Discover more about the planet Mars. "Astronauts" will experience a hands on sensory experience of Mars, and spend time experiencing/playing with the tools of the Mars Exploration Program ( rovers, landers, and other activities). This is an all ages program. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed like an astronaut ( gloves, hat or helmet, and thick puffy coat). Have a beekeeeper's suit? Wear it!  

Benadette Manning: Nasa Ambassador, educator, mathematician, computer scientist, beekeeper, swim instructor, parent, and grandparent. In my spare time I founded a nonprofit, Swim Freedom Inc., whose mission is to provide free swim lessons and water safety instruction for non swimmers. I am here because I have always LOVED astronomy and I want to learn more.