Being responsible stewards of planet Earth is a crucial commitment for the Science Center. We offer programming for guests to highlight the importance of preservation, conservation, and sustainability and how everyone can make a difference.
It's important for us to pair informational resources with on-site activities to make sure that we "walk the talk."
For example, many of the animals in Life are part of the Species Survival Plan, which is managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to ensure genetic diversity, demographic variance, and biologically sound populations for threatened species
Operationally, OSC practices sustainability in various ways. The food available for purchase at 4Roots Cafe is sourced from local farmers as much as possible. Our HVAC system is magnet-driven, and all our light furnishings are LED. Our building is partially powered by solar panels installed on our roof, and our exterior glass is coated in a UV film to protect from UVA and UVB rays.
Do you know where this photo was taken in the Science Center?
We also incorporate conservation into our programs, so you might want to catch the Calibrating Carbon or Conservation Catastrophe next time you are able. Seafood Watch helps teach guests about sustainable fishing, and the Tiny Green Home shares tips to reduce waste
The first five people to use the QR code to submit the correct location will win an OSC pinback button!
OSC UPDATES
SHARE A DISH (and eat some, too!)
The annual OSC Dish Day is back on Friday, September 13! Dish Day is all about sharing good food and good stories
Staff and volunteers are invited to join us by bringing a dish that is meaningful to them to share with others Many people have that one dish that brings back great memories filled with friends, family, and fun times -- we’d love to learn about yours (and try it out!)
We’re looking for people to sign up to bring dishes,
if interested, please use the QR code below or CLICK HERE to RSVP.
Last year we had dishes ranging from chili, black-eyed peas, mac ‘n’ cheese, homemade bread, cookies and pastries, nacho bean deep, and many more. Not a fan of cooking? No worries, bring in a favorite local food, snack, or dessert!
Click here to RSVP or scan the QR Code RSVP to bring a dish by Monday, September 9!
FAIRY TALE WEEKEND
Once upon a time at Orlando Science Center it’s Fairy Tale Weekend! The Kingdom of KidsTown cordially invites you to celebrate an enchanting weekend of STEM learning inspired by your favorite fables
Capitalizing on our young guests’ love for these stories, our team will integrate STEM learning with imaginative play. Families can celebrate a weekend of imagination and creativity with special activities, games, and crafts
Cross the troll bridge if you dare and join us for hands-on fun! Fairy Tale Weekend is going to be one for the books!
SPARKS
SPARK WINNER
NIK LYON
Parker Amesbury
MaiAsia Barrett (2)
Carissa Clay
Teresa Conde
Sharlene Figueroa
Beth Hall
Kirby Lee
DAVE HELFER
Dave is an exemplary Staff Accountant who shows commitment to excellence in his work. His nominations noted that he keeps a keen eye, catches errors, and is always happy to help with fixing them
"Dave brightens the office with his genuine care for what you have going on in your life" and treats people with kindness, and compassion
He is diligently taking calls throughout the day, answering questions, solving problems, and asking important questions to make sure OSC is operating at a consistently high level
Dave is very appreciated for his hard work, “especially on payroll Mondays!”
Thank you, Dave!
Nik Lyon (3)
Lamar Minnis
Valentine Murphy
Amanda Paneque
Ivan Santana (2)
Margaret Spencer
Karol Zelinka
SEP 2
MON Labor DayOSC is Open
SEPTEMBER
LITERACY MONTH
SEP 7 & 8
SAT & SUN Bank of America Weekend
SEP 14 SAT Educator Open House
Let’s celebrate the tall tales and heroic adventures of all characters Books spark imagination, reveal important lessons, and start curious conversations
SEP 9 MON Grades K-8 Homeschool Program SEP 13 FRI OSC Dish Day
SEP 21 & 22 SAT & SUN Fairy Tale Weekend SEP 22 SUN $12 Dollar Day
Luis Ernesto Miramontes Cárdenas was a Mexican chemist who created the first oral contraceptive He found that the Mexican yam was able to synthesize progesterone in a way that would allow the hormone to be consumed via a pill.
Progesterone pills started gaining popularity in the 1950s, however Miramontes Cárdenas did not receive credit -- it was given to his supervisor.
He passed away in September 2004, and he was posthumously honored by the Mexican Academy of Sciences as one of Mexico's top three scientists in 2010.
Fly across iridescent tropical reefs and visit an alien world where the closer you look, the more you see.
Shot on location in Palau, Vancouver Island, French Polynesia, Mexico, and the Bahamas, The Last Reef takes us on a global journey to explore our connection with the ocean’s complex, parallel worlds.
What would it mean to us if one of these vibrant wonderlands were to become the last reef?
Please check the website for the most up-to-date daily theater schedule @ www.osc.org/theaters
COMMUNITY COMMENTS
We hadn't been to OSC since Fall 2023 and we were blown away by the improvements!
Learn if you live in an evacuation zone that may flood during a hurricane and evacuate if you are told to do so Prepare for power loss.
Have a plan and supplies for extended power outages. Make a plan.
Monitor updates through local media and emergency officials Make sure your smartphone can receive emergency alerts.
Make a Family Emergency Plan on what to do and how to stay in touch in a storm Create a plan to evacuate, including where you will go, and what you should bring Prepare your home.
Take steps to prevent damage from wind and flooding Ensure you have working smoke and CO2 detectors
WELCOME
Recent new hires include:
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DID YOU KNOW?
In August 1997, the Coca-Cola Company celebrated the opening of the "all new" Orlando Science Center by releasing a collector's bottle.
Coke distributed 10,000 cases of the commemorative Science Center bottles to supermarkets and stores throughout Florida.
"They're not going to be there long Everyone wants them," said a Coca-Cola manager at the time
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