THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~~ February 18, 2022 (LSNews) The Thunder Bay Science Festival is back for its tenth annual festival of science, technology, and fun! Taking place in person from Saturday, February 19 to Saturday, February 26. The Thunder Bay Science Festival shines the spotlight on science among children, teens and adults by offering an opportunity to celebrate science in a fun, interactive and welcoming setting for all ages.
The Thunder Bay Science Festival group of partners includes the City of Thunder Bay, Parks Canada, Sleeping Giant Brewing Company, EcoSuperior, the Thunder Bay Public Library, and Science North as the managing partner.
Join your community for engaging, fun science events throughout the week including activities with a Bluecoat virtual talk, Outdoor Science Fun Day, Take & Make science kits, and Northern Nature Trading! Join us at the Thunder Bay Waterfront for a Science at Snowday on February 19th. This annual event organized by the City of Thunder Bay is a great way to get outside for some fun this Family Day weekend.
The full agenda can be found at sciencenorth.ca/science-festivals and Thunder Bay sciFest
2022 Science Festival Events
Science at SnowDay on the Waterfront
Come visit Science Festival partners at SnowDay on the Waterfront! This annual event organized by the City of Thunder Bay is a great way to get outside for some fun this Family Day weekend. For additional SnowDay information visit:
thunderbay.ca/en/recreation/snowday.aspx
Date: Saturday February 19th , 2022
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: Free
Location: Thunder Bay Waterfront
Nerd Nite
Join us for an exciting night of nerding out at Sleeping Giant Brewing Company. Entertaining speakers, science experiments, and knowledge testing trivia with Trivia-Master Dave await! Register at the link below to reserve your spot!
Date: Wednesday February 23rd 2022
Time: 7pm- 9pm
Cost: Free- Register here eventbrite.ca/e/265394902297
Location: Sleeping Giant Brewing Company, 712 Macdonell St Thunder Bay ON, P7B 4A
Ripples and Riddles: Lake Superior Trivia
Do you have what it takes to cross the Lake? Join Parks Canada for an evening of virtual trivia, voyaging through Lake Superior’s natural and cultural heritage. Sink or swim as you test your knowledge of the big lake’s many stories!
Date: Thursday February 24th, 2022
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free- Register here eventbrite.ca/e/265401953387
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Virtual School Visits with EcoSuperior
Hey teachers! Science Festival partner EcoSuperior offers virtual school programs for students in grades 2, 4, 6, and 8! Engage your students in hands on science learning this Science Festival week by booking one of these fantastic programs. Check out additional program details here:
http://sciencenorthnfp.sharepoint.com/.../EQCNRV...
and email [email protected] to book!
Date: Tuesday February 22nd to Thursday February 24th, 2022
Location: Online
Ask A Scientist Virtual School Visits
Connect your students one-on-one with a Science North Bluecoat for a free 30-minute Ask a Scientist virtual visit! These sessions are a chance for your students to ask our Bluecoats anything- and a great opportunity to explore literacy as your students think about open-ended versus close-ended questions, what makes for an engaging and dynamic conversation and so on. Available for grade 3, 5 and 7 classrooms- please email [email protected] to book your session!
Date: Wednesday February 23rd and Thursday February 24th, 2022
Location: Online
Northern Nature Trading Virtual School Visits with Thunder Bay Public Library
Check back soon for registration details!
Date: Friday February 25th, 2022
Location: Virtual via zoom with student kit pickups at library branches
Rock Talk Virtual School Visits with Thunder Bay Public Library
Book this classroom connection during the Thunder Bay Science Festival for a story and an introduction to Northern Nature Trading. Suitable for grades JK/SK, grade 1 and grade 2. Each student will receive a welcome package. Email [email protected] or call 345-8275 ext. 7302 to book your spot. Limited spots available.
Date: Friday February 25th, 2022
Outdoor Science Fun Day
Come on out to Cascades Conservation Area for an afternoon of exciting science shows and engaging science activities in the great outdoors!
Date: Saturday February 26th, 2022
Time: 1pm-4pm
Cost: Free
Location: Cascades Conservation Area
Science Make & Take Kits
Available for pick up from library branches throughout the week
Check back soon for more details!
For any questions regarding the festival, if you are interested in sponsoring the festival, or would like to be considered as an exhibitor or partner, you may contact us at: [email protected]
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