A little eating and plenty of education
Join us in the private Dining Room from 12:15 PM to 1 PM for a unique lunch experience.The lecture begins at 12:15. No outside food is allowed but you are welcome to buy lunch in the Café and bring it into the lecture, or just come hear the lecture.All Lunch and Learns are free for members and included in regular admission for non-members. From fossils to stars, Lunch and Learn features a wide variety of topics.
A Short Study of Rocks and Minerals through the Art of Jewelry
May 22
Tellus Director of Education Cantey Smith will share photos of the jewelry that she has made over the years and information on the rocks, mineral and fossils that she has used in her art.
Chemistry of Fireworks
Great for kids!
Wednesday, June 26
In this kid-friendly talk, we will explore the science behind the many colors and shapes of a celebration classic – fireworks! Learn all about this holiday tradition, just in time for the Fourth of July!
Magic of Science
July 24
Atlanta magician, mentalist, and motivational keynote speaker Joe M. Turner is your “Chief Impossibility Officer” – and one of America’s premier
corporate entertainers and speakers and a member of Tellus! He leverages the fun and excitement of live entertainment – unreal experiences for the eyes and the mind – to engage people with the “magic” of science… or is it the “science” of magic? Great for kids of all ages!
Hot Month, Hot Foods!
August 28
What makes peppers hot? If you eat something spicy, what cools off your mouth? Learn the science of spicy food when our Marketing Director Joe Schulman shares the secrets of hot peppers and the Scoville Scale.