The Notre Dame Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility (ND-LEEF) will host its Science Sunday event on Sunday, September 27th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick’s County Park (50651 Laurel Road, South Bend).
Science Sunday is an annual event that offers adults and children of all ages a chance to explore ND-LEEF and discover the extensive range of environmental research conducted at Notre Dame.
Faculty, students, and community partners will lead demonstrations and hands-on activities, covering a variety of topics, including:
- Fish of the St. Joseph River: Live and up close
- Fossil Makers: Create a piece of the past
- Scoop & See: Explore the underwater life found in ponds
- Watersheds: Groundwater, surface water, rain water, oh my!
- Into the Prairie: Native plants and crafts
- Greenhouse Gas Detectives: Measuring what you can’t see in water
- Amphibians & Reptiles: Learn what's living in your backyard
- and more…
This event is free and open to the public.
As part of the Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative, ND-LEEF is a unique global research facility featuring interconnected stream, pond, and wetland ecosystems embedded in St. Patrick’s County Park. For more details, visit environmentalchange.nd.edu/resources/nd-leef.
Event venue
St. Patrick's County Park, 50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN 46637, United States
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