THUNDER BAY - Living on the shores of the largest fresh water lake in the world, it’s important for people of all ages to be aware that what we do on land, impacts what lives under the water off shore.
On Sunday, EarthCare Thunder Bay, along with Confederation College, Let’s Talk Science, EcoSuperior, and Science North, hosted Water in Nature, a free event for families to learn more about water ecosystems, water runoff, and insects and reptiles that call fresh water lakes and rivers home.
“We are hoping kids will learn nature based solutions to overcome some of our water challenges we are facing in the 21st century,” said Amy Coomes of EarthCare Thunder Bay. “We can teach kids how to protect our water, especially here on Lake Superior. Our Great Lakes are a very important source of water.”
There were many interactive displays for the kids to try, including examining aquatic insects under a microscope, seeing how water runoff enters lakes and rivers, and meet Terry the Turtle.
“Everyone learns in different ways and having hands on learning activities really helps kids understand the importance of what we are doing here and how they can help,” Coomes said. “We want to make sure that water is clean going into our lakes so all the animals and invertebrates in our water are protected.”
The Water in Nature event capped off Water Week, an international awareness campaign to protect rivers, lakes, and oceans around the world.
