The City of Oakley kicked off its 13th Annual Oakley Science Week Saturday at Creekside Park where youths were able learn the importance of protecting and preserving Marsh Creek. They were also treated to activities and were able to observe a red tail hawk and and owl.
The event had more than 100 people in attendance with another family event scheduled for Sunday at Big Break at the Delta Visitor Center.
This yearʹs program will run through April 12 with 7 more free interactive workshops.
Today: Delta Science in Action! April 6 at 10:00 am
Big Break on the Delta Visitor Center (Patio area), 69 Big Break Rd
Participants will conduct water testing with the results posted to the World Water Testing site. Children will learn about the wildlife that live in and near the delta and enjoy some bird watching at the park.
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The following activities are geared towards children ages 5-11.
Lego Engineering April 7 at 4:00 pm
Gehringer Elementary School, 100 Simoni Ranch Rd
Children will learn about the principles of engineering while building a LEGO model of a sailboat and a lighthouse. (Please be on time to this workshop, late arrivals may not have the opportunity to build the models, participants do not take the models home).
Mad Science April 8 at 3:30 pm
Laurel Elementary School, 1141 Laurel Rd
The “Mad Scientists” will bring a variety of activities for the participants to experiment with. Topics will include the “Bugs”, “Optical Illusions” and “Super structures”. Children will receive a “take‐home” activity.
Fit 4 Fun! April 9 at 4:00 pm
Oakley Recreation Building, 1250 O’Hara Ave
A variety of interactive workshops will teach children the importance of good nutrition and fitness in a fun setting. There will be fitness based games, crafts and giveaways.
Oakley’s Own OWLS April 10 at 3:30 pm
Big Break on the Delta Visitor Center, 69 Big Break Rd
Children will learn about the importance of owls in our community in the new Big Break Interpretive Center. Participants will have an opportunity to dissect owl “pellets” to investigate the owl’s diet.
The Reptile Kingdom April 11 at 3:30 pm
Vintage Parkway Elementary School, 1000 Vintage Parkway
Python Ron is back with a host of live reptiles and insects. Children will see iguanas, skinks, a monitor lizard, corn snakes, boas, a 15’ yellow python and more.
Extreme Delta – Delta Birds of Prey! April 12 at 10:00 am
Ironhouse Sanitary District, 450 Walnut Meadows Dr
The Native Bird Connection will bring a variety of live raptors to teach children and their families the importance of these magnificent birds in our ecosystem. There will be live owls, hawks, falcons and perhaps an eagle! The Ironhouse Sanitary District will offer hayrides to tour their facility. Several stations will be set up with water testing and other experiments and activities
