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Events

 

 

Writing Our World | Thursdays 5:30 to 7:00 pm

Adults of all experience levels are invited to join us for a free writing workshop series. We will explore our relationships to the natural world by drawing, improvising, storytelling, and, of course, writing. You will change the way you see the world, find an artistic community, and strengthen your creative habits – but don’t just take our word for it! Hear what a participant in last year’s workshop has to say:

“The Science Center’s writing workshop remains one of my favorite experiences of living in Sitka. I loved how we were encouraged to make writing about more than just putting words on paper (or screen). Each session we stretched the ways we are conditioned to take in the world around us and it really helped unlock my motivation to create.” – Brandon Saiz, 2024 workshop participant

The workshop meets on January 23, January 30, February 6, and February 13, 5:30-7:00pm at the Sitka Sound Science Center (834 Lincoln Street). Please contact Lina at lkapp@sitkascience.org with any questions.

 

Snorkel into Spring | Thursdays 8:00 to 9:30 am

Hone your cold-water snorkeling skills while exploring different underwater zones around Sitka Sound with a small group and trained Science Center staff. Plunge into 2025!

January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 7:30-9:00 am on Thursdays.

Series participants will qualify to attend a remote adventure snorkel over Spring Break! All Snorkel Gear provided, space is limited, must be 18+ to attend.

Cost: $80.00

E-mail Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org with questions.

 

Fab Friday: Recycled Arts | Fridays 2:10pm-4:00pm starting Jan 10th, Open to all Middle School students
Learn how to properly dumpster dive, try your hand at wearable art, make ceramics, and build a visual art piece out of totally recycled materials. Students will meet Sitka Sound Science Center and Youth Advocates of Sitka in the Blatchley Commons afterschool for a ride to the Science Center. Pick up is at 4 pm at the Science Center. Fab Friday runs on Fridays when school is in session.
E-mail Maia Carter at mcarter@sitkascience.org”

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Game Builders | Mondays 3:30pm-5:00pm starting Jan 27th, Open to all Middle School students
Think you have what it takes to create the next hit game? Play while you learn! Explore a variety of game types and build a game that will be played at one of our summer camps. Transportation from Blatchley and snacks are provided.
E-mail Maia Carter at mcarter@sitkascience.org”

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Steam Team | Thursdays 2:45pm-5:00pm starting Jan 30th, Open to 4th & 5th grade students
Study the waters where you live! Learn how to collect, analyze, and present data about the streams and rivers in Sitka. Transportation to Keet and snacks are provided.
E-mail Maia Carter at mcarter@sitkascience.org”

Register Here

Sitka Sprouts | Every Tuesday throughout the school year from 10:30 to 11:30am

Sprouts are on summer break and will resume in the Fall, check back soon for updates.

  • Plant the Seeds of Science in the next generation! Sprouts is a free, weekly preschool program that takes place every Tuesday morning from 10:30 – 11:30am at the Sitka Sound Science Center during the fall, winter, and spring months. This program is designed for children ages 3-5 years old and their parents. Each session begins with a story followed by a variety of hands-on crafts and activities related to the theme of the story. There is a new theme every week, so no worries if you miss a session. No registration is necessary, just stop on by!
  • Reach out to Kari Paustian with questions kpaustian@sitkascience.org