Let's talk about water!

Things have been pretty busy over here at ESD the last few weeks.  We have a lot going on, but we're gearing up to start doing some more education events again. Check out the list below to see where you can find us.  Stop by and say hi!

Saturday, July 13 8-12: Barkers Island Farmer's Market (learn more here)

Wednesday, July 17 5-8 PM: Fairlawn Ice Cream Social (details here)


Sunday, July 21 11:30-4: Lake Superior Day Celebration at Barkers Island! Celebrate the greatest lake with music, crafts for kids, artwork, and other family friendly activities.  Check it out here.

Tuesday, July 24 2-3 PM: Superior Public Library Summer Series Event. I will be leading an activity to teach kids at the library about the water cycle. They'll also make some crafts to take home so they can remember the water cycle long after!

As always, you can find out what's happening by checking our calendar or visiting our What's Going On? webpage.

Written by Jillian Schubert Edwards

Educational opportunities

Last week, Wendy wrote a post about bringing 5th graders in to tour the wastewater treatment plant (it even made the newspaper).  We offer educational opportunities to groups of all kinds, ages, and sizes.  In addition to wastewater treatment plant tours, we can do presentations about just about anything relating to stormwater, wastewater, or pollution.  We're also always looking for groups to help with storm drain stenciling, which is a fun, outdoor activity designed to remind people that water going down storm drains isn't treated before entering lakes and streams.  Basically, if you can dream it up (and it has to do with water), we can try to make it happen.  We could even do a webinar presentation on a topic if you didn't want one in person.
Another resource is our educational material.  If you want to learn a bit more about water, you can visit the "Educational Material" tab on this blog.  I've uploaded information for adults in addition to fun activities for kids.  If you would like to work with us or want more information about a particular subject, please let us know!  You can call 715-394-0392 and ask for Jillian or Wendy.  Otherwise, send an email to Jillian or Wendy.

-Written by Jillian Schubert Edwards