Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3), 100 acre wildlife sanctuary that features a variety of native habitats, approximately 4 miles of trails, and a nature center that is open to the public year-round. Trained naturalists and dedicated volunteers offer a wide array of...
aSTEAM Village is an organization that focuses on engaging students, families, and educators in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) pathways to facilitate career and education readiness for participation in the 21st Century economies of today and tomorrow. OUR MISSION is to inspire students and...
At Olathe Public Library, we strive to offer a variety of fun opportunities to appeal to all interests! Programs are offered throughout the school year and summer for year-long learning with many programs designed specifically for STEM learning....
The Kansas City Zoo connects people to each other and the natural world to promote understanding, appreciation and conservation. The mission of the Kansas City Zoo Education Department is to positively change behavior by instilling in all people the desire and knowledge to respect and conserve...
As one of the world’s foremost research libraries, the Linda Hall Library is dedicated to preserving and sharing our intellectual heritage in the fields of science, engineering, and technology. Promoting STEM interest and education among students is an important focus for the Library. Meeting students where...
The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame was founded and chartered by Congress in 1960. The Ag Center has striven to uphold the founding pillars of Educate, Promote and Recognize by maintaining a collection of over 30,000 agricultural artifacts, inducting American agriculturalists into the...
As an organization dedicated to youth and education, the American Royal reached more than 18,000 students through educational programs, events and outreach. At the middle school level, the AgSTEM Explorer Program cultivates an opportunity for exploration through classroom visits from American Royal and industry partners....
Powell Gardens offers a variety of themed program opportunities for school and family events. Elementary teachers may choose from five engaging guided tours at Powell Gardens where students learn essential concepts through hands-on and meaningful learning activities with many opportunities to perform scientific investigations. Science...
The University of Kansas Natural History Museum, part of the KU Biodiversity Institute, is home to four floors of public exhibits including the historic Panorama display created for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The Museum features live reptiles and insects, vertebrate and invertebrate fossils, parasites...
Awarded the 2015 Association of Science-Technology Center's International Leading Edge award for visitor experience and recognized as one of the top 25 science centers in the country by Parents Magazine, Science City annually educates and entertains thousands of science-thirsty youth of all ages. Science City at...