The Bakken Bulletin
News and Views for Volunteers
SPECIAL EDITION -- BEST DAYS!  
You Are the Difference!
What's Happening
at
Best Days?
 

The Bakken's 

Best Days are a wonderful chance to help us inspire a passion for science.

 

Individuals, groups, teams, and families are all encouraged to sign up for a volunteer shift 

(or 2 or 10!)

 

Here's some brief info on each of the days.  For more information on each day's activities,

 click here !

 

 

Science - On Tuesday, July 22nd, The Bakken celebrates science by offering a variety of activities ranging in themes from biology to computer science.

 

Technology - On Wednesday, July 23rd, we will recognize the impact of technology on our modern lives with experiments and experiences involving solar and wind energy technology, medical device innovations, arduino tutorials and nano science.

 

Engineering - On Thursday, July 24th, engineers of all ages are welcome to participate in special programming that include invention challenges, energy generation, creative problem solving and exploring what makes things work, or not work.

 

Art - On Friday, July 25th, we will investigate the complex intersections between science and art by offering a closer look at music, theater and movement-based art.

 

Math - On Saturday, July 26th, The Bakken will delve into some of the mysteries of mathematics.  Activities will include fractal painting, brain teasers, math magic, weights and measurement estimations and giant Sudoku games.

ons of our unique museum and help us inspire a passion for science. 

 

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100 Volunteers Needed!
JULY 22nd -- July 26th

 

 

OUR BIGGEST AND BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!


The Bakken Museum is heating things up in 2014 with the new STEAM-themed Best Days! Coinciding with the Minneapolis Aquatennial, from July 22nd through July 26th, visitors will enjoy free admission and a bounty of fantastic programming! Each day will focus on a different part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), in hopes to further the community's interest in these important subjects.

 

At least 12 volunteers are needed  each day 

from 10:30 am to 1:45 pm. 

At least 12 volunteers are needed each day 
from 1:15pm to 4:30 pm.

Please consider volunteering at our signature event.  We anticipate attendance to average nearly 700 people a day.
Sign up yourself.  Encourage friends, colleagues, family, and classmates to volunteer as well.  Anyone who volunteers (or gets others to volunteer) will be entered in a drawing for cool prizes!

Signing up is easy!  We are using Volunteer Spot to help with scheduling.  The sign up will give you details of the day, automatic confirmation and reminders!
 or
If you prefer not to use this tool, 
  

or call John @ 612-926-3878 extension 220

At The Bakken, We Alway Have Good Days.
But from July 22nd through July 26th
We Will be Having Our
BEST DAYS!
AND YOU CAN HELP US MAKE THESE THE 
BEST BEST DAYS EVER!
Thanks for everything you do!
We would not be The Bakken
without the power of you.

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