The UC Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) is back with its monthly feature, Cincinnati Science Roundup. Check out events and news related to science happening in June from PEWS, our collaborators, and community partners around Greater Cincinnati!
Thomas More Biology Summer Seminar Series
Thursday, June 4th – Thursday, July 16th. 7:00-8:00pm. Thomas More University Biology Field Station Lodge: 8330 Mary Ingles Highway, California, KY.
Join Thomas More University Biology Field Station to explore a diverse range of topics of importance to environmental conservation, education, and stewardship efforts.
- June 4th – Dr. Austin Russell, “Scales, feathers, mud, and microbes: An Integrative Journey Through Animal Biology and Ecology“
- June 11th – Hailey Oldfield, “From Degree to Drinking Water“
- June 18th – Molly Pope, “From Field Stations to Recreation: Exploring River Careers“
- June 25th – Matt Wimmers, “Where Curiosity Leads: Turning a Passion for Fish Into a Career with Freshwater Mussels“
- July 9th – Jamie Tsiominas – “Early Warning, Rapid Response: Protecting the Ohio River“
- July 16th – George Gramza – “An Early Career in Aquaculture: Feeding the World’s Populations while Preserving Natural Stocks“
Cincy Climate Week
Monday, June 8th- Sunday, June 14th.
Summit: Friday, June 12th. Sharonville Convention Center
Green Umbrella is launching the first Cincinnati Climate Week, June 8–14, 2026 — a week of events, ideas, and climate solutions happening across Greater Cincinnati.
The week is anchored by the Midwest Sustainability Summit on June 12 at the Sharonville Convention Center, featuring nearly 100 speakers, 20 breakout sessions, exhibitors, art, performances, an EV showcase, and keynote speaker Dr. Rebecca Carter. Cincinnati Climate Week also includes the Green & Healthy Schools Symposium on June 13.
Explore workshops, tours, networking events, festivals, volunteer opportunities, and more throughout the week. Economic inclusion tickets are available, and limited exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities remain.
View the full calendar at CincinnatiClimateWeek.org and the and Summit program at MidwestSustainabilitySummit.org
Classes at the Civic Garden Center
Throughout June. The Civic Garden Center: 2715 Reading Rd Cincinnati, OH 45206.
The Civic Garden Center offers a variety of classes and programs focused on helping people grow food, nurture ecology, and create community through conservation, horticulture, and urban agriculture. This month’s classes include:
- Tuesday, June 9th, 6:00-7:30pm:Â Compost Basics
- Saturday, June 20th, 9:00-11:00am: Mindful Birdwatching with the CHPL Bird Nerds
- Tuesday, June 23rd, 6:00-7:30pm:Â Build Your Own Terrarium
- Saturday, June 27th, 10:00am-12:00pm: Plants for a Purpose (the first 2026 HUB Garden class, held at the Melrose Medicinal Garden)
Check out even more classes and programming from the Civic Garden Center here!
Horticulture Summer Camp (for adults!)
Saturdays from June 13th to August 1st (except July 4th), 9:00am-12:00pm. The Civic Garden Center: 2715 Reading Rd Cincinnati, OH 45206.
Summer camp isn’t just for kids! Want to build your horticulture skills and knowledge in a relaxed, playful setting? Join us for Horticulture Summer Camp!
This seven-week educational experience led by CGC Horticulturist Julie brings adults out into the garden to rediscover the magic of summer while learning the fundamentals of horticulture. We’ll explore topics related to soil health, plant biology, backyard ecology and garden maintenance. No matter your age or skill level, we’ll help you find the joy in gardening!
Each week will feature a mix of classroom time, games and outdoor activities. The series will conclude with a capstone garden designed and planted in Hauck Botanic Garden by you and your fellow campers!
LEGO® Jurassic World: The Exhibition
Exhibit now open! Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati.
Embark on an immersive adventure like no other. Featuring more than 50 massive dinosaurs, iconic scenes and interactive props made from over six million LEGO® bricks, LEGO® Jurassic World: The Exhibition invites you to relive the magic of beloved stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise as you embark on a thrilling journey across Isla Nublar.
- Walk through the iconic gates to the park
- Venture into the baby dinosaur enclosure where a life-size baby Brachiosaurus awaits
- Come face-to-tooth with Triceratops, Velociraptors, T. rex and more
- Create your own hybrid dinosaur in the DNA laboratory
- Add your own plate to a communal mystery mosaic
- Show off your building skills with over 2.5 million LEGO® bricks
The Brickman team spent more than two years and 10,000 hours building LEGO® Jurassic World: The Exhibition, making it one of the most ambitious exhibitions The Brickman team has ever created. This is a not-to-be-missed experience for kids and adults alike.
Green & Healthy Schools Symposium
Saturday, June 13th, 8:30am-6:00pm. Rockdale Academy, 335 Rockdale Ave Cincinnati, 45229. Register now!
The Green & Healthy Schools Symposium will bring together visionary school district leaders- students, educators, and school foodservice staff- city officials, health agencies, and partner organizations to explore systems for sustaining outdoor learning and environmental practices throughout the school district. If you, your school district, or organization is looking for strategies to work together on realizing shared priorities, this conference is for you!
Science Time Cincinnati
Wednesday, June 17th, 6:00-8:00pm. Fibonacci Brewing Company, 1445 Compton Rd. Cincinnati.
Science Time supports science and learning about all branches of science. Monthly laid-back educational meetups, everyone welcome!
Science Harvest
Wednesday, June 17th, 4:00-7:00pm. Northside Farmer’s Market, Hoffner Park, 4109 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati.
Science Harvest is a local science outreach initiative of the Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS). This program strives to share science with local communities through two-way conversations about science and hands-on science activities. Scientists bring bring hands-on activities and demonstrations to share with people of all ages to the Northside Farmer’s Market in Cincinnati monthly.
This month, plant and take home your own flowers!
Destination Monarch
Open now through August 9th. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati
Join us as we follow the incredible journey of one of the nature’s most iconic pollinators-the monarch butterfly! Trace their epic migration across the United States and into Mexico, where they find refuge in the Oyamel Fir Forests for the winter. Discover the science, beauty, and wonder behind this remarkable voyage. Wander through the vibrant landscapes in and around Krohn, bursting with color and inspiration.
Learn how you can make a difference-explore simple, impactful ways to protect pollinators in your own backyard and beyond. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with nature and make a lasting impact on the environment. Let’s celebrate the pollinators that help our world bloom!
