Tardigrades, also called water bears, are tiny organisms capable of incredible resilience. But when these cute critters aren’t busy withstanding scorching temperatures, intense radiation, or the vacuum of outer space, they’re living right here in our native ecosystems! 

We’ll try to track down these incredible survivalists and get a closer look through the microscope at just how much life is happening in the microscopic.

Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2-4 pm

Meet: Classroom inside the Visitor Center

Fee: Included in regular KNC admission; KNC Members free!

Audience: All ages