Special Storytime Reading of Magic in a Drop of Water

Saturday, March 29, 2025

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Have some fun with Author Julie Winterbottom as she reads her new book, Magic in a Drop of Water: How Ruth Patrick Taught the World about Water Pollution during a very special science story time.

Academy scientist Dr. Ruth Patrick was a freshwater ecologist that dedicated her life to developing methods to monitor water pollution and to understanding its effects on aquatic organisms of all kinds. Check out Ruth Patrick’s pith helmet and microscope that she used out in the field. Stop by the gift shop to purchase the book and have it signed by the author.

This week will feature a family-friendly science story and a fun hands-on diatom craft to try.