Online Registration for 2020 is now CLOSED. Don't worry, we still have space and you can register for workshops when you arrive at the event! Please arrive at 8:30am so that you will have time to get signed up before workshops begin.
What would you do if your water drinking supply became unsafe to drink? Learn about the many properties of water and the various methods for water quality improvement. Designed for hands-on learners, you will engineer a water filter to remove contamination and then compare your results.
Bee Aware
How do bees know where to collect pollen? Do flower petals have patterns that serve as guides for the pollinators? As bees move among flowers, they transfer the pollen which allows plants to produce seeds and flourish. Using microscopes and UV lights, you will dissect a flower and learn the parts that bees need to find to collect their pollen.
Coding 2 Create
You can become a tech creator and innovator by joining this workshop for an exciting journey into the world of coding. Learn a few commands and you’ll be creating new programs and manipulating the digital world around you.
DIY Success
Hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, nails and of course your own great imagination will be used to make a cool cedar plant caddy!With all parts provided, you will learn the name and proper use of tools during the building process and have fun doing it! Called the gardeners best friend, your caddy will go home with a pot and plant to finish the look!
Live Wire!
Have you ever wondered how your batteries are able to power your toys? Discover the fundamentals of battery technology to explore how to turn metals and solutions into electricity! Compete to make the strongest battery and complete a circuit for shockingly fun time!
Blow Me Away!
Did you know that tall buildings can sway in the wind? Civil engineers who design and build tall structures have to figure out how to keep buildings safe from such forces. It turns out that a rectangle shape isn’t the only one that works. Test your creativity in building your own paper “tower”. Will it withstand wind created by fans?
Unlock the fun and fascinating world of Olympian Hula Hooping in this dynamic workshop that blends movement, physics, and creativity. Fun, interactive and enlightening you will have a better understanding of the physics of motion, body mechanics and coordination as you dive into the science of hula hooping.
Rooting 4 U
Learn the science of plant growth and the role of fungi in ecosystems, plant health and even climate change. What are mycorrhizae fungi, developed by scientists here in Grants Pass? What is their significance in nature and their impact on horticulture? Plant a pot, with mycorrhizae, to take home so that you can observe it’s growth
