Join us for a wild mushroom hike at Bush Hill State Forest on July 13. The Cuba Circulating Library invites you to explore the jungle with Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure. The Adventure of the Lost Treasure will take place at the library on Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00 pm. During the performance, the audience will participate in exciting science experiments that bring the story to life. Experiment with chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions, and more in this interactive STEM learning adventure. The 1:00 program is open to all ages and no registration is required.
For teens ages 12-18, there will be an opportunity to try out cool experiments using leaf blowers, confetti cannons, liquid foam, nail polish remover, and more. The 3:00 pm workshop will showcase awesome science experiments like Foam Hand, Toilet Tornado, and H20 Cannon. Space is limited for the teen workshop, so registration is required. To sign up, please contact the Cuba Library at (585)968-1668, email cuba@stls.org, or send a message on Facebook. Both programs are funded by a grant from United Way of Cattaraugus and Allegany County.
Adults interested in learning about local mushrooms are invited to join a guided mushroom ID hike with Sam Warren on Saturday, July 13 at 3 pm at Bush Hill State Forest. This foray will focus on expanding eco-literacy through mushroom identification and understanding mushrooms’ roles in ecosystems. The hike will cover topics like mushroom anatomy, habitat, and species identification, led by NYSOGA licensed hiking guides Sam Warren and Brandon Miller. Both guides have their NY Wild Mushroom Safety Certifications and over 25 years of combined foraging experience. The hike is free to attend, but space is limited and registration is required. For more information, please contact the Cuba Library at (585)968-1668, email cuba@stls.org, or message us on Facebook. This program is funded in memory of Mike Doyle by Michael & Marjanne Kunz.