Saturday DNA! Tardigrades: The Indestructible Water Bears

Pre-registration required - Space at Saturday DNA! events is strictly limited, and there are no registrations allowed at the door.

Appropriate for ages 10–13

Tardigrades, affectionately known as water bears, are microscopic creatures that can tolerate the hottest and coldest environments on Earth, and can even survive decades without water. They’ve even been to space! Come learn about the survival abilities of tardigrades, observe them using a microscope, and discuss why organizations such as NASA are studying them so closely.