Science by the River-Wisconsin Rapids Science Festival

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is a free event that engages and connects community members with science and the Wisconsin River through hands-on learning expereinces and demonstrations.

🧪🌿 Science by the River is almost here! Join us Saturday, October 18th from 10am to 1pm along the beautiful Wisconsin Ri...
10/16/2025

🧪🌿 Science by the River is almost here! Join us Saturday, October 18th from 10am to 1pm along the beautiful Wisconsin River Trail in Wisconsin Rapids for a day of hands-on science, nature, and community fun!

📍 Use the map below to plan your adventure—there are 14 discovery stations to explore from Hanson Park to Lyon Park, with activities for all ages!

☔ Rain or shine, the event is on—just come dressed for the weather!

⚠️ In case of severe or inclement weather, we’ll cancel the event and post updates right here on Facebook.

🎉 Don’t miss this free, family-friendly celebration of curiosity and learning!

🚰💧 What’s in Your Water? Find Out Instantly! 🧪🌿Stop by the Citizens Water Group station at Science by the River to get y...
10/15/2025

🚰💧 What’s in Your Water? Find Out Instantly! 🧪🌿
Stop by the Citizens Water Group station at Science by the River to get your private well water screened for nitrate — just bring a sample in a clean container! Chat with friendly volunteers and learn more about keeping your drinking water safe.

👥🔍 A simple test, a big impact for your health and community!

🦉🔍 What’s Inside an Owl Pellet? Let’s Find Out! 🪶👀Join Bird City Wisconsin at Science by the River for a hands-on advent...
10/14/2025

🦉🔍 What’s Inside an Owl Pellet? Let’s Find Out! 🪶👀
Join Bird City Wisconsin at Science by the River for a hands-on adventure in bird biology! Dissect owl pellets to uncover what these mysterious hunters eat, then spread your wings and compare your arm span to some feathered predators.

🎯💫 You’ll be hooting with excitement!

📡🌍 Tune In to the World — and Beyond! 🚀🔊Join the Heart of Wisconsin Amateur Radio Group at Science by the River for a ha...
10/13/2025

📡🌍 Tune In to the World — and Beyond! 🚀🔊
Join the Heart of Wisconsin Amateur Radio Group at Science by the River for a hands-on radio adventure! Send Morse code, explore digital signals, and maybe even connect with the International Space Station — all powered by real FCC-licensed operators.

🎙️🔧 Discover the science of global communication in action!

🎨🌸 Professor Petal’s Paint Lab is in Bloom! 🔬🌼Unleash your inner artist and scientist at Science by the River! Explore t...
10/12/2025

🎨🌸 Professor Petal’s Paint Lab is in Bloom! 🔬🌼
Unleash your inner artist and scientist at Science by the River! Explore the chemistry of color with flower petal pigments, then experiment with lemon juice and baking soda to make your masterpiece change hues.

🧪✨ A vibrant blend of art and science — perfect for curious creatives of all ages!

🎃🔬 Spooky STEM & Smart Solutions! 🧠🛠️Step into the Einstein Project’s Mobile Design Lab at Science by the River! Explore...
10/11/2025

🎃🔬 Spooky STEM & Smart Solutions! 🧠🛠️
Step into the Einstein Project’s Mobile Design Lab at Science by the River! Explore how Design Thinking powers science and creativity, and make your own Halloween-themed STEM project to take home.

👻✨ Perfect for curious minds who love to build, tinker, and solve problems!

🍎🌽 Ready, Set, Harvest! 🌾🥕Get hands-on at the Food + Farm Exploration Center's Discovery Station during Science by the R...
10/10/2025

🍎🌽 Ready, Set, Harvest! 🌾🥕
Get hands-on at the Food + Farm Exploration Center's Discovery Station during Science by the River! Learn how to tell when fruits and veggies are ripe, explore their journey from farm to table, and dig into the science of agriculture in our community.

👩‍🌾👨‍🔬 Fun for all ages — don’t miss it!

🎉Science by the River is almost here!Join us on Saturday, October 18 from 10 AM - 1 PM along the riverfront trail in Wis...
09/24/2025

🎉Science by the River is almost here!

Join us on Saturday, October 18 from 10 AM - 1 PM along the riverfront trail in Wisconsin Rapids for a free, outdoor celebration of science and nature.

🧪Enjoy hands-on activities at over 15 discovery stations - including a mobile design lab with a make and take project, aging deer, Ham Radio and Morse code, FREE nitrate screening for private well water...and so much more!

WOW!! We sure had fun at Science by the River this year and we hope you did too!😄Thank you to our planning team and Clea...
10/08/2024

WOW!! We sure had fun at Science by the River this year and we hope you did too!😄

Thank you to our planning team and Clean Green Action for helping make this year's event possible, and to Incourage Community Foundation for supporting Science by the River!

We'll see you again next year, scientists 🔬🧪🌟

Don't forget to join us tomorrow at Science by the River!!!📢Swing by our Science by the River tables at Ben Hanson Park ...
10/04/2024

Don't forget to join us tomorrow at Science by the River!!!

📢Swing by our Science by the River tables at Ben Hanson Park or the Farmers Market to get a bingo card and some free give aways! You'll get a special prize for getting a bingo😄

Did you know that it takes a village to protect and restore Wisconsin's great water resources?! Swing by the Petenwell a...
09/29/2024

Did you know that it takes a village to protect and restore Wisconsin's great water resources?! Swing by the Petenwell and Castle Rock Stewards (PACRS) booth at Science by the River on Saturday, Oct. 5th to learn how this group of citizens is working to protect our water quality and fisheries!

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