Events and News
The Gillespie has events year-round. Monthly Science Cafés feature presentations on a range of science and environmental topics, and monthly Science Saturdays offer hands-on educational fun for scientists of all ages.
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Fall 2024
August 23 - Great Southeast Pollinator Census
2 p.m.; Join the count in the Volusia Sandhill restoration! In cooperation with the University of Georgia Extension, this citizen science opportunity sponsored by the Gillespie Museum will help protect the southeast's pollinators one count at a time! See https://gsepc.org/ for more info. Cultural credit is available for Stetson undergraduates.
September 12 - Science Cafe
Pit Viper Behavioral Ecology with Dr. Terry Farrell, Stetson Biology Professor, retired; 6 p.m. in the RELC adjacent to the museum, 5:30 for snacks/social. Cultural Credit is available for Stetson undergraduates.
September 21 - Science Saturday
Journey to Space! 10 a.m. - noon; Join us for demonstrations and hands-on astronomy activities to kick off the new school year! Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Science Saturdays feature special museum exhibits and family-friendly activities.
October 2024 - May 2025
Uncertain Sanctuary: Florida Springs Sculptures by Judith Greavu; Come check out this stunning new exhibit, and learn more about the state of our springs in an associated display featuring materials from the Florida Springs Council.
October 17 - Science Cafe
Gallery Opening & Presentation - Uncertain Sanctuary: Florida Springs Sculptures by Judith Greavu; Come meet artist and sculptor Judith Greavu at the opening reception for her special visiting exhibit, with guest speaker Ryan Smart, Director of the Florida Springs Council; at 6 p.m. in the RELC adjacent to the museum, 5:30 for snacks/social. Cosponsored with Stetson's Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience (IWER). Cultural Credit is available for Stetson undergraduates.
October 19 - Science Saturday
Mostly Green Halloween - Our annual family-friendly fall fair! 10 a.m.-noon; Outdoor activities, crafts, & explorations. Costumes encouraged! Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Science Saturdays feature special museum exhibits and family-friendly activities.
November 14 - Science Cafe
Mangroves and Saltmarsh with Carolyn Kovacs, Florida Sea Grant; 6 p.m. in the RELC adjacent to the museum, 5:30 for snacks/social. Cosponsored with Stetson's Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience (IWER). Cultural Credit is available for Stetson undergraduates.
November 16 - Science Saturday
Founder's Day Celebration! 10 a.m.-noon; It's the Gillespie Museum’s birthday! Join us for a live animal program from the Central Florida Zoo! Cosponsored with Stetson's Pre-vet Club. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Science Saturdays feature special museum exhibits and family-friendly activities.
November 26 - Fall Drop-in Craft Project
Awesome Autumnal Activity! All day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Everyone is welcome to stop by the museum today during regular hours for a fun, festive, fall-themed activity!
Spring 2024
February 22 - Science Cafe
Searching for the First Floridians – Excavations at the Tatum-Crockett Site (8CO1483) on the Lower Santa Fe River with Bob Knight, Director of the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute; 6 p.m. in the RELC adjacent to the museum, 5:30 for snacks/social. Reservations encouraged - Read more & RSVP today!
Cultural Credit is available for Stetson undergraduates.
February 24 - Science Saturday
Creatures of the Night with the Central Florida Zoo! 10 a.m.-noon; Join us for some awesome live animal action in the RELC! Co-sponsored with the Stetson Pre-vet Club. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations encouraged - Read more & RSVP today!
Science Saturdays feature special museum exhibits and family-friendly activities.
March 14 - Science Cafe
Solar Eclipse 2024 with Derek Demeter, Director of the Seminole State College Planetarium; 6 p.m. in the RELC adjacent to the museum, 5:30 for snacks/social. Reservations encouraged - Read more & RSVP today!
Cultural Credit is available for Stetson undergraduates.
March 16 - Science Saturday
2nd Annual Gillespie STEAM Festival! 10 a.m.-noon; Join us in celebrating everything Science Technology Engineering Arts & Mathematics! Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations encouraged - Read more & RSVP today!
Science Saturdays feature special museum exhibits and family-friendly activities.
March 26 - Celebrate Spring! Drop-in Event
It's Springtime at the Gillespie! All day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Everyone is welcome to stop by the museum today during regular hours for a spring-themed take-home craft, a fun scavenger hunt, and the opening of The Nature Nook, our new interactive exhibit. No registration is required! Fun for all ages! More info about the spring drop-in event!
April 18 - Science Cafe
Coastal Pollution Challenges with Brooke Saari (Stetson alum), South Carolina Sea Grant; 6 p.m. in the RELC adjacent to the museum, 5:30 for snacks/social. Cosponsored by Stetson's Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience (IWER). Reservations encouraged - Read more & RSVP today!
Cultural Credit is available for Stetson undergraduates.
April 20 - Science Saturday
Earth Day at the Gillespie! 10 a.m.-noon; Our annual celebration of the planet & its wonders! Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations encouraged - Read more & RSVP today!
Science Saturdays feature special museum exhibits and family-friendly activities.
May 21 - Beginners Birding Workshop
How to Get Started Birding with Gillespie Museum Director Kristen Marshall-Mattson; 9 - 11 a.m.; Join us for an introduction to birding. The program will start with a presentation to help you get started as a birder, followed by a walk around the museum grounds practicing your new skills! This event is for West Volusia Audubon members, Gillespie Museum members, and Stetson faculty/staff/students only--but it's not too late to become a museum member: Join today!
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