The Santa Maria Utilities Department announced the start of three new educational programs for Science Saturdays at the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. The subjects include vermicomposting, paper making, and storm water management.
“These new programs will connect young people and families with professional scientists and expose them to a multitude of hands-on experiments that are both fun and educational,” Program Director Amy Blasco said in a release from the museum.
“It’s important for kids to have STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning opportunities outside of the classroom,” Blasco continued. “We’re excited to partner with Science Discovery and the city of Santa Maria to make this possible.”
Science Saturdays take place the second Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, located at 705 S. McClelland St, Santa Maria. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 7270.
This article appears in Jan 19-26, 2017.