Tag: Homewood Science Center
HSC Urban Birds project asks residents to observe birds for science
Walk Walton gets a new presentation Oct. 18
For this year’s Walk Walton event, participants will traverse Izaak Walton Nature Preserve in small groups, to respect physical distancing guidelines. (Chronicle file photo)
Gloria Jean’s Coffees partners with Homewood Science Center on learning projects
Summer volunteers Lauren Matthews, left, a senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, and her sister, Kaylin, a sophomore at H-F, gave their time to pack PopUpSCIENCE@Home kits. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Mediterranean restaurant, property donation for HSC approved in Homewood
Two property transactions approved Tuesday by Homewood trustees will bring a new restaurant and an expansion of the Homewood Science Center to the downtown area.
Video gaming, property transactions on Homewood board agenda Tuesday
At their meeting Tuesday, Homewood trustees will consider two property transactions that will affect downtown development, and action that will reverse years of gaming policy. Trustees will consider a change to municipal code to allow video gaming machines in bars and restaurants that have operated in the village for at[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 18
Homewood Baseball and Softball board of directors marks what would have been opening day with a message of encouragement for players and families. Homewood Science Center starts PopUp Science @Home this week. Still no peak for COVID-19 cases in Illinois. Homewood is up to 100 cases, while Flossmoor remains at[Read More…]
Science center hosts Girls STEAM program on March 7
SpaceX employee Meghan Ostermann talked to a group of girls about her work during the 2018 Girls STEAM Ahead event sponsored by the Homewood Science Center. (Chronicle file photo)
Science center giving tree helps underserved kids with STEM learning
Homewood Science Center and Restoration Ministries are teaming up to get science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) toys into the hands of underserved children in the area.
Activities for all on tap at 4th annual Walk Walton Oct. 20
Take a walk in the woods, get a dose of science and enjoy food and beverages at the Homewood Science Center’s fourth annual Walk Walton event Sunday, Oct. 20. From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Izaak Walton Preserve at 1100 Ridge Road in Homewood will be welcoming all to learn about[Read More…]


