BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kopernik Observatory & Science Center - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.kopernik.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kopernik Observatory & Science Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T213000 DTSTAMP:20260607T114147 CREATED:20260606T191502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T191517Z UID:10000033-1781296200-1781299800@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Shipwrecks and Submerged Heritage. The science and policy of maritime archaeology DESCRIPTION:Shipwrecks\, submerged aircraft\, and the vast underwater unknown havealways captivated people’s interest and sense of adventure. But\, how do explorers and scientists discover\, research\, and protect these limited resources? In this talk\, Dana Carris will introduce some of the technologies and scientific methods used by maritime archaeologists\, and highlight some of these unique resources across New York. URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/shipwrecks-and-submerged-heritage-the-science-and-policy-of-maritime-archaeology/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shipwrecks-and-Submerged-Heritage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000 DTSTAMP:20260607T114147 CREATED:20260120T022512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T224630Z UID:10000011-1781346600-1781352000@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:KoperniKids: Not a Box DESCRIPTION:Registration Required \n\n\n\nCome enjoy a morning of STEM fun with Not a Box! Inspired by the beloved book\, students will use their creativity and problem-solving skills to transform ordinary boxes into extraordinary creations. We’ll provide all the materials — you just bring your imagination! \n\n\n\nKoperniKids is a kid-friendly approach to Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM)\, designed for children 3 to 6 years old. Each session will offer fun\, hands-on learning with a different set of activities\, experiments\, and songs that will encourage your child to participate in the wonderful world of STEM! URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/kopernikids-not-a-box/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Not-a-Box-Wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T114147 CREATED:20260602T220002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T220016Z UID:10000032-1781442000-1781452800@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Polish Picnic 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Kopernik Society of Broome County (heritage committee) invites you to a Polish Picnic at the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center! \n\n\n\nMenu: Kielbasa\, pierogies\, Kapusta(cabbage)\, hamburgers\, hot dogs\, chips\, water\, and soda \n\n\n\nPlease bring a dish to pass (salad\, dessert\, fruit\, etc.) \n\n\n\nPlayground for children; “pond life exploration” under microscope; telescopes for viewing; Caricatures/drawing \n\n\n\nFREE-WILL DONATION ACCEPTED AT THE PICNIC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Learn More & Register URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/polish-picnic-2026/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Polish-Picnic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Blake":MAILTO:MitiBlake@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000 DTSTAMP:20260607T114147 CREATED:20260120T022345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T193623Z UID:10000010-1781951400-1781956800@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:KoperniKids: Butterflies and Moths DESCRIPTION:Registration Required \n\n\n\nAs spring returns so will our favorite insects- the pollinators.Children will explore the fascinating world of butterflies and moths as they learn about their life cycles. They’ll even create their own models to show each stage of growth — from egg to adult — and discover why these amazing insects are so important to our world. \n\n\n\nKoperniKids is a kid-friendly approach to Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM)\, designed for children 3 to 6 years old. Each session will offer fun\, hands-on learning with a different set of activities\, experiments\, and songs that will encourage your child to participate in the wonderful world of STEM! URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/kopernikids-butterflies-and-moths/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Butterflies-and-Moths-Wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T203000 DTSTAMP:20260607T114147 CREATED:20260519T153101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T154212Z UID:10000030-1789234200-1789245000@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Race to the Stars 2026 - Registration Required DESCRIPTION:This event requires registration (see link below). Kopernik’s Race to the Stars 5K road race is an annual fundraiser that started in 2018. Join us for this special 5K road race through the hills surrounding the Observatory. We invite all to participate by sponsoring\, donating\, running\, and cheering your friends and family on! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/race-to-the-stars-2026-registration-required/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Race-to-the-Stars-Wide-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Gretzinger%2C Race Coordinator":MAILTO:racetothestars@kopernik.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR