12-4pm Friday 17 August: Event Square, Falmouth
Experiment – be a scientist for the day!
What's on?
Enjoy short, interactive sessions with scientists from the University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus
Challenge our experts with your questions!
12:30 Why on Earth? Meerkats...
Dr Sarah Hodge is an expert in how animals behave and in particular what family life is like for meerkats in the African Kalahari Desert.
13:30 What on Earth? Space...
Dr Karen Anderson is an expert in observing our planet from space and uses NASA technology to study the world in which we live.
14:30 How on Earth? Bats...
Bats are fascinating but difficult to see. Professor Dave Hosken uses police-style fingerprinting to uncover the mysteries of these weird and wonderful creatures.
15:30 Where on Earth? Birds...
Professor Stuart Bearhop is an expert in bird migration and uses CSI-style forensic science to work out where birds have been and what they eat.
Visit us in the zones!
Bone zone: discover skulls and skeletons, find out how limbs work and attempt the skeleton challenge
Marine zone: meet fascinating rocky-shore inhabitants that live in Falmouth
Live zone: get up close to live bats, including a noctule bat called Norman, and owls, including a barn owl and eagle owl courtesy of the Screech Owl Sanctuary. Also have a go at dissecting owl pellets!
Mini beast zone: learn to use a microscope and explore the magical 'mini-beasts' of a garden pond
Earth zone: make your own space satellite
Plus:
- bouncy castle
- wildlife-themed face painting
- colouring table
- meerkat mask making
- and a treasure hunt
