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Enjoy a Week of Free Northern Nevada Events for Science Enthusiasts of All Ages

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Submitted by lisa_624 on Mon, 04/11/2022 - 13:04

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Northern Nevada Science & Technology Festival, April 26-30, 2022
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"Science and technology are such a big part of our community and this is an opportunity for local organizations to share their love of STEM with the next generation of scientists, biologists, and engineers." *Craig Rosen, Co-Director Northern Nevada Science and Technology Festival
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The Northern Nevada Science & Technology Festival is a week-long community celebration of innovation happening April 26-30, 2022. The festival inspires and connects families and students with the power of science and technology through a series of free, family-friendly events hosted by educational organizations throughout Northern Nevada.

“We’re excited to once again host this celebration of science and technology happening throughout the region,” said Craig Rosen, Co-Director Northern Nevada Science and Technology Festival. “Science and technology are such a big part of our community and this is an opportunity for local organizations to share their love of STEM with the next generation of scientists, biologists, and engineers.”

Some of the free public events planned for this year include:

How an 11-Year-Old Boy Scout is Saving the Planet

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Submitted by paige.galeoto_230 on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 12:46

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Meet Diego Madani and his non-profit treesRus
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See what happens when a 11-year old boy scout decides he wants to help save the planet. Watch this story of Diego Madani, a Northern Nevadan who is planting trees to combat climate change.

Giving Off Good Energy — Meet Priya Dey-Sarkar

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“You can make service part of your job no matter what it is. Whether it’s customer service, fixing drainage pumps for a large neighborhood, or preparing a climate resilience plan, there is always an opportunity to serve another human being.” *Priya Dey-Sarkar
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Priya Dey-Sarkar brings a lot of good energy to Northern Nevada, both in her work as an energy engineer and as a Bhakti yoga teacher.

As an energy engineer, and Bhakti yoga teacher, Priya Dey-Sarkar’s life may at first glance seem at odds with itself. But she only sees how connected it all is. “No matter what I do, I work with energy — helping it flow from point A to point B,” Dey-Sarkar explains.

Goat Sharing for Good

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Local Business Features Green (and Adorable) Way to Mow Grass and Improve Fire Safety
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“I told my wife that they’re going to be livestock, not pets. Then, there I was feeding the baby goat with a bottle.” ~ Vince Thomas
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Goat Grazers is an innovative goat-sharing business founded by Vince Thomas. The herd may be rented by property owners to "mow" grass or clear around structures for defensible, fire-resistant spaces. Goats can reach steeper and rockier terrain where machines cannot roll, do not add hydrocarbons or noise to the air, promote the growth of native plants, and are more economical than machinery in most cases. And they are just plain cute.

It can definitely be a great deal of work to clear a defensible, fire-resistant space around structures during wildfire season. But don't tell that to the animal “employees” of one local goat-share herd, who are perfectly content to munch on what they consider candy — nuisance invaders like perennial pepper weed.

“They love coming to work … and they enjoy what they do,” said Vince Thomas, founder and owner of Goat Grazers, based in Sparks, Nev.

Reno Food Systems is Bringing Tomatoes and Kale to a Park Near You

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In 1948, 20 million backyard Victory Gardens produced 8 million tons of food, 41% of all vegetables consumed in the nation. Together we can transform our food system. * Reno Food Systems
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One group is working to turn underutilized public spaces into food-producing farms. The idea is taking root.

You’ve likely noticed the surprisingly “rural” piece of land at the corner of Mayberry and West McCarran. You may have seen cows or sheep grazing there over the years. And, more recently, vegetables growing in neat rows alongside a farm stand. What you’ve seen, in the midst of a suburban Reno neighborhood, is Reno Food System’s Park Farm at Betsy Caughlin Donnelly Park.

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