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Discover the DNA of Strawberries

Featuring the Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum
2025-03-14 15:00:00 2025-03-14 16:00:00 America/Chicago Discover the DNA of Strawberries Uncover the mysteries of DNA! Participants can build a DNA model and extract the DNA of strawberries to see the genetic material that makes up all living things. Geared for youth in grades 3-6. Moorhead Public Library -

Friday, March 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-14 15:00:00 2025-03-14 16:00:00 America/Chicago Discover the DNA of Strawberries Uncover the mysteries of DNA! Participants can build a DNA model and extract the DNA of strawberries to see the genetic material that makes up all living things. Geared for youth in grades 3-6. Moorhead Public Library -

Uncover the mysteries of DNA! Participants can build a DNA model and extract the DNA of strawberries to see the genetic material that makes up all living things. Geared for youth in grades 3-6.

Young scientists are invited to embark on a journey with the Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum to uncover the mysteries of DNA! Participants will learn how to build a DNA model and extract the DNA of strawberries to discover the genetic material that makes up all living things.

This event is geared towards youth in grades 3-6, but children of all ages are welcome. 

AGE GROUP: | Middle Grade (Ages 10-13) | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Entertainment | Arts, Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | stem | science | moorhead | model | middle school | grade | genetics | explore | DNA | craft | children | child | activity | activities |

Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
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Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
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"MARS: The Ultimate Voyage"
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Travel Through Time - At the MSUM Planetarium
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 3:25pm
"MARS: The Ultimate Voyage"
Take your pick of traveling through time: back to the past or forward to the future! The Planetarium will be offering four separate showings.
Travel Through Time - At the MSUM Planetarium
Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 3:55pm
"MARS: The Ultimate Voyage"
Take your pick of traveling through time: back to the past or forward to the future! The Planetarium will be offering four separate showings.
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Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
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Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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The Language Exchange - Portuguese Edition
Wed, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fireside Commons
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Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Fireside Commons
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Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fireside Commons
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Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation Hall South
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Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
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Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Fireside Commons
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
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Fireside Commons
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Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
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Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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Presentation Hall South
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Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fireside Commons
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Presentation Hall South
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