South Slave Research Centre

The STEMspace will have reduced hours this Monday, August 24th. Thank you for your understanding!

Join us next Wednesday at the STEMspace to put your STEM knowledge to the test!
Top 3 on the podium will win a prize!!🏆
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 1:30 – 4:00 pm
📍 Aurora College – STEMspace (Room 143)
👥 Ages 8+

Tinkerlab TOMMOROW!!
👕Join us to design and create your own t-shirt or tote bag! Learn how to use the Cricut and heat press, and walk away with your own unique design.
📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 1:30 – 3:00 pm
📍 Aurora College – STEMspace (Room 143)
👥 Ages 8+

Come learn how to use the Laser Cutter!

Get creative! We have many fun colours of acrylic as well as wood to use for crafting keychains, earrings, pendants, or anything else you can think of!

📅 Tuesday, August 25th
⏰ 7:00 - 9:00 pm
📍 Aurora College - STEMspace (Room 143)
👥 Youth of ages 14 - 29
🍽️ Snacks will be provided!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Family Fun in the Garden – Garden Tour with Molly! We had a wonderful group of 17 people come out to explore and enjoy the garden.

We explored the sunflower maze, checked out the bean tent, admired our growing pumpkins, and even sampled some delicious fresh beans, peas, and kohlrabi! 🫛🥬🎃

Stay tuned for our next garden tour in September! We hope to see you there!

Happening this afternoon at 3pm. Join us for Family fun in the Garden.

🌻 Join us this Sunday at the Community Garden! 🌱

Bring the family for a Family Fun Garden Tour with Molly

⁉️Are you interested in the condition of waterways around Fort Smith?

If so, we have the opportunity for you! The South Slave Research Centre's STEM team is partnering with Environment and Climate Change and Parks Canada to provide youth of ages 14 - 29 years old the chance to learn about water stewardship and gain hands-on experience in testing water for chemical analysis, biological indicators, and more!

Complete this form to sign up for a field trip to the Salt River Day Use Area, WBNP.
https://forms.gle/GkMtHsGfE3RNpERL9

Trip information:
Wednesday, August 19, 8:30 am to 5 pm
Starts in town, travelling as a group to Salt River Day Use Area
Transportation and food will be provided!
More details will be provided to participants

Do you love science and hands-on, land based learning? There are still a couple spots at this year's ENRTP Field Course for high school students!

Find the registration package here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Da_Z86Gn2if2GVDzrOjKVcBBtZqBAe-Z/view?usp=sharing

Apply now! Spaces are limited! All expenses are covered from Fort Smith!

Explore the power of magnetism in this weeks Tinkerlab!
🧲 Create your very own magnetic slime and watch it respond to the pull of a magnet!
📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 1:30 – 3:00 pm
📍 Aurora College – STEMspace (Room 143)
👥 Ages 8+