Clever Comets - Grand Ledge

04/16/2026

Fun science activities this weekend at MSU!

04/10/2026

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03/28/2026

Check out these cool science events at the Grand Ledge Area District Library! You can even be part of scientific research!

Learn more at gladl.org/science

Virtual/Hands on events -- scistarter.org Acts of Science events

What’s the Weather Like on Mars?
Thursday April 2 | 2pm – 4pm
Scientists want to know! Step into a new kind of space mission by looking at a set of NASA online images for signs of clouds above Mars. Every cloud you spot helps NASA scientists understand daily and seasonal weather patterns on the Red Planet, informing future missions and research.

Transcribe documents in our National Archives to unveil American History
Friday April 10 | 2pm – 4pm
During this event, participants will help transcribe handwritten historical documents from the Smithsonian Institution. These transcriptions create searchable data that supports research, education, and public access to America’s historical records.

Game Night for Science: Stall Catchers
Thursday April 16 | 6pm – 8pm | Ages 11+
Contribute to real scientific research by playing a video game to help with Alzheimer’s research. Participants will look at brain scans to determine if blood is flowing or stalled. Participation counts toward the shared goal of 2.50 million Acts of Science

Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon
Wednesday April 22 | 6pm – 8pm | All ages
In this hands-on event, you’ll explore trail camera photos and help classify the animals you see. Your contributions support a NASA-supported research project that tracks changes in wildlife distributions and abundances over time—critical data that informs wildlife management and conservation decisions.

Science & Nature -- salamanders, birds, and more!
Wonders & Perils of Bird Migration: Campfire Science & S’Mores
Saturday April 4 | 4:30pm – 6pm | Adults | Lincoln Brick Park
Dr. Susan Elbin from Capital Area Audubon presents an exploration of the benefits/costs of strategies used by migrating birds. Learn the birds to see during migration, the importance of dark skies and how to make our windows safer! Crafting of bird strike abatement materials, an early spring birding hike- & s’mores.

Friends Annual Meeting – Safer Migrations for Our Michigan Birds
Monday April 20 | 6pm – 7:30pm
We’ll hear from Nick of Capital Area Audubon on spring bird migrations & why turning off outside lights at night helps migrating birds. Materials to make windows safer for birds too, and craft a “teacup’ bird feeder! Presented by the Friends of the Grand Ledge Area District Library. Brief Annual Meeting and refreshments.

Salamander Plot Setup Day
Saturday April 18 | 2pm – 4pm | Lincoln Brick Park
Join us for a hands-on community science event supporting local salamander research and conservation.

Salamander Survey
Saturday April 25 | 2pm – 4pm | All ages | Lincoln Brick Park
Participants will learn about local salamander species, their habitats, and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. Perfect for late elementary and middle school students.

“Trees & Water & Worms–Oh My!” Earth Week Open House!
Thursday April 23 | 5:30pm – 7pm | All ages
Learn some fun hands-on STEAM Earth Science!

SciStarter connects people to citizen science projects, citizen scientists, and resources. Real science we can do together.

02/18/2026

Hey Clever Comets supporters! Our teams are looking for 3 volunteers to serve as appraisers on March 14 at Albion College. Must be 18+ and out of high school. Appraisers can either help score the challenges, help with the team check-ins at the challenge site, announce the teams, or help with spectator flow and access. Lunch is provided! Please comment or message if you're willing and able to help us out ☺️

01/22/2026

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MSU Engineering Exploration Day is happening on February 21, 2026! This free event is open to all 4th–8th grade students and offers hands-on engineering activities designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. The event will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with check-in from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m., at the Engineering Building and Anthony Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the world of engineering in a fun and engaging way. Register today: https://bit.ly/4qWS5TW

12/16/2025

Congrats teams!

09/29/2025

What happens on team forming night?

Students are grouped into teams based on factors like grade in school and interest in certain challenges.

The adults of the team members volunteer for different roles, such as co-team manager.

Together, the teams determine which days of the week and times of day work best for a practice. Clever Comets volunteers help secure meeting space, if needed.

The teams are given the full copy of their selected challenge to take home and begin reading.

We also go over what Interference is so the adults know how to avoid it.

And then we can address any other questions that arise. The registration fee is NOT due at this time. We want teams and their members to settle and ensure DI fits in their lives first.

Hope to see many Clever Comets in Wednesday!

09/29/2025

Sounds like a fun event and a great way to see the kind of treasures that can be found at this community resource! DI loves a good upcycle!

Fall Fest is just 10 days away! You are invited to join us 12 - 4pm on October 4 for free tours of our recycling center, pumpkin carving, crafts, & more!

09/28/2025

This looks fun for the whole family!

🍂 Looking for a quick fall STEM activity for kids?

Try Scarecrow’s Bridge! In this spooky-fun fall STEAM challenge, students have just 10 minutes to build the tallest freestanding bridge they can—using only straws, cards, clips, and tape. The catch? Their bridge must cross the scarecrow’s field without touching it!

👉Download the free printable mat + challenge here: https://hubs.la/Q03KjJyx0