Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

Flower bouquets and potted plants displayed on a blue floral tablecloth at an outdoor earth day celebration at ScienceWorks

What a day!


Last Saturday, April 18, ScienceWorks was thrilled to welcome our community for a vibrant Earth Day celebration filled with science, music, hands-on learning, and plenty of sunshine. With beautiful spring weather and a fantastic turnout, our outdoor campus was buzzing with families, community partners, performers, and curious learners of all ages.


Guests explored hands-on sustainability activities, connected with local organizations doing important environmental work, played our EcoQuest game, enjoyed bubble tables, visited food trucks, and took home free plants.


Throughout the day, our plaza came alive with incredible performances from the Helman and Ashland Middle School Choirs, Siskiyou Violins, Elbow Room Taiko, Rogue Valley Peace Choir, and Ruby Johnson. Thank you to these talented performers for sharing your gifts with our community.


We are deeply grateful to the many community organizations, vendors, and volunteers who helped make this event such a success. Earth Day is a reminder that caring for our planet is collective work, and we loved seeing so many local groups come together to share resources, ideas, and inspiration.


And of course, a huge thank you to our generous sponsors whose support made it possible for us to offer this event free of charge. Your investment helps make science education and community celebration accessible to all.


Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. We loved seeing so many families learning, laughing, and connecting outdoors.


Be sure to scroll through the photos below to relive the fun — you might even spot yourself!


Stay curious, and happy Earth Day 🌎

Flower arrangements displayed on a blue tablecloth at an outdoor earth day celebration at ScienceWorks
Two people at a community outreach booth under a blue tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
Children making crafts at a table outdoors, with an adult helping and supplies spread across the table.
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
Outdoor table display with teal planters, clipboards, and red cups at an earth day event
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
Blue bowl of soil with colorful handmade plant markers and paper flowers outdoors
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
Wildlife rescue booth with bird photos, brochures, and plush animals on a colorful table under a white tent
Taiko Drummers in black perform outdoors with large wooden drums under a white canopy in bright daylight
People drawing at an outdoor community booth under a canopy, with tables and potted plants.
Outdoor food stand with orange umbrellas and people ordering from a colorful menu sign
Two people stand by a pink-and-blue street cart with colorful menu signs outdoors.
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
People dancing outdoors in a group, raising their arms on a sunny scienceworks plaza
Outdoor band performing in blue shirts under a white canopy, with a seated audience nearby on a sunny day
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
Outdoor string ensemble performing under trees, with a conductor leading musicians beside a tent.
People chatting at an outdoor festival under blue canopies in a sunny parking lot
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
People browsing a National Forest booth under a green canopy at the earth day celebration at scieneworks
People gathered around a table under a canopy looking at a 3D model of the cascade range at the earth day celebration at scienceworks
People gathered around a table under a canopy looking at a 3D model of the cascade range at the earth day celebration at scienceworks
People at an outdoor booth under a green canopy, sharing items on a table and talking.
People chatting at an Ashland Food Co-op booth under a tent at the earth day celebration at scienceworks
Woman crouches with child at outdoor market, sorting food and other waste into bright buckets and boxes.
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
People at a community outreach booth under a white tent, with children gathered around tables of materials.
People gathered under a black canopy at an outdoor event with mountains in the background.
A child playing with soil at an event booth under a blue canopy
People browsing and sampling food at an outdoor event under a brown canopy
Two people examining a topographic display at an outdoor event booth under white tents

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