Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival took over Marden Park May 22 to 28
Annual, week-long festival brings government, industry and educators together to teach students in Grades 2 to 5 the importance of groundwater and their role in its protection and conservation
ABOVE LEFT: Ryan Pereria and Jas Alegre from Jacob Hespeler Secondary School in Cambridge taught students about the importance of shutting off the tap while brushing their teeth in order to preserve water. ABOVE RIGHT: Grade 2 student Daniel Hernandez from Southridge Public School in Kitchener gave it his all at this station at the Groundwater Festival on May 27. Photos by Robin George
TOP LEFT: From left, Leia Ahmed and Eris Ostrum got hands on in an activity showcasing rainfall in forests. TOP MIDDLE: Students from Waverley Drive Public School in Guelph posed for a picture. TOP RIGHT: These students learned about the many creatures which reside in local waterways. CENTRE LEFT: Tom, from the City of Guelph wastewater collection team, spoke to students about proper toilet flushing and showcased how he would inspect and unclog a blocked sewer pipe. ABOVE RIGHT: This student got the chance to get a microscopic look at the various organisms which live in our fresh water streams, lake, rivers and ponds. Photos by Ellouise Thompson
