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DRBC Water Pollution Demo a Hit with Kids at Temple’s EarthFest

DRBC staff always enjoy when they get the opportunity to get out in the field and interact with the public. On Earth Day, April 22, DRBC brought its expertise to Temple University’s EarthFest, a free, annual outdoor celebration geared for kids of all ages showcasing hands-on learning activities.

Over the years, DRBC has been a frequent EarthFest exhibitor and was proud to again participate this year, using its Enviroscape model to teach about different sources of water pollution. The model is always a hit with kids, especially younger children, as it demonstrates in a visually engaging way the connection between land and water and what we all can do to help keep our waterways clean.

Held on its Ambler Campus in Montgomery County and hosted by the Temple University Center for Sustainable Communities, EarthFest celebrates Earth Day by promoting environmental awareness and protection using sustainable concepts, methods, and practices. This year’s EarthFest attracted nearly 7,000 students and featured more than 85 different exhibits. To learn more about EarthFest, please click here.

DRBC's Kate Schmidt uses the Enviroscape display to teach attendees about water pollution. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Donna Woolf has an attentive audience listening to her demo about how we can all keep our waterways clean. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Enviroscape is a big hit at EarthFest. We had several overflow crowds! Photo by DRBC.After the demo is complete, DRBC's Donna Woolf asks the kids what do they think they can do to keep the river clean. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Kate Schmidt talks to attendees about various sources of non-point source pollution that can have an affect on our rivers and streams. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Donna Woolf makes it rain on the construction site, showing what happens to the dirt if it is not properly contained on site; it goes to the river! Photo by DRBC.Temple's EarthFest draws large crowds every year. Photo by DRBC.Everyone has a good time at EarthFest! Photo by DRBC.