Alabama Water Watch was excited to participate in the Family STEM Career Connect Day at the Opelika Public Library, hosted by Quanthub and the East Alabama STEM Ecosystem! The fair brought together STEM-focused organizations from Auburn University and across Alabama, offering families a chance to discover exciting careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
AWW staff members Amy and Sydney hosted a hands-on table where families could learn about the fascinating world of creek critters (benthic macroinvertebrates).
Kids and parents alike enjoyed…
Meeting some of the preserved creek critters we study in our waterways…
...playing a matching game to learn about the lifecycle of some critters…
… and drawing their favorite critter or creating their own critter to add to the creek!
It was a wonderful opportunity to spark curiosity about Alabama’s waterways and inspire the next generation of water stewards!