Science Saturdays

Get Down and Dirty at Science Saturdays!

Stop by the Garden between 10 AM & 1 PM and learn about your local watershed!

April 26th: Lichen Up Close
Come explore the world of lichens! Lichens come in so many colors and shapes, and are often hard to identify due to their complexity. Come look at a variety of lichens under a microscope and learn how to identify them. 

May 31st: Owl Pellet Investigation 
When owls hunt, they swallow their prey whole! That means they ingest feathers, bones, claws, and many other things they are unable to disgust. As a result, a few hours after eating, they cough up what is called an owl pellet. It’s a small pellet made of anything the owl ate that it can’t digest. Come join us in examining owl pellets to see what interesting bones, teeth, and feathers can be found. 

June 28th: Water Quality Testing
What makes water-ways healthy enough for wildlife to thrive? How do scientists test for healthy water-ways? Learn what conditions salmon and other wildlife need and test three different water sources to see if they meet those conditions! 

July 12th: Macroinvertebrate Surveys 
Drop in times at 10am, 11am, and 12pm. Join us in surveying Johnson Creek’s macroinvertebrates. Dawn your boots and get in the creek to learn about crawfish, mayflies and more!

August 30th: Soil Science 
Come learn what makes healthy soil! Test the moisture, ph, and temperature of different soil samples, and learn the effects these factors can have on the ecosystem.