Make school fun with our Scientists on the Go packets! Our newest one is "Why are Snowflakes Unique?" Follow along with at-home activities that kids can do on their own with minimal parent supervision, and common household items. Go to wetsciencecenter.org/scienti…. ☃️

Why do salmon need snow? Salmon need cold water that has a lot of oxygen. The warmer the water, the less oxygen it can hold. A smaller snowpack in the mountains, and heavier rains in fall and winter mean less snowmelt in the summer to keep streams cool. nexusmedianews.com/climate-c…

How do snowflakes form? Why are they all unique. Design, create, and learn all about snowflakes with "Snowflake Science", our latest Scientists on the Go theme. Find STEM activities and a snow-themed packet at wetsciencecenter.org/scienti…. ❄️ #winterSTEM #homeschoolscience

Preventing food waste with kids is possible! Keep food out of the trash with an "eat now" shelf, serving leftovers for a snack, or planning meals together. Teach them the value of food by growing food, cooking together, and sharing with the community. 🍌🥦 reducereuserenewblog.com/how…

Find inspiration for creative and personal DIY gifts at our Scientists on the Go website. Our theme "Simplicity for the Holidays" includes upcycled crafts, and wrapping paper ideas to reduce waste this holiday season. 🎁 wetsciencecenter.org/scienti… #wastefreeholidays #zerowastegift

How can your gifts stand the test of time? A personalized coupon book can replace small, forgettable gifts with opportunities to build connection and memories. Gifts like acts of service or experiences make lasting impacts, and reduce waste. 🎁 holidappy.com/gift-ideas/hom…

Make holiday crafts and decorations with what you already have at home. Like this cute, recycled gingerbread man! Find more ideas for "Simplicity for the Holidays" at wetsciencecenter.org/scienti…. #wastefree #zerowasteholidays meaningfulmama.com/toilet-pa…

The four levels of climate action describe how you can get involved however suits you. Lifestyle, value, community, and systems change all feed into each other. Let go of the weight of the world, and nurture where you naturally have power for impact. 🌎 medium.com/climate-conscious…

Try "Simplicity for the Holidays," our newest Scientists on the Go theme. There are holiday activities for every kind of family to re-imagine wrapping paper, find inspiration for DIY and zero-waste gifts, and make upcycled holiday decorations. ♻️✨ wetsciencecenter.org/scienti…

Downtown Olympia is ready for you to visit and enjoy the holiday festivities at your own pace. Explore with 12 days of complimentary parking, snow and free hot cocoa on weekends, art installations and selfie scenes, and perks for shopping local. ☃️ thurstontalk.com/2020/11/23/…

Zero waste gifting is an opportunity for creative gifts and experiences that foster more memories and reduce our carbon footprint. Books, board games, and park passes are all great options. If you need a toy, try sustainable or second hand products. 🎁 zerowastenerd.com/zero-waste…

The possibilities are endless when repurposing your holiday leftovers. What is your favorite leftovers meal? Share with us in the comments. 😋 #wastefreeholidays anaffairfromtheheart.com/hol…

Take our scavenger hunt to LOTT's Hawk's Prairie Reclaimed Water Ponds with Scientists on the Go. Can you hear a bird singing? Will you find all the kiosks? Visit wetsciencecenter.org/scienti… for this, and more "Meet Your Freshwater Friends" activities. #outdooreducation

Give your holiday feast grease a second life as biodiesel! Year-round, take your fat, oil and grease (FOG) to Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center to be recycled. Find out how to protect your pipes at ow.ly/Zk1r50CsMp0.

What are you and your family thankful for? Here's an activity to take you outside, then showcase every little moment of gratitude - be it a warm meal, snuggles from a pet, or the changing seasons. 🤗 premeditatedleftovers.com/na…

Want to make more memories and cut back on waste this year?Thurston Climate Action Team has tips for lowering your green house gases over the holidays, with alternatives full of fun and family time. 🎁 thurstonclimateaction.org/20…

Did you know duckweeds are the smallest flowering plants known? And they love water rich with nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, so they filter the water they live in! ☘️ salishmagazine.org/10-things…

"When students learn about how even famous scientists struggled, they began to see that learning and growing from setbacks is part of a successful professional journey." Get them started with a book! 📚 kqed.org/mindshift/45253/14-…

"Meet Your Freshwater Friends" with Scientists On the Go! Explore underwater life. Build a beaver dam. Become a stream bug with South Sound GREEN. Enjoy a pond-themed snack. 🦗🏞️ All of this at wetsciencecenter.org/scienti…. #handsonlearning #homeschoolscience #outdooreduation

Scientists on the Go with "Down the Drain and Then What?" Engineer a wastewater filter, follow the treatment process, and travel back in time with toilets. Print or fill it out online. Find it at our website with other elementary school packets. wetsciencecenter.org/scienti…