Upcoming Special Events
March 28, 2026 5:30pm-8pm
Age 21+
Drop in for an engaging and social wine experience at EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum, where curiosity meets the glass. This guided tasting will explore three iconic Italian red varietals from Piedmont—Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto each offering a distinct expression of place, structure, and personality.
Designed for wine lovers of all experience levels. We’ll introduce each grape, discuss what makes it unique and compelling, and encourage open conversation as guests discover the language that best describes what they taste. Whether you’re new to Italian wines or already a devoted fan, the emphasis is on exploration, enjoyment, and connection.
The evening will be led by Isaac Ketcham, wine professional with Synergy Fine Wines and Atlasta Solar Center, who brings a relaxed, conversational approach to wine education that emphasizes discovery over formality.
Wine purchases at the conclusion of the event are entirely optional. For those who choose to buy a case, 15% of proceeds will be donated back to the museum, supporting science education in our community. We are grateful to Fisher's Liquor Barn and Atlasta Solar for sponsoring the event and making this experience possible.
Come taste, learn, and connect—through wine, conversation, and shared curiosity.
Event Details:
- Dates: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM- Arrive, mingle and explore the museum
- 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM- Guided wine tasting
- Cost: Tickets are $55 (excluding fees) which includes wine and food. Buy tickets here.
- Location: EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum (1400 N 7th St, Grand Junction)
Thank you to our sponsors.
Insect Week - April 5-11
Insect Week celebrates the incredible, often overlooked heroes of our ecosystem. From pollination to soil health, insects are the foundation of a resilient planet and a stable food chain. Join us as we get to know about small creatures that make a massive impact. From Bug Night at EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum or a guided insect hike in the monument, there's something for everyone!
All events are free!
Monday, April 6- Bug Night at the Museum
6pm-8pm- Come kick off Insect Week with a special night at EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum. “Want to find out what all the buzz is about?”
6pm-7pm- Check out all kinds of insects, up close and personal. There will be a dozen special tables to visit with fun activities and even some insects to meet. Tabling organizations include RiversEdge West, Xerces Society, Palisade Insectary, Colorado National Monument, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and more!
7pm-7:45pm- Celebrate Insects!- special talk by Melissa Schreiner, CSU Extension entomologist.
Additional Info on Talk: Join Mel Schreiner, an entomologist from CSU Extension in Grand Junction for a fun evening of learning about the value insects offer our many ecosystems, farms, and people! Mel will introduce entomology and different groups of beneficial insects to the audience! The audience will have a chance to "Ask an Entomologist" and learn from the museum specimens in the Western Colorado Insect Collection.
About Mel: Mel Schreiner is a CSU Extension entomologist in the Tri River Area helping to address insect education in Colorado agriculture, natural resources, and urban spaces. She is an insect photographer, illustrator, and naturalist born and raised in Colorado. Mel helps provide insect identification support to western Colorado and beyond.
Thursday, April 9- Meet the Bees with Amy Dolan, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist for the Xerces Society
7pm-8pm at the Confluence Center
Additional Info: Many of us know about the importance of honey bees and are fascinated by their colonies and communication. But did you know there are thousands of other bees out there with a variety of life cycles and survival strategies? Join Amy Dolan, Conservation Biologist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, to get introduced to some of our native bees, hear their stories, and learn what you can do to help them!
About Amy: Amy Dolan is an Endangered Species Conservation Biologist for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and the coordinator of the Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas. She has a MS in entomology from Montana State University where she studied insects associated with huckleberry plants and the bumble bees of Montana. Most of her career has been spent as a middle and high school science teacher. She joined the Xerces Society and moved to Grand Junction in 2024.
Friday, April 10- Mosquito Science Night with the Grand River Mosquito Control District
5:30pm-6:30pm at the Confluence Center
Join the Grand River Mosquito Control District for an eye-opening exploration into the secret lives of our most notorious summer neighbors. Discover the cutting-edge science used to track local populations and learn how our team works year-round to protect public health in the Grand Valley.
Saturday, April 11- Field Day & Guided Hikes
1.What’s Buggin’ You?- iNaturalist Training and A Walk on the Riverfront Trail
-iNaturalist powerpoint by Richard Alward at 9:30am and walk afterwards to practice id-ing insects and other species
-9:30am-11am
-Sign up through One Riverfront's Website.
2. A Bugs Life with Colorado National Monument Ranger, Raven Patrick
-3pm- 2 mile hike to waterfall
-Sign up though CNMA website
Thank you to our event sponsor.
