Science is all around you! Take advantage of this opportunity to talk with scientists and ask those questions you have been wondering about. Bring your specimens and find answers during a family-friendly afternoon of discovery and learning.

Ever seen an astonishing article online or a post on social media and wished you had someone to explain the research behind it? Here’s your chance! Learn the latest science news and check out hot topics in the science world with real scientist.

Topic: Microplastics

Learn about microplastics with Maia McGuire, founder of the Florida Microplastic Awareness Project and UF/IFAS Extension Sea Grant agent. View different types of plastics under a microscope and learn how they affect ecosystems.