Bill Nye, also known as “The Science Guy,” spoke to a crowd of more than 300 Lamplighter members and the surrounding community at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science last week.

Nye talked about how his father’s love of sundials and mother’s interest in math piqued his interest in science. Nye, who is also executive director of The Planetary Society, also talked about the environment and saving the planet. He stressed how science can be used to educate the community about solar and wind energy to power homes and vehicles.

Nye spoke at the museum as a part of Lamplighter’s Dolores Evans Speaker Series.

Bill Nye and teachers Becky Logsdon and Ana Casanova

Bill Nye and teachers Becky Logsdon and Ana Casanova

Student Jodie Thompson meets Bill Nye

Student Jodie Thompson meets Bill Nye

Bill Nye and a guest take an iphone photo

Bill Nye and a guest take an iphone photo

Perot CEO Nicole Small and Lamplighter Head Joan Hill  welcome Bill Nye

Perot CEO Nicole Small and Lamplighter Head Joan Hill welcome Bill Nye