We Persevere
Mon, Jul 27, 2020
A new scientist is about to start exploring the solar system. While it doesn’t have any life signs of its own, it will be searching for the faintest hints of once-living material in our next door neighbor planet Mars. The Mars 2020 Rover, now offic... Read More
Comets: Natures Cosmic Quandaries
Wed, Jul 22, 2020
When you stare at the sky on any given night, many are hopeful to spot something spectacular, or strange, or even surprising. If you consult any astronomer or avid stargazer, they will tell you the sky always has an abundance of celestial wonders to ... Read More
Florida's Allure for the 19th Century Florida Landscape Artist
Wed, Jul 08, 2020
After the end of the American Civil War, industry and trade flourished creating vast fortunes. The era from 1865 to 1900 became known as the Gilded Age, and Florida became a winter destination for wealthy travelers and adventurers. For most, the jour... Read More
Keep an Eye on the Sky for Meteor Watch Day
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
By Nicole Baird, Planetarium Educator
Have you ever noticed a brief flash of light in the night sky and made a wish on a falling star? If so, then you have seen a meteor! Often called “shooting stars," meteors are pieces of rock or ice that fa... Read More
A MOAS Micro-Wedding
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
Love really does shine through, even in the wake of COVID-19 related wedding postponements and cancellations. Lyndsey and Landon had to alter their initial wedding vision, but with the help of generous wedding professionals and technology on their si... Read More
An Interview with Painter, Robert Ross
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
A Q&A between Ruth Grim, Chief Curator and Gary R. Libby Curator of Art at the Museum of Arts & Sciences and painter, Robert Ross who is featured in the exhibition, Unique Perspectives: Paintings by Robert Ross on display May 18, 2020 through August ... Read More
A Treasure from Art Storage
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
In surveying the racks of paintings in the Museum of Arts and Sciences’ art storage a while back looking for works to include in a possible exhibition on landscape art, I came across a medium-sized scene of a river view focused on a mill in the backg... Read More
Happy National Hiking Day
Sat, Jun 06, 2020
Volusia county and the surrounding areas offer a great chance to get out on the trails, whether it is for a day hike or a weekend backpacking. For National Hiking Day we are providing some of our favorite places to hike and explore Florida’s unique a... Read More
Time for Nature
Fri, Jun 05, 2020
World Environment Day was created in 1972 during the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. This day calls for action from individuals, businesses, local and federal governments, and other organizations to address environmental issues - cover... Read More
Composting 101
Thu, May 28, 2020
Happy 'Learn About Composting' Day!
I am sure a lot of us have heard about composting and its benefits to fertilizing your gardens and reducing food waste. But what is actually happening in your compost bin? Read More
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