Join us at IHE Delft Science Weekend
IHE Delft is taking part in the Netherlands-wide science festival Weekend van de Wetenschap! On Saturday, 5 October, the Institute welcomes curious visitors for hands-on experiments! We’ll have several stations at which visitors of all ages can learn about water in a fun and interactive way. All are welcome – bring your family and friends!
Activities include:
- Build your own aquifer
- Create a water-smart garden with Wavemakers United's water labs.
- Discover the power of worms and learn how to create your own wormery for the garden.
- Check out water-saving WC vortex technology
- Test the effect of dikes, dunes and breakwaters on extreme waves using Deltares' mini Delta Flume
- Try out the Wonen Onder Water challenge - Delfland (hhdelfland.nl)
- Clean dirty water using filtration
- Learn about water sharing using sticks and marbles in our watershed game
- Examine water up close through a microscope, bring your own sample
No registration is needed – All are welcome!
More information here.
IHE Delft has joined hands with Deltares, Wavemakers United and Hoogheemraadschap van Delftland for this event.
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