Ward off those dull winter days by learning about drying flowers and the language behind them. Bring an old tea cup and make a cheerful bouquet of dried flowers from last summer. Enjoy some tea and cakes to brighten your day! This program is designed for participants ages 15+.

Using milk right off the farm, you'll make cheese from start to finish. Participants will make both hard and soft cheeses while learning the history and science behind one of our favorite foods. This program is designed for participants ages 16+.

Learn about canning from its early developments in he 19th century to the system used today. Read historic recipes and take home two different canned delights. This program is designed for participants ages 15+.

Nothing staves off the cold like the fresh smell and taste of warm bread! Read historic recipes, knead fresh dough and bake it in our wood burning stove. Take home tasty samples of your hard work! This program is designed for participants ages 16+.

Join us for discovery with our bona fide naturalist, Karen Puracan, and additional guest speakers. Ages 6+ Saturday, Dec. 4 from 1:30-3PM. $6.00 for adults (ages 16 and up), $3.00 for children (ages 5-15). Limited to 30 registered participants. Visit our website at www.mydiscoverycenter.org.

Join us for discovery with our bona fide naturalist, Karen Puracan, and additional guest speakers. Ages 8+ Saturday, Dec. 4 from 1:30-3PM. $6.00 for adults (ages 16 and up), $3.00 for children (ages 5-15). Limited to 30 registered participants. Visit our website at www.mydiscoverycenter.org.

All family members are invited as we view the night sky through our many telescopes, hands on activities and brief educational presentation. FREE - no registration required. Please dress appropriately for the outdoors at night.

Think! Plan! Create! Join the Discovery Center and the Florida Engineering Society in a family day of hands-on engineering challenges. Parents will work with their children as teams, and top creators in each division will be awarded prizes! Ages 7-15 years and Parents. FREE - Limited to the first 150 registered participants. Register now at www.mydiscoverycenter.org.

Join us on an adventure to the Gulf Coast! Learn about the endangered Florida manatee and experience an "up close and personal" meeting with the Sea Cows. Snorkeling Swim provided by Bird's Underwater Dive Center. Wetsuits, mask, and snorkels required, and equipment rentals available. Manatee Swim will be followed by a visit to the Crystal River Archaeological State Park where we will have a private tour and see Native American sites over 2,000 years old. Ages 10-14 years.

Suit up for launch training! Explore a different galaxy. Plot a course to a NEW SUPER EARTH and build colonies to support the new human home world. Ages 9-12 years. Tuesdays, Jan. 4 - Jan. 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm. $15.00 for all four sessions for members/$20.00 for non-members. Limited to 20 registered participants. Visit our website www.mydiscoverycenter.org to register now!