June STEAM Social: Fire Works

June 13, 6 to 8 PM

Free for members and SOU Students

$10 non-members

Join us Friday, June 13, for a special “Fire Works” edition of our STEAM Social series, spotlighting Lomakatsi Restoration Project.

Explore wildfire resilience through Indigenous knowledge, science, and community action. Belinda Brown, Lomakatsi’s Tribal Partnerships Director, will share about cultural fire practices and collaborative restoration. Enjoy basket weaving, native plant ID, and the short film, "Tribal Hands on the Land."

In lieu of material fees, we invite donations to support the Fire Education for All campaign.

Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this multigenerational evening of STEAM exploration.

Mural Fest 2025

June 21 - 22

10 AM to 9 PM Saturday (Live music 5 to 9 PM)

10 AM to 6 PM Sunday

Free

We're excited to host the second annual Mural Fest on the ScienceWorks plaza this summer! Murals have a unique power to create shared landmarks — sparking conversation, connection, and inspiration. Ashland Mural Fest invites the Southern Oregon community to witness the creation of large-scale public art in real time. Come celebrate local artists and the vibrant role that public art plays in shaping and reflecting our community.  There will be food, music, and more.

Artist Talk with Sarah F. Burns

Sunday, June 29

3 to 4 PM

ScienceWorks Theater

Free admission to presentation

Join us Sunday, June 29 from 3 to 4 PM for a special presentation with Southern Oregon artist Sarah F. Burns, the first Acorn Woman Lookout Artist-in-Residence with the Siskiyou Crest Coalition. Sarah will share a 45-minute slide talk featuring photos and stories from her time in the lookout, along with an exhibit of the paintings she created during her stay. A Q&A will follow. Free and open to the public — no registration required!

Creative Dance for Children

Fridays in July & August

We’re partnering with Creative Dance for Children (CDFC) to bring joyful movement and imaginative play to ScienceWorks this summer! Starting Friday, July 11, CDFC will lead an 8-week dance series for kids 7 and under, held in our colorful Pacific Crest Cove exhibit space. Three age-based classes will run each Friday morning through August 29.

Drop in for $10 (members) or $15 (non-members), or register for the full series at a discounted rate: $68 (members) or $100 (non-members).

Registration is through CDFC. Come dance, explore, and play with us this summer!

July STEAM Social: Burning to Learn

July 11, 6 to 8 PM

Free for members and SOU Students

$10 non-members

Get fired up for Burning to Learn, our July STEAM Social spotlighting the work of Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative (SOFRC). Explore wildfire science through art, hands-on activities, and expert talks.

Create your own watercolor fire triangle in Blaze & Brush, build a free DIY air filter, and enjoy a short film and presentation with wildfire educators. This event also supports the Fire Education for All campaign, funding local fire ecology and ITEK programs for K–12 students.

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