Science East

Today begins WORLD SPACE WEEK!

From today, October 4th until the 10th, World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4-10. These dates commemorate two events:

October 4, 1957: Launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, thus opening the way for space exploration
October 10, 1967: The signing of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies.

Don't forget to look up at our beautiful night sky this week! Space is still so vast--you never know what you might see right above your head! We recommend visiting spaces with low light pollution, like Fundy National Park, for the best view of the stars!

Come visit us!! 🍎

Science East will be joining us at the Hartland Farmers Market this Saturday Oct 5!
They tour through the Farmers Markets of NB throughout the season, and this week they will be joining us!
They will have a couple of tables with activities and demonstrations, perfect for kids of all ages! 🌞

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September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Today is also Orange Shirt Day.

Today, we honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools in our country is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

We encourage folks to become involved in supporting, uplifting, grieving and protecting those affected by the residential school system.

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation offers a comprehensive list of resources for parents, teachers and anyone interested in the reconciliation process and the history of residential schools in Canada. Please visit it here: https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/

PSSST... Our 2024-2025 School Programming Guide is on its way!🧑‍🏫

We are finalizing our plans and are excited to share what we will be offering this school year! Stay tuned, folks!

Thank you so much for all of your support! We couldn't do this without our community and are keen to get back into schools as soon as possible! We hope you are excited as we are!✨

We're only a day late... but happy Autumn everyone!🍂🎃

Yesterday, we experienced the Autumn Equinox, where our Sun was positioned over top the celestial equator--resulting in a day with equal hours of night and day.

For thousands of years, humans have noticed changes in the sky above us and have noted them down, assigning them importance. Changes in the night sky equals changes in the climate, making it essential for ancient humans to be able to track the cycles of the seasons and to know how the night sky correlates with changes in the environment.

Enjoy the cooler weather, folks! We are excited to share our upcoming plans for the season!

Thank you for having us! Merci beaucoup!!

Today and tomorrow! We’re pleased to be part of the Charlotte County Fall Fair. Stop by to play, discover and learn! 🍂🍁🔬

Science East is coming directly to our community! There is something for all ages : puzzles, challenges, games and ... a brand new climate hero exhibit! Check them out at the Charlotte County Fall Fair, September 21st and 22nd from 10am to 4pm

🌟 A huge thank you to Ella for all your incredible work with us this summer interning at Science East! Your creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication were very much appreciated. From designing new branded items to producing short video content, you've brought fresh ideas and energy to our brand.
We're excited that Ella will be staying on part-time throughout the school year while she studies at NBCCD! 🎉
Wishing you all the best as you balance school and work—you're going to shine in both! 👏

We have prepared a Q&A in regards to our last post about our future plans. We want to make it clear that this is not the end of Science East--but the start of a new beginning! We will still be active in our community and providing hands-on STEM education opportunities for youth and adults alike all across New Brunswick. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Announcement - Taking steps towards a brighter future for Science East
We are grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from New Brunswick families over the past several months as we’ve limited our programming to STEM education workshops and outreach at community events. We have heard that you believe, as we do, in the power of hands-on science education for youth. We have heard that many of you miss having a place to visit and explore. We also miss welcoming visitors to our science centre.

We have reflected on the future of the organization and its ability to deliver on our mission, as well as what makes sense and is feasible given fiscal and resource realities. We concluded that the location in downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick no longer suits our needs as a public science centre.

In consideration of the future we imagine for Science East, we have made the decision to list our current property for sale. All proceeds from the sale will go toward ensuring the long-term sustainability of our STEM education programs and establishing a better future for Science East.

You might wonder why we are making this decision now. In February 2024 we made the difficult decision to temporarily close public access to our facility due to financial and resource constraints. This decision has given our Board and team much-needed time to assess options for the future of Science East.

The former York County Jail is a fascinating building full of history, but it has become clear that the space is not suitable for us as we look to the future of Science East. Our organization’s value rests in our delivery of experiences, not in the building. We’re excited about establishing a more accessible, welcoming and appropriate space for our important work.

We are actively looking for an appropriate location to serve as an interim space for Science East as we further explore the possibilities for a new long-term home for a science centre in New Brunswick.

As always, Science East will continue to offer science workshops for youth, participate in community events and lead professional learning opportunities for teachers thanks to the generous contributions of funders and donors who understand our situation and are supportive of our plan.

We offer a heartfelt thank you to families, friends, supporters, funders and staff for reinforcing every day that the work we do makes a difference in the lives of New Brunswick youth. We are excited to continue to inspire and inform through hands-on learning opportunities.

We can’t wait to collaborate with each of you as we take the next steps in building a brighter future for Science East. There is a fulsome Q and A document on our website if you have further questions, or please feel free to reach out.

Thank you!
Adam Harris, President
Jennifer MacDonnell, Executive Director

A couple photos from the Saint John Exhibition so far this week! Watch out, things might get a little hazy with Michael's science show! Thank you to everyone who has come out to see us so far, we will be here all week! Come on by for hands-on science fun!!

All ready for the Saint John Exhibition - just waiting for the gates to open!

We'll be here all week with exhibits, activities and demos!!

Thank you so much for visiting Science East! We are so happy to have had folks in for our Open House!

Generations of Fun in New Brunswick - The Great Canadian Bucket List Long in the shadows of its Maritime neighbours, New Brunswick has come into its own as a province packed with family-friendly experiences.

We will be attending District of Carleton North 's Last Splash of Summer Event this afternoon! Come visit us for travelling exhibits, fun puzzles and hands-on science! Let's celebrate the end of summer with a "bang"!💥✨

WHAT A WAY TO FINISH THE SUMMER! We will be attending the Saint John Exhibition next week (AUG 27-31) and will be bringing a bunch of goodies with us! Not only will we have our usual exhibits and puzzles, we will also be welcoming guest speakers and holding science shows! You don't want to miss it! We will be there all week--come say hi!🎡✨

We will be at the Garrison Night Market tonight from 4:30-9:00! Come on by for fun puzzles and our travelling exhibits! We hope to see you there, folks!✨

We will be attending this event on Saturday! Come on down and check us (and all the other wonderful vendors and activities) out before New Brunswick's summer weather ends!

🎉 The Moment You've All Been Waiting For: The Final Lineup for Our First Ever Last Splash of Summer! 🎉

Join us Saturday August 24th at the Centreville Gazebo (751 Central St, Centreville) for a day packed with FREE family activities! We’re thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup and want to extend a special thank you to the sponsorships from Northern Carleton Pharmacy and the wonderful patnership from Florenceville Rotary Club and Bibliothèque publique Andrew & Laura McCain Public Library for making this event possible!

Here’s a few things you can look forward to:
🌊 FREE Public Swim at all district pools throughout the day!

🍴 Steve's Sausages & Kin Club of Florenceville will be on-site with delicious food and sweet treats. ( Bring some money if you’d like to purchase food; everything else is completely free!)

Stay tuned over the next week as we roll out detailed posts about the various activities and fun we have planned.

If you have any questions, or to pre-register for Dog Parade please contact Tourism Department at 506-392-6763 Ext 207

We can’t wait to see you there for a fantastic day of community, fun, and celebration!

You might have seen these two at the Garrison Night Market or outside Boyces Farmers Market with our travelling exhibits... We are saying goodbye to our two wonderful Summer Interns today!

Alicia and Zack have been phenomenal this summer and have done amazing work! We want to wish them the absolute best at their brand new TEACHING jobs this Fall! Thank you so much, Zack and Alicia! We wouldn't have been able to operate this summer without both of you! Please wish them luck!!💛

THANK YOU ALL! This will be our last workshop this summer, ending off at our own local Bibliothèque publique de Fredericton Public Library !! Stop on by for STEM fun before the summer ends!

We wanted to share some of our favourite cards we received last week for our 25th Birthday Open House! Thank you so much to everyone who came out and visited us! The testimonials, memories and cards mean so much to us and we want to let our community know how glad we have impacted so many families, young and old. Thank you again folks, from the bottom of our hearts! 💛

GOOD DAY, ALL!🌞 We will be having a STEM workshop at Doaktown Library/Bibliothèque de Doaktown again this morning! Come in for a hands-on STEM activity!

Bonne fête des l'Acadiens, de Science Est! ✨

For all those in the Rogersville area, we will be having a workshop en français this afternoon Bibliothèque publique de Rogersville Public Library ! Come on by!

We are BUSY BEES today!! We will be at Bibliothèque publique de Fredericton Public Library today at 11:30 for a STEM workshop! Stop in before the summers' over!