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Apr 30, 2021

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Let’s Explore, Build and Create Together this Summer

Summer learning still looks different in 2021. Slowly, schools and businesses are transitioning back to in-person with the availability of COVID-19 vaccines. We are happy to be continuing to offer virtual learning, and are extremely excited that there will be in-person offerings for our students as well.

Apr 29, 2021

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Letter from Our Executive Director - April 2021

Spring has arrived! There is nothing like warm weather and sunshine to make me want to try a little chemistry. I’ve included a handout and instructions you can download below on how to do an easy elephant toothpaste reaction. This clever reaction is a beautiful demonstration of how a catalyst can speed up a reaction and create a glorious mess. I encourage you to try the experiment al fresco and watch the rainbow of foam brighten up your day!

Mar 4, 2021

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Discovery Signature Cocktail: The pH-antastic Flower

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Feb 1, 2021

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Letter from Our Executive Director

2021 – it’s finally here! And for many of us in the Portland area, we were gifted with a little bit of snow towards the end of January. While it didn’t stick, it inspired me to make some instant ice. I’ve linked to a handout with instructions and questions to ask while creating your very own ice sculpture.

Dec 21, 2020

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New Adventures for Saturday Academy’s Laura Elmore

“Wilderness is more than a natural place, more than a place for recreation. It is a place for inspiration.” — National Park Service

Our very own Chief Development and Marketing Officer, Laura Elmore, embarked on an exciting expedition this January. Laura will be touring all 62 National Parks as part of her personal journey to explore and share methods for healing in nature or ecotherapy.