— Daily Freeman-Journal photo by Tyler Anderson. Kendall Young Library.

In a recent news release, the Kendall Young Library — in conjunction with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach — will be presenting the Conservation Station, Water Rocks!

The program is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14 at the library, located at 1201 Willson Ave., Webster City. The presentation is intended to create a new public awareness toward the many issues surrounding water.

This event is open to all ages. No sign-up is required.

Water Rocks! is a unique, award-winning statewide youth water education program. Through a combination of STEM and the arts, especially music, Water Rocks! educates, challenges and inspires young people toward a greater appreciation of our state’s water, soil and other natural resources.

Earlier this year, Water Rocks! visited South Hamilton Elementary School in Jewell. Last year, Water Rocks! appeared at All Cultures Equal, within summer reading programs at Hamilton County libraries and at Webster City Middle School.

The program, along with the Iowa Learning Farms conservation station, is part of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and is committed to conservation and educating Iowans about water quality.

“The Conservation Stations remain in high demand at county fairs, farmers markets and other community events because we help make the latest in science and research accessible and fun for visitors of any age, and we do it for free,” said Jacqueline Comito, Water Rocks! executive director. “Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are able to offer resources and information to Iowans about water quality, natural resources, conservation and agricultural practices. And, meeting and interacting with our fellow Iowans is always great fun for our staff and summer interns.”

The Conservation Station fleet consists of four customized trailers equipped with hands-on demonstrations and activities that delve into the impacts of land management choices, both urban and agricultural, on water quality and the connections between our state’s water, soil and wildlife.

In addition to the core science-based resources, each trailer has a different theme to provide a deeper dive into particular areas of interest. Conservation Station on the Edge has working bioreactor and saturated buffer demonstrations, and Conservation Station Marsh Madness includes working models of different wetlands to show how water moves over and through these landscapes.

Each single-day visit from a Conservation Station trailer includes staff made up of Iowa State University faculty, staff or student interns who are eager to engage with the public and share what they know about Iowa and its natural resources.

Learn more at www.waterrocks.org.