Sierra Streams Institute will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with a free community event on Saturday, May 16 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Pioneer Park in Nevada City. The event will bring together art, music, and hands-on science to showcase three decades of watershed research, restoration, and education across the Sierra Nevada.
The Sierra Streams 30th Anniversary Science Fest will turn Pioneer Park into an outdoor hub of discovery. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, collect aquatic insects from Little Deer Creek, examine them under microscopes, and learn about water quality and ecosystem health.
Interactive exhibits including a flowing stream table and science activity stations will help everyone understand how watersheds function and why protecting them is important for environmental and community health. Musicians and artists will also be present to celebrate the connection between science, creativity, and stewardship of the Sierra Nevada landscape.
Sierra Streams Institute, founded in 1995, has become a regional leader in watershed science. The organization conducts water quality monitoring, ecological research, forest restoration projects, and science education programs throughout the Sierra Nevada.
The 30th Anniversary Science Fest will highlight Sierra Streams’ hands-on science education work and invite the community to participate in the discovery. The event is free and open to the public, offering the opportunity to meet local scientists, enjoy interactive exhibits, music, and art, and learn how community science helps protect the region’s natural resources.
By bringing together science, creativity, and community engagement, the event aims to inspire a shared commitment to protecting the Sierra Nevada’s natural resources for future generations.
For more information about the event or Sierra Streams Institute’s work, visit www.sierrastreamsinstitute.org.
About Sierra Streams Institute: Sierra Streams Institute is a nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to understanding and protecting the watersheds of the Sierra Nevada. Through environmental monitoring, ecological restoration, and community science programs, the organization works to ensure healthy rivers, forests, and ecosystems for both people and wildlife.
