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The Science Festival Trail had a great turnout! Everyone enjoyed the Robotics shelter, science/environmental organizations, music by Jodi Sussman Stanfield, and plenty of free food.
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Thank you to these great businesses and organizations that donated to help make this event a success!
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Thanks to the following for donations:
South Central STEM Hub
Greater Des Moines Botanical Center
Costco-West Des Moines
Rotellas-Des Moines
Fareway-Grand Ave-West Des Moines
HyVee-Mills Civic-West Des Moines
Dairy Queen-Grand Ave-West Des Moines
Chick-Fil-A -Jordan Creek-West Des Moines
Trader Joes-West Des Moines
McCallister’s Deli-West Des Moines
Shutterfly—Fort Mill, SC
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We had great volunteers for The Science Festival Trail!
WDM students were able to earn Silver Cord hours and we could not have done this without them!
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Our adult volunteers were amazing! A big thank you to:
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Kristine Barton
Terry Henderson
Diane Jones
Paula Mohr
Joe & Kristine Steimel
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We also had helpful friends and neighbors lending us canopies and tables.
Claire Celsi
Bill Graham
Mike Milligan
WDM Democrats
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Join Science Iowa for a family-friendly event promoting science literacy, conservation, and volunteerism. Walk, bike or run the 3.2-mile nature trail at Raccoon River Park and visit stations along the way and in the shelters for activities and opportunities to learn about science, the environment, and volunteer opportunities while enjoying LIVE music. Take-home craft and STEM activities will be available for the kids. Get your passport stamped at each station and you’ll earn a bag of fun treats and gifts as well as free hot dogs, ice cream and popcorn.
Free admission.
Science Iowa is a non-profit, non-partisan group supporting science in the public interest and evidence-based policies. Come join us for a day at the park!

