Family Science Time

Join the Environmental Science Center for our drop-in family science time. Each session features a different STEM topic with hands-on activities and crafts to keep your kids learning all year long! Stop by during any part of our event time to be a part of the fun. These programs are open to all ages, but best recommended for families with scientists grades K-5.

April 18: Earth Day Celebration!

Activities include:

• Seed Bombs: Create a ball of seeds out of soil and paper to throw in your garden or hard-to-reach spaces that need more plant coverage. The seeds that will be used are native to Washington which will attract our local pollinators!
• Worm Exploration: Learn about the different types of soil in our world and the importance of composting. You’ll also get a close look at nature’s wiggly decomposer!
• Trashy Timeline: Test your knowledge on how long it takes for different kinds of trash takes to decompose in our world
• Design A Climate Solution: Draw or write a way you can help protect our environment. It can be as simple as picking up trash or dreaming big like designing a robot that can absorb carbon dioxide! Don’t forget to share what you’ve designed!
• Additional activities: Sustainability-themed children’s books, Native Plant crayon rubbings, and a Nature Scavenger Hunt you can take home!

Program Themes

• January- weather science
• February- bird science
• March- plant science
• April- Earth Day science
• May- gardening science
• June- insect & pollinator science