Thursday, September 14, 2017

16th Annual Santa Fe Children’s Water Fiesta, Sept. 19-20 at the Convention Center



16th Annual Santa Fe Children’s Water Fiesta
Water Conservation Office Educates 4th Grade Students
About the Vital Role Water Plays in Our Daily Lives

WHAT: 16th annual Santa Fe Children’s Water Fiesta, sponsored by the City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Office.  Hundreds of fourth graders from throughout Santa Fe will gather at the convention center September 19 & 20 for interactive learning and fun. In addition, the Passport Program which takes classes on the path of water in Santa Fe will launch during the Water Fiesta.

WHERE: Santa Fe Community Convention Center

WHEN: September 19th and 20th, 9:55 am to 1:00 pm
WHY: During the event students will learn about all facets of water, from conservation and wastewater to ecosystems, watersheds and pollution. Experts will present water-related facts, concepts and values through fun, hands-on learning activities.
The classes are designed to cover core teaching curriculums in math, science, social studies, language and visual arts, and health and wellness. Santa Fe public school fourth-grade teachers were invited to apply for either the Water Fiesta or the full Passport Program earlier this month.
WHO: Last year, approximately 650 students participated in the Water Fiesta. This year, with the launch of our Passport Program and the addition of Peer Educators from local high schools, we anticipate having approximately 800 students participate in this event.
The City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Office organizes the fiesta with help from state, federal and non-profit organizations involved in water issues. Presenters include representatives from Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico Office of the State Engineer, the Surface Water Quality Bureau of the New Mexico Environment Department, U.S. Forest Service, New Mexico State University, The City of Rio Rancho, Keep Santa Fe Beautiful, Buckman Direct Diversion and City Water and Wastewater Divisions.

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