When: April 24-26, 2025 (Thursday - Saturday)
Where: Mueller Civic Center, Hot Springs, SD
Registration Link:
https://form.jotform.com/250797095235162
Let us know if you're planning to attend. Admission is free! Be blessed and amazed by the interesting and knowledgeable presentations!!
Sabbath morning will feature paleontologist Dr. Arthur Chadwick, followed by a fellowship lunch.
Interesting, faith-building presentations by three expert scientists:
- Dr. Arthur Chadwick, paleontology: includes an exclusive interpretive visit to the world-famous Mammoth Site, guided by Dr. Chadwick. https://swau.edu/about/campus-directory/arthur-chadwick/,
- Dr. Ryan Hayes, chemistry: hands-on experiments and a Pathfinder honor. www.chemlifedesign.com
- Jim Burr, astronomy: star-gazing through a telescope from a dark-sky spot in Windcave National Park. www.heavensdeclare.org
On Friday, the younger ones will enjoy a Dinosaur Bouncy Castle!!
Schedule of events:
(Everything takes place at the Mueller Center unless stated otherwise.)
THURSDAY - April 24
- 15:00 - Science Fair conference room is open for set-up; check-in begins
- 17:00 - SUPPER (the meals are available to registrants who signed up for them)
- 18:00 - Mile High Academy Choir and Chamber Orchestra
- 19:00 - Meeting: Dr. Arthur Chadwick - "Dinosaurs"
- 20:00 - Meeting: Jim Burr
FRIDAY - April 25 **BOUNCY CASTLE**
- 09:00 - Meeting: Dr. Aurther Chadwick - "Looking for Time"
- 10:00 - Outing to the World Fossil Finder Museum
- 11:00 - Meeting: Jim Burr
- 12:30 - LUNCH
- 13:30 - Meeting: Dr. Aurthur Chadwick - "The Origin of Life"
- 14:30 - Meeting: Dr. Ryan Hayes - "Are Ingredients Enough?"
- 15:30 - Meeting: Jim Burr
- 16:30 - Science Fair presentations and judging
- 17:00 - SUPPER
- 18:00 - Interpretive event at the Mammoth Site
- 20:00 - Transfer to the park for star-gazing and stories with Jim Burr OR indoor presentation at the Seventh-day Adventist Church
SABBATH - April 26
- 09:00 - Meeting: Dr. Ryan Hayes - "The Wind's Weight"
- 10:00 - Science Fair awards and presentations
- 10:30 - BREAK
- 10:40 - Meeting: Pastor Nathan James
- 11:15 - Meeting: Dr. Arthur Chadwick - "Why Does Creation Matter?"
- 12:30 - FELLOWSHIP LUNCH (at the picnic shelter in the Nature Area by Coldbrook)
- 13:30 - Walk in the nature area or around the reservoir
- 15:00 - Meeting: Jim Burr
- 16:00 - Meeting: Dr. Ryan Hayes - "Living in the Heat"
- 17:00 - SUPPER
- 18:00 - Meeting: the 3 scientists make final presentations; includes panel Q & A