The city of Cape Coral will host an interactive festival this weekend that focuses on the importance of local water.<\/p>\n
The city is inviting all members of the public to the third annual WaterWays Science Festival on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Cultural Park.<\/p>\n
This free, family-friendly event will include educational activities and games that focus on the importance of local waterways. Attendees will learn about local, regional, and global water concerns.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe WaterWays Science Festival is a chance for the community to learn just how important our water resources are to life in Cape Coral,\u201d said Public Works Deputy Director James Breakfield. \u201cIt\u2019s a free, family-friendly day with live animals, hands-on experiments, arts and crafts, and activities designed for all ages, including neurodivergent-friendly options. We hope residents leave with a deeper understanding of local, regional, and global water issues and how our daily actions impact the health of our waterways. Our goal is that people walk away inspired to enjoy our waterways responsibly and to take simple steps at home that help protect these shared resources.\u201d<\/p>\n
This science festival aims to encourage community action on environmental issues that affect residents through activities, games, and art.<\/p>\n
Educational opportunities will include interactive exhibits and activities designed to inform residents about water conservation, pollution prevention, and the ecological significance of local waterways.<\/p>\n
\u201cWater touches almost every part of life here, from recreation and wildlife habitat to our local economy and quality of life,\u201d Breakfield said. \u201cAs a city, we feel a strong responsibility to protect these waterways, and the festival is a way to connect residents with the science, stewardship, and simple everyday practices that make a difference. By bringing the community together around education, games, and art, we\u2019re encouraging people of all ages to become partners in conserving our water resources for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n
City officials said throughout the day, attendees can enjoy live demonstrations, water lab experiments, boating education and safety tips, and fun opportunities to learn about water quality, conservation, and pollution prevention.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGuests can get up close to live animals, take home mangroves and native plants, and meet environmental groups and volunteers who can help them stay involved throughout the year,\u201d Breakfield said. \u201cFor kids especially, getting to do real experiments, talk with scientists and educators, and see how our canals connect to the larger ecosystem can spark a lifelong interest in science and environmental stewardship.\u201d <\/p>\n
The event features:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Live animals<\/p>\n
\u2022 Mangrove and native plant giveaways<\/p>\n
\u2022 Volunteer opportunities\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Arts and crafts<\/p>\n
\u2022 A mermaid experience<\/p>\n
\u2022 Hands-on water laboratory experiments<\/p>\n
\u2022 Boating education and safety information\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Food trucks<\/p>\n
\u2022 Neurodivergent-friendly activities<\/p>\n
For more information, visit\u00a0capecoral.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cultural Park is at 528 Cultural Park Blvd.<\/a><\/p>\n