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Connecticut Science Center, Latino Conservation Day

September 14 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT

In celebration of Latino Conservation Day, the Connecticut Science Center and UConn Urban and Community Forestry Extension are partnering to offer teens and their families a unique opportunity to explore career paths in conservation and environmental science. An interactive workshop promises an engaging and educational experience for all ages, while local organizations and community leaders will be on hand to provide fun activities, demonstrations, and valuable information.

WORKSHOP:

  • The Idea Station with UConn Urban and Community Forestry Extension | Dr. Mayra Rodriguez Gonzalez | Drop by the Idea Station and help build a greener, more sustainable city of the future!

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:

  • UConn Natural Resources Conservation Academy | Dr. Laura Cisneros | Learn how students are working to protect the environment
  • USDA | Vivian Felten & Geraldine Vega | Try your hand at a Rainfall Simulator
  • Hispanic Access Foundation | Evelyn Aviles & Norma Chairez-Hartell | Discover how this organization empowers and amplifies Latino leaders
  • Be an Ecologist | Science Center STEM Educators | Explore the biodiversity found right here on the Science Center plaza

Details

Date:
September 14
Time:
11:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
Website:
https://ctsciencecenter.org/events/

Venue

Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06103
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Phone
(860) 724-3623
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