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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.

Nov 16, 2020

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Help create the next aha! moment

Thank you from all of us at Saturday Academy for staying with us during these unprecedented times. It has been a challenging year on every level – I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.

Screenshot from the online ASE Symposium with interns presenting their work

Nov 11, 2020

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ASE Success - Made Possible Online!

Despite the uncertainties presented by COVID-19 and the unexpected need to transition to an online platform, 61 virtual internships provided STEM career opportunities for high school students across Oregon. Though it seemed impossible to virtually deliver the same quality apprenticeships that define the ASE program, this summer it proved not only to be possible but also deeply enriching for mentors and mentees alike.