Last Tuesday we kicked off our community science project on rising temperatures in New Hampshire with a conversation about climate change impacts that we’ve experienced in our work, gardens, homes, etc. We’re working with the League of Conservation Voters, the Harris Center for Conservation Education, and other groups to get people thinking about what hotter summers mean for us all. Now we want your help in June and July keeping an eye on the thermometer and how we’re keeping cool!

This past weekend, a lot of New Hampshire saw its first big snow storm. But maybe where you are, you only got a couple of inches of snow or at this point it’s all turned to ice. So let’s celebrate the first big winter weather event with some indoor snow science activities!

We’re excited to announce our next virtual Super Stellar Friday event on December 4, 2020 at 7 pm- The Science of Nor’easters!

Even if you’re not from the Northeast, you’ve probably heard of the classic “Nor’easter” storm- but what exactly is a Nor’easter and how do they form? Join Mount Washington Observatory’s Director of Science & Education Brian Fitzgerald, as we explore these classic storms and their associated impacts in New England and on the summit of Mount Washington.​

If you live near the Atlantic coast in North America, then you know that summer is both a lovely time to spend by the shore and holds the possibility for some dangerous storms. In the North Atlantic, hurricane season is June 1 through November 30, with activity peaking between August and October. Nearly all tropical storms in the Atlantic area occur during this window, which very nearly lines up with the summer season (June 20-September 22). So why is that?

Let’s learn all about hurricane season and then capture a storm in a bottle by making a hurricane in a jar!

Upcycle leftover packaging to create this cute all-ages cloud mobile!

Weather: it’s more than just a conversation-starter.

What causes weather, how do we study it, and what is the weather like on other planets? Learn all about it in today’s lesson, geared toward middle-school learners! Part 2 of 2.

Turn April showers into an opportunity for at-home science! In this all-ages activity, learn how to track rainfall using a simple homemade rain gauge.

Adult supervision required—sharp objects utilized in one step.