Mad Science Workshop For Ages 4-8 Registration Required

When you throw something out, what happens to it? Where does it go? How does it affect you, what can you do? In this Mad Science of Greater Boston workshop, The Dirt on Garbage, for children ages 4-8, we'll explore the answers to these questions!
Kids will examine commonly encountered materials and discover the rate at which they decompose. They will have a chance to study materials that don't decompose, and their new, environmentally-friendly counterparts. Finally, environmental consciousness will… Show more be raised when we explore a ?lake, and the things that could end up in it when people aren't careful with their garbage!
Each child will make and take home environmentally friendly art.
The workshop will be held on Saturday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library.
Registration is required. Beginning Monday, February 4th, register online, in person or by calling 617-376-2411. Due to space limitations, this program is limited to Quincy residents.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
Location: Main Library Community Meeting Room (ground floor)

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