Sustainability
Think about how you can help the planet at a variety of events this year at the Atlanta Science Festival. We’ll have events about food sustainability, water conservation, recycling and more, taking place March 10-25.
From Tears to the Sea! | March 11th 1:00 PM
Presented by Little Shop of Stories
Come hear local author (and 8th grader!) Alex Huynh talk about her book From Tears to the Sea and how water conservation inspired her art! Learn more about water conservation and make art with us at the accompanying collage workshop!
No registration necessary.
Insect Bingo Scavenger Hunt | March 18th 10:30 AM
Presented by WunderGrubs
Join WunderGrubs to explore the super powers of bugs! We’ll start our insect exploration with a bingo scavenger hunt and then tour our mealworm vertical farm in Midtown near Piedmont Park on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail. You’ll hear all about how mealworms can be used to help solve many of today’s environmental problems as a food, feed, and fertilizer, plus so much more! Bonus: buggy treats for you to taste!
This event is repeated on at 1:00 PM the same day.
Water, the Source of Civilizations | March 11th 2:00 PM
Presented by Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University
What can works of art tell us about a culture’s relationship to water? Civilizations throughout time and across the globe have responded in different ways to the excess or scarcity of this most important and precious of molecules. Enjoy a guided tour of the collections of Emory’s Michael C. Carlos Museum, engaging with works of art that relate directly to water in daily life, religious ritual, and more.
This event repeats on March 18.
Southside River Rendezvous | March 18th 9:00 AM
Presented by Finding the Flint, Flint Riverkeepers, South River Watershed Alliance, Chattahoochee Riverkeepers, American Rivers
Meet us for the Southside River Rendezvous to explore Atlanta’s three rivers – the Chattahoochee, the Flint, and the South River! You’ll discover some of the Southside’s hidden freshwater features, learn how to collect water samples and watch scientists perform water quality testing! Southside River Rendezvous is part of an on-going effort to collect water quality data, increase awareness and protection of Atlanta’s three rivers.
Taking Out the Trash | March 11th 10:00 AM
Presented by Groundwork Atlanta, West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Explore the efforts underway in the Proctor Creek watershed to reduce the volume of trash entering the creek and help partners develop solutions to this problem. This interactive workshop will include a brief tour of a trash trap on the creek, an overview of the trash tracking data process, and hands-on activities for you to explore and share your solutions to reduce trash across the community and keep it out of the creek.
Grow Up! | March 11th 10:00 AM
Presented by Produce’d Incorporated
Grow Up with Grow Blocks! Grow Blocks are small, efficient hydroponic systems that fit right in with your home décor and produce enough food to feed your family. They use up to 95% less water than traditional gardening. They also cut down on how far food travels to get to you. This means they’re a great environmentally-friendly option! Join us for a guided tour of our farm where you’ll learn all about Grow Blocks. Come and “Grow Up” with us!
This event is repeated on March 11 at 1:00 PM, March 12 at 10:00 AM, and March 12 at 1:00 PM.
CHaRM Recycling Tour | March 14th 10:00 AM
Presented by Live Thrive Atlanta’s CHaRM
Have you ever wondered what to do with dated electronics or old bottles of household cleaner? What about textbooks, old cans of paint, or even an old mattress? Join us for a tour of <a href=”https://livethrive.org/charm/”>Live Thrive Atlanta’s CHaRM</a> (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) Facility, where you’ll learn about what happens to our waste and how to make sustainable changes in your household.
Build a Sustainable Lego City! | March 11th 12:00 PM
Presented by MODA
What is sustainability, and how can this concept help us create better cities for people and our planet? Learn about sustainable design and how we can use it to make cities cleaner, quieter, safer, healthier, and more accessible.
After touring our exhibits space, you’ll be challenged to add to our sustainable Lego city with your own building or feature. Let’s see how awesome we can make our city together!
Community Science for Change | March 18th 1:00 PM
Presented by Emory’s HERCULES Exposome Research Center
Impact your neighborhood through Science! Communities across Atlanta have partnered with the Emory HERCULES Exposome Research Center to tackle local environmental health issues. Step into the shoes of these citizen scientists and experience the tools and methods used to track contaminants, monitor water quality, test air samples, and more. Explore the impacts that citizen scientists all across the city have had on their communities, and see how you could be the next!
10 Ways to Help the Planet with CCPL | March 18th 2:00 PM
Presented by Cobb County Public Library System
Impact your neighborhood through Science! Communities across Atlanta have partnered with the Emory HERCULES Exposome Research Center to tackle local environmental health issues. Step into the shoes of these citizen scientists and experience the tools and methods used to track contaminants, monitor water quality, test air samples, and more. Explore the impacts that citizen scientists all across the city have had on their communities, and see how you could be the next!
Journey of Our Water | March 22nd 10:30 AM
Presented by Fulton County, Veolia Water, D. Clark Harris Inc.
Ever wonder where our water comes from and what happens to water before and after we use it? Come take an educational journey through the Johns Creek Environmental Campus and learn about the entire water treatment cycle! Watch millions of gallons of water journey through the process of treatment; learn about the latest in treatment technology, all while touring a state-of-the-art treatment facility. See the pipes and actual treated water and learn about where it goes when it’s all cleaned. A perfect opportunity to find out how your water is kept clean and safe!
