A free 3-session indoor STEM & Sustainability program where participants explore the local sewer system through hands-on activities, simulations, and real-world environmental learning.

About the Program

“The Hidden Network” introduces participants to the unseen systems that keep our communities healthy and sustainable.

Through interactive challenges and build-based projects, participants will learn how wastewater is managed, treated, and transformed. A hands-on opportunity to explore pathways into green technology and environmental careers.

Program Sessions

Session 1: Sewer System Simulation

• Simulate blockages in mock sewer systems and learn about proper waste disposal

Session 2: Wastewater Treatment

• Build water filtration models to understand how wastewater is cleaned.

Session 3: Resource Recovery

• Simulate biogas creation and test biosolids to see how resources are recovered from waste.

Program Details

• Ages 12-18

• Format: Indoor, hands-on sessions

• Duration: 3 hours per session

• Cost: FREE to attend

• No prior experience required