verde valley news – The Verde Valley STREAM Council is excited to announce the return of the annual Verde Valley SciTech Festival. This exciting community event aims to inspire the next generation of STEM enthusiasts and leaders, with 62 free events taking place throughout the month of February across the Verde Valley. Bring your family to this celebration and discover the diverse opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

With a mission to foster community engagement and collaboration in STEM education, the festival aims to provide children and families with quality, free educational experiences. This festival highlights the great STEM resources available here in the Verde Valley by partnering with various community organizations.

Last year’s festival was a huge success, attracting more than 1,500 attendees from across the region. This year promises to be even bigger and better, offering opportunities to connect with a variety of STEM organizations while participating in hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and interactive exhibits.

This year’s festival includes SciTech Institute, Science Vortex, Friends of the Verde River, Arizona State Parks, Cottonwood Public Library, Camp Verde Community Library, Community Library Sedona, Clark Memorial Library, Cottonwood Community Nature Center, and Verde Valley Archeology. Center, Northern Arizona Audubon, Yavapai County Flood Control District, Yavapai Exploration Science, NAU PLANETS, UA School of Mining & Mineral Resources, City of Sedona Parks & Rec, Cottonwood Oak Creek School District, Camp Verde Elementary School, Clarkdale Jerome Elementary School, Sonoran Reptile, Verde Valley Conservancy, Arizona Science Center, tGen North, and Tuneni.

would you like to join!

Don’t miss this great opportunity to explore the fascinating world of STEM! With events happening all over the Verde Valley, there’s something for kids of all ages to enjoy.

For more information, please visit https://sciencevortex.org/vvscitechfestival2025/.

Festival Kickoff Extravaganza: February 1st, 10:00-1:00, Science Vortex

About the Verde Valley STREAM Council
The Verde Valley STREAM Council is dedicated to promoting educational opportunities in science, technology, research, engineering, arts, and mathematics throughout the Verde Valley.