WET Science Center hosts programs on seafaring, salmon and tardigrades 

The WET Science Center in Olympia is offering a lineup of programs this month on topics ranging from seafaring and salmon to the microscopic world of tardigrades. 

On Saturday, Sept. 6, families can learn the basics of nautical travel through hands-on activities involving map making, knot tying, flag decoding and lighthouse building. 

The Sept. 13 program focuses on tardigrades, which are eight-legged microscopic critters best known for their resiliency. Learn what makes them one of the world’s toughest animals and how they are able to survive even in the most extreme conditions. 

At 2 p.m. on the same day, visitors ages 10 and above may join a tour of the nearby wastewater treatment plant of LOTT Cleanwater Alliance. The tour will be American Sign Language-interpreted and requires participants to wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes. 

The last event of the month on Sept. 27 focuses on salmon, with activities about their life cycle, their journey from the stream to the sea, and lessons on how we could protect their habitat. 

The WET Science Center is at the center of LOTT’s education and outreach mission to inform people about the importance of protecting water resources. Through exhibits and activities, visitors learn about the water cycle, how LOTT treats and reclaims wastewater, and careers in the clean water industry. 

Outside the three events, the center located at 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, is open to the public on Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.