Chicago Science Field Trips

***** THIRD PARTY EVENT - REGISTRATION REQUIRED *****
***** FREE IN ADVANCE, but costs $5 at the event *****

https://www.elkhornschools.org/page/makerfest

Register before 2/7 for free tickets. Afterwards, $5 at the door.

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.

We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!

# National Weather Service: Beyond the Warning

By Kane County Office of Emergency Management
Feb 23 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm CST

NOTE: LIMITED SEATS LEFT - You need to sign up on Eventbrite to reserve a seat

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-weather-service-beyond-the-warning-tickets-1980383223532

## Overview

A look at weather forecasting will cover the basics of thunderstorms, how to prepare for severe weather, and how to interpret radar data.
Located at Building E in the Seigle Auditorium. This free, brand new, and open-to-the public 2-hour in-person seminar will be given by an NWS meteorologist and cover the basics of thunderstorms, how to prepare for severe weather, and how to interpret radar data. Finally, participants will walk through a forecast scenario, going through a behind-the-scenes look at how NWS meteorologists craft a forecast. The seminar will be appropriate for anyone over the age of 12 who has an interest in weather and community preparedness.

Our Solar System

Saturday, Feb 28, 2026
7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Course: CEHUMNT-0001-200
College of DuPage Main Campus
Location: SRC 2000
Joseph DalSanto, Assistant Professor of Astronomy, College of DuPage

Description:

Our Solar System-the Sun, planets, moons, and other small bodies-seems so stable and permanent. But has it always been this way? How did our Solar System form? How has it changed over its history, and why? And how have planetary scientists begun to unravel its mystery? Come investigate these and other questions in this exploration of our planetary system. Presented by Professor Joe DalSanto.

The event is free but please register by calling Continuing Education at 630 942-2208 at least 3 days in advance or use this link and the above course number:

https://selfserv.cod.edu/Student/InstantEnrollment
[not the most user friendly registration site - call if you have problems!]

Another lunar eclipse!

You don't need to go anywhere! Chicagoland (and all of North America) will experience a total lunar eclipse on March 3rd between 3:50am and sunrise. Totality is from 5:04 to 603am.

More information can be found at:

https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEplot/LEplot2001/LE2026Mar03T.pdf

https://www.eclipsewise.com/lunar/LEprime/2001-2100/LE2026Mar03Tprime.html

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2026-march-3

https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/solar-and-lunar-eclipses-in-2026/

https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/moon/march-2026-total-lunar-eclipse-your-questions-answered/

https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/5606

I'm hoping various venues in Chicago will host events for this. I'll add them as I find out about them.

So far NIU has announced an event at their DeKalb Observatory starting at 3am.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1372745907513846/