Micro Days

Event Location/Address: Clark Planetarium Lobby (110 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101)  
Ages: All Ages
Neighborhood: Salt Lake City
Department Phone: 385-468-1240
Department Email: communityprograms@SaltLakeCounty.gov
Contact Name: Anna Swenson
Contact phone: 385-468-1240
SLCO Locations: Clark Planetarium
Address: 110 S 400 W Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Event Type: Planetarium Programs
Sensory Friendly Program: No
ASL: No
Spanish Interpretation: No
Other Languages Avaliable: No
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Wheelchairs Available: No

Come explore the wonders of the microverse every Monday from 3-6pm by looking at found objects under microscopes!

Our topics for this month are:

• July 6 -- Biofilms - Come learn about how microorganisms live together in communities called biofilms
• July 13 -- Mars Rust - Over millions of years, iron on the surface of Mars combined with water and oxygen to give the Red Planet its hue. Here on Earth, we call this rust! Using provided items, guests can create their own rust and learn about how to protect items at home from rust.
• July 20 -- Tardigrades - Examine living tardigrades with microscopes and learn about the amazing world of extremophiles!
• July 27 -- Geological Search for Life- Come see how scientists learn about ancient life using rocks and fossils.