Fun, Family, and Exploration!
ESC offers a variety of activities, programs, and resources in Renton for families to build confidence exploring outside, participate in free hands-on science, and spend time learning lifelong stewardship skills. Programs range in experiences but have components for preK-middle school students, adults, and all family members.
Spring 2024 Events
Sustainability Fair
April 20: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join ESC and Renton Neighborhood Programs for this year’s Sustainability Fair at the Renton Community Center! Come celebrate Earth Day with hands-on science stations, learn about measures the city is taking to be more sustainable, and more during this family-friendly festival. Enjoy music, local food trucks, and more for all ages!
No registration, just stop by to participate!
Renton Library Story Adventures
April 25: 10:30-11:15 AM
Join ESC at the Renton Library for stories, movement, and science activities as we learn all about the science of Earth Day. Great for ages 2-5 with their caregivers.
No registration, just stop by to participate!
Earth Day Science Exploration
April 27: 12:00-2:00 PM
Join ESC at the Renton Highlands Library for hands-on science and crafts to celebrate Earth Day. Learn about our local plants, wildlife and ecosystems to become an environmental scientist during this drop-in science time! Great for all ages.
No registration, just stop by to participate!
Family Science Time!
May 2: 6:30-7:30 PM
Join ESC at the Family First Community Center in Renton for our drop in science time. Observe real bird nests, explore owl pellets and more to become an avian scientist! These programs are open to all ages, but best recommended for families with scientists in grades K-5th.
No registration, just stop by to participate!
Nature Story Time
May 10: 10:00-11:00 AM
Join ESC at the Family First Community Center in Renton for nature themed toddler story time. Join us for stories, movement, and science activities as we learn all about the wonderful world of bees. Great for ages 2-5 with their caregivers.
No registration, just stop by to participate!
Wildlife Science Exploration
May 22: 4:00-6:00 PM
Join ESC at the Renton Library for hands-on science and crafts to explore the world of wildlife science. Identify animal footprints, practice with binoculars, and more to become a wildlife scientist during our drop-in science time! Great for all ages.
No registration, just stop by to participate!
Renton Library Story Adventures
May 30: 10:30-11:15 AM
Join ESC at the Renton Library for stories, movement, and science activities as we learn all about the fantastic wildlife of the Pacific Northwest. Great for ages 2-5 with their caregivers.
No registration, just stop by to participate!
Family Science Time!
May 30: 6:30-7:30 PM
Join ESC at the Family First Community Center in Renton for our drop in science time. Go on our a nature walk around the community center to learn about the different plants, animals, and habitats. These programs are open to all ages, but best recommended for families with scientists in grades K-5th.
No registration, just stop by to participate!
Nature Story Time
June 14: 10:00-11:00 AM
Join ESC at the Family First Community Center in Renton for nature themed toddler story time. Join us for stories, movement, and science activities as we learn all about the science of the beach. Great for ages 2-5 with their caregivers.
No registration, just stop by to participate!
These programs are in partnership with the City of Renton, the King County Library System, and the Family First Community Center. May of these programs are funded by the generous support of King County Wastewater Treatment Division, King County Healthy Parks grants, and other partners.