Max Day on November 14th</a> to help make HSC even better and more exciting for the kids (and adults) of northern Minnesota."<br />
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The theme for HSC is all about water: "Drop-by-Drop You Can Make a Difference." Create the vernal pool, make the river flow, fill the lake and make the ocean roar.<br />
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Last year, more than 53,000 individual donors logged on to GiveMN.org and gave more than $16.3 million to nearly 4,400 Minnesota nonprofits and schools in 24 hours during Give to the Max Day. Nov. 14 is the fifth annual Give to the Max Day.<br />
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This is the third year that HSC has participated. It's always a fun and exciting day!<br />
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You can amplify your giving in a number of ways during Give to
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will be highlighted so donors will have the opportunity to
double their donation – a double drop.<br />
If you would like to offer a match, please
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A nonprofit will be randomly chosen every hour to have $1,000
added to their donation. Additionally, two $10,000 Super-sized
Golden Tickets will be randomly drawn at the end of the event.
You can split your donation up into many separate donations and
enter an amount (min $10) any hour to increase your chances for
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power hours will win a $1,000 prize grant. The organization from
each category (all nonprofits and schools, medium
nonprofits, small nonprofits, and Greater Minnesota) that raise
the most from 2:00-2:59 a.m., 5:00-5:59 a.m., 5:00-5:59 p.m.,
6:00-6:59 p.m., and 11:00-11:59 p.m. will each win a $1,000
prize grant, for a total of $5,000 in prize grants each power
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by clicking on the “Donate
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is coming and here at Headwaters
Science Center that means <b>Boofest</b>,
our activity-based, family-oriented
Halloween party. Upstairs we set up
carnival games and downstairs the
exhibit floor is open free of charge
during Boofest hours. <br />
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Try the pumpkin ring toss, make
some slime, bob for donuts, or win a
treat on the witches walk. <br />
If you are not interested in
coming to play please consider
volunteering your time to help with
this community Halloween party. We
love having older kids help run the
carnival games and welcome parents
to assist with the younger
volunteers. <br />
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Boofest will be Thursday, October
31 from 4 -7. Come join us for a fun
time and don’t forget your costume! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Current Happenings by Susan Joy</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtO_FrGJ_sYjO2v0bqBEi93uSLCdqWVBk6WJ89iVz18ChqdhYlKmQhNQZ6qiM-qnCyEYTVi4e0cHs5U2kL662FQ0aIj0rrJEemzPJe7IOhCWgS-PnVvBz4WAiOK26Pf1TkRVqNchollIj1/s1600/Susan2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtO_FrGJ_sYjO2v0bqBEi93uSLCdqWVBk6WJ89iVz18ChqdhYlKmQhNQZ6qiM-qnCyEYTVi4e0cHs5U2kL662FQ0aIj0rrJEemzPJe7IOhCWgS-PnVvBz4WAiOK26Pf1TkRVqNchollIj1/s320/Susan2.JPG" width="281" /></a> Did you notice something different on your last visit to HSC? Was it our STEAM exhibit featuring 2,000 KEVA planks? What about the fresh coat of paint on our ceiling and walls? Or could it be the time you tested your knowledge of aquatic invasive species using our AIS exhibit? We’ve been working hard at HSC to bring new experiences and a fresh look to you, our members and supporters. We are committed to providing engaging science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) experiences to Bemidji and Northwest Minnesota.<br />
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The painting project was completed during the first week in September thanks to the Minnesota Beautiful Grant and Valspar Corporation. Through the grant, Valspar donated 75 gallons of ceiling and wall paint. In four days, with help from HSC Board members, Friends of HSC, two Sentence to Service crews, BSU student volunteers, community members, and HSC staff, we were able to paint 13,650 square feet, otherwise known as our ceiling and three interior walls! Come in and see our new look. </div>
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Installed in June, the Aquatic Invasive Species exhibit challenges visitors to correctly identify native and invasive aquatic species. Do you think you know your plants, animals, and invertebrates? </div>
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Fall months are a time at HSC where we work hard to develop new ideas and plan for implementation. Many of the new exhibits that you can experience on our exhibit floor now were developed in the fall months. And we’re cooking up even more new stuff for you to enjoy in 2014. Do you have an idea for an exhibit that would add a new perspective to the exhibit floor or a hot topic that you want to discuss at Science After Dark? Let us know; we love feedback from our members and visitors. Find us on Facebook, follow us on twitter, e-mail, or call. Heck, you can even stop by and ask to speak to me! See you at HSC building a KEVA tower to the ceiling. </div>
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Susan<br />
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HSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-59077789083203156972013-09-14T12:54:00.001-05:002013-09-14T13:02:05.572-05:00Fall Programs Announced at Headwaters Science Center<br />
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<a href="http://www.hscbemidji.org/" target="_blank">Headwaters Science Center </a>offers programs for children ages 3-6 on Wednesdays, beginning September 25, 2013. Bring your child to these programs for stories, hands on activities, and games to help children learn about things going on in their environment. Come and touch the science!</div>
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The cost is only $4 per child (exhibit floor not included). Adults are free and must accompany children. Pre-registration by the day before is recommended, or a program could be cancelled for lack of tots.<br />
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After School Science Club Begins September 23</span></h2>
Session 1 of After School Science Club will consist of 12 sessions, beginning September 23, 2013 and ending December 16, 2013 For boys and girls ages 7-13. The group will meet each Monday from 3:30-5:00 on school days.<br />
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We utilize Center tools and equipment such as motors, microscopes, liquid nitrogen and quality science kits for engaging science activities. We stress problem solving and logical thinking, not memorization.<br />
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Minnesota Energy Resources has provided an opportunity for HSC to win a grant of $3000 with their nonprofit program called, "It's Worth the Energy". </div>
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Using a Facebook app participants vote for their favorite of three nonprofits. Whoever gets the most votes via Facebook from September 2 through October 1 will receive the $3000; each person can vote once each day.</div>
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It's easy to participate, just go to<a href="https://www.facebook.com/minnesotaenergyresources/app_153105318208699" target="_blank"> this page</a> and vote for Headwaters Science Center. Please vote every day and ask your friends to do so with a share.</div>
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HSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323985091424529107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837929619493709771.post-86985324947770317722013-08-28T10:28:00.000-05:002013-08-28T10:29:37.363-05:00Headwaters Science Center Volunteer Opportunity<br />
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Please join <a href="http://www.hscbemidji.org/" target="_blank">Headwaters Science Center</a>, 413 Beltrami Avenue
NW, Bemidji, Tuesday, September 3<sup>rd</sup> through Friday September
6<sup>th</sup> to paint the interior of the science center. Valspar Paint
donated 75 gallons of paint to HSC through the Minnesota Beautiful Grant program
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accomplish the task of painting the interior of our building, HSC will be closed
to the public starting on September 3 and will re-open for regular hours on
September 7<sup>th</sup> at 9:30 am.
Volunteers are needed to help HSC staff and board members paint the
interior of the science center. No
experience required and a minimum time commitment of two hours is requested.
Interested volunteers can sign up for a time slot by calling 444-4472 or
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Science Center (HSC) was founded in 1994 to provide hands-on science and
technology exploration in northern Minnesota. HSC is a 501(c)(3) organization
with a mission "to provide intellectual stimulation and enjoyment for children,
adults, and educational organizations in northern Minnesota using hands-on
science and technology exhibits and programs.” NEW: Seasonal Hours: September
7 through March 17: Closed Tuesday. Open Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm,
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Granlund has volunteered more than 250 hours to the center in the past year assisting with raptor care and education,<a href="http://www.hscbemidji.org/Jobs.htm" target="_blank"> Friends of Headwaters Science Center</a> activities and special events including Spirited Elements and e-cubed.<br />
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