Scientist Spotlight: Gina Danza
Mon, Feb 09
|Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Explore the science of plants through light, art, and observation! Learn about scientist Gina Danza and create plant shadow tracings in a hands-on STEAM challenge. Recommended for ages 6 and up; included with admission or membership. Supplies are limited.
Time & Location
Feb 09, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
About the Event
Discover the wonders of plants in Scientist Spotlight: Gina Danza! In this interactive program for ages 6 and up, participants will learn about Gina Danza, a scientist who studies how plants grow and thrive. Kids will take part in a hands-on STEAM challenge that blends science and creativity—using flashlights, real plants, and paper to create detailed plant shadow tracings. As they trace and decorate their plant outlines, students will observe shapes and structures up close, while learning how plants use light and play a vital role in healthy ecosystems.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Included with museum admission or membership. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.