Discover Your Dream Job!
Explore More is a place filled with playful possibilities! Where else can you experience so many different career paths in one location? Join us for an exciting new program series designed to highlight our exhibits and introduce you to area professionals with related careers! No advance reservation is required and this program is free with your membership or paid admission.
Saturday, APRIL 26 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EXPLORE AVIATION
FEATURED GUEST:
It's World Pilots’ Day! First Officer Josh Watkins, a pilot with United Airlines, will be on hand to share what it's like to soar above the clouds! Come with your questions and prepare to learn about this exciting career.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Map your own adventure!
Plan your own flight path across the United States! Learn how maps help us navigate from place to place as you chart your course through the skies.
Flight Challenge
Design and fold your own paper airplane, then test how far it can soar. Tweak your design to see what flies best!Spin & Soar
Fold, clip, and drop your paper helicopter to watch it twirl gently to the ground. Discover how air helps slow its fall!
Free with your membership or paid admission. No advanced registration is required.
LOOKING BACK - Event REcaps
Saturday, JANUARY 25
HEALTH HELPERS
We had such a great morning with our amazing health helpers! Check out some of the pictures below. Special thanks to our special guests: Dr. Jerome Hotchkiss, MD - Family Medicine; Dr. Kenlyn Miller, MD - Ophthalmology; Dr. Carolyn Miller, MD - Dermatology; Dr. Evan Garrison, DDS - Dentistry; Dr. Molly Galgano, MD - Pathology; Amy Homan Depoy, OT/L - Occupational Therapy; Lizzy Healy, Dietetics; Lily Argenbright and Ella Smith, JMU Nursing Students
Saturday, February 22
ANIMAL Adventures
We had another exciting morning meeting professionals who dedicate their lives to caring for and working with animals! See pictures below. Special thanks to our special guests: Dr. Maureen Ward, DVM, Veterinarian | Harrisonburg Animal Hospital; Caroline Clem, Fisheries Biologist Technician | Department of Wildlife Resources: Victoria Major, Owner/Horse Trainer | VM Equestrian; Amanda Atwell, Owner | Aristocat Cafe: Aaron Cleveland, Director of Engagement and Madison Spiess, Development Associate | Harrisonburg-Rockingham SPCA; Officers Geoffrey Bechtel and Joey LeZotte, Animal Control Officers | City of Harrisonburg Animal Care and Control
Saturday, March 29
Build & Design
It was so much fun meeting the skilled professionals who bring designs and environments to life! See pictures below.
Special thanks to our guest presenters: Dwaine Caldwell, electrician | Enlit Electrical Group; Daniel and Pam Hailey, plumbing industry | 2 Brothers Plumbing; Caitlin Morgan, architect | Moseley Architects; Luke Rogers, realtor | Funkhouser; Real Estate Group; Kathleen Stoehr, contractor | S&K Contracting; Marcia Zook, exhibit designer | Explore More Discovery Museum
