WaterWays Science Festival set for Saturday
The city of Cape Coral will host an interactive festival this weekend that focuses on the importance of local water.
The city is inviting all members of the public to the third annual WaterWays Science Festival on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Cultural Park.
This free, family-friendly event will include educational activities and games that focus on the importance of local waterways. Attendees will learn about local, regional, and global water concerns.
“The WaterWays Science Festival is a chance for the community to learn just how important our water resources are to life in Cape Coral,” said Public Works Deputy Director James Breakfield. “It’s a free, family-friendly day with live animals, hands-on experiments, arts and crafts, and activities designed for all ages, including neurodivergent-friendly options. We hope residents leave with a deeper understanding of local, regional, and global water issues and how our daily actions impact the health of our waterways. Our goal is that people walk away inspired to enjoy our waterways responsibly and to take simple steps at home that help protect these shared resources.”
This science festival aims to encourage community action on environmental issues that affect residents through activities, games, and art.
Educational opportunities will include interactive exhibits and activities designed to inform residents about water conservation, pollution prevention, and the ecological significance of local waterways.
“Water touches almost every part of life here, from recreation and wildlife habitat to our local economy and quality of life,” Breakfield said. “As a city, we feel a strong responsibility to protect these waterways, and the festival is a way to connect residents with the science, stewardship, and simple everyday practices that make a difference. By bringing the community together around education, games, and art, we’re encouraging people of all ages to become partners in conserving our water resources for future generations.”
City officials said throughout the day, attendees can enjoy live demonstrations, water lab experiments, boating education and safety tips, and fun opportunities to learn about water quality, conservation, and pollution prevention.
“Guests can get up close to live animals, take home mangroves and native plants, and meet environmental groups and volunteers who can help them stay involved throughout the year,” Breakfield said. “For kids especially, getting to do real experiments, talk with scientists and educators, and see how our canals connect to the larger ecosystem can spark a lifelong interest in science and environmental stewardship.”
The event features:
• Live animals
• Mangrove and native plant giveaways
• Volunteer opportunities
• Arts and crafts
• A mermaid experience
• Hands-on water laboratory experiments
• Boating education and safety information
• Food trucks
• Neurodivergent-friendly activities
For more information, visit capecoral.gov.
Cultural Park is at 528 Cultural Park Blvd.
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