The Notre Dame Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility (ND-LEEF) will host its Science Sunday event on Sunday, September 27th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick’s County Park (50651 Laurel Road, South Bend).

Science Sunday is an annual event that offers adults and children of all ages a chance to explore ND-LEEF and discover the extensive range of environmental research conducted at Notre Dame.

Faculty, students, and community partners will lead demonstrations and hands-on activities, covering a variety of topics, including:

• Fish of the St. Joseph River: Live and up close
• Fossil Makers: Create a piece of the past
• Scoop & See: Explore the underwater life found in ponds
• Watersheds: Groundwater, surface water, rain water, oh my!
• Into the Prairie: Native plants and crafts
• Greenhouse Gas Detectives: Measuring what you can’t see in water
• Amphibians & Reptiles: Learn what's living in your backyard
• and more…

This event is free and open to the public.

As part of the Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative, ND-LEEF is a unique global research facility featuring interconnected stream, pond, and wetland ecosystems embedded in St. Patrick’s County Park. For more details, visit environmentalchange.nd.edu/resources/nd-leef.