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Celebrate Earth Science Week Oct. 17, 2020

Oct 17th, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

All guests ages three and older are required to wear masks while visiting Discovery Park of America. Free masks are available at the main ticket counter. Discovery Park is strictly following all recommended health and safety guidelines for guests and employees.

Discovery Park of America is participating in the 23rd annual Earth Science Week, a worldwide collaborative event organized by the American Geoscience Institute.  Follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter the week of Oct. 11-17 for virtual content from the Discovery Park team. Join us at Discovery Park on Sat., Oct. 17, 2020 for interactive programs and activities.

Do you have an unusual rock you wish to identify? We encourage you to bring it to the rock, mineral, fossil and artifact ID table in Dinosaur Hall on Oct. 17 to be identified by UT Martin’s GeoClub and Dr. Angie Van Boening, professor of geology.

This event is free with your park admission or membership.

The mission of Discovery Park of America is to inspire children and adults to see beyond. Discovery Park of America is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations including its founder, the Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Foundation.