WaveMakers: Youth Environmental Science Lab
Tue, Mar 31
|The Lab at Surf Skate Science
Ready to go beyond the textbook? WaveMakers empowers middle and high school students to explore environmental science through real data, real scientists, and real solutions—preparing the next generation of ocean changemakers.
Time & Location
Mar 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Lab at Surf Skate Science, 3701 NE 5th Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334, USA
About the Event
Grades 6–12 | 7 Weeks | Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
WaveMakers: Youth Environmental Science Lab is a hands-on, future-focused environmental science course for middle and high school students who want to move beyond learning about problems and start designing real solutions.
Built for students who see themselves as changemakers, this lab blends science, stewardship, and career exploration through real-world experiences. Using curriculum from the Guy Harvey Foundation, students will dive into marine and environmental science while learning directly from scientists, conservation leaders, and field professionals doing the work today.
Throughout this 7-week lab, students will:
Explore marine ecosystems, coastal environments, and human impact
Learn how scientists collect data, monitor ecosystems, and study environmental change
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