Nature’s Engineers

BCM’s New STEM Makerspace

BCM has a new natural science-inspired makerspace: Nature’s Engineers! Nature’s Engineers is a unique space where the marvels of natural science and the excitement of STEM converge. It’s where children become makers, inspired by the intricacies of nature and the principles of scientific inquiry.

Each month features new programs, adaptable to suit a range of ages from 4 to 10, ensuring engaging and age-appropriate experiences for young learners. Nature’s Engineers provides children the opportunity to learn from nature and engage in hands-on STEM activities, fostering creativity and critical thinking, and inspiring the next generation of problem solvers and innovators.

Nature’s Engineers is open Thursdays from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm during the Museum’s Amazon Community Access Hours, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. Entry to Nature’s Engineers is included with general admission.

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This Month

February: Cool By Design

How do we keep spaces cool? This February in Nature’s Engineers, discover how different materials can block, bounce, or capture sunlight! These ideas can help us design better shelters to stay cool.

Design and build your own shade structure using textiles at BCM’s STEM makerspace. Put your creation to the test: Can it keep an ice cube from melting?

Up Next

March: From Flowers to Friends

Why do bees buzz? This March in Nature’s Engineers, we’re exploring how bees use sounds to communicate. Just like how bees can buzz different messages to work together and build amazing homes, you can learn to use sounds to share your own secret messages with friends!

Build your own buzzing device at BCM’s STEM makerspace to explore how sound waves travel through the air. Test your noise-maker: can you mimic buzzing sounds to send a secret message to a friend?