Henrico 4-H to offer 'Project H2O Heroes' workshop for youngsters Aug. 15-16

Henrico 4-H Youth Development, in partnership with STEM Z, will offer a workshop Tuesday, Aug. 15 and Wednesday, Aug. 16 to help youth learn the importance of water filtration systems and their effect on the environment.

The Project H2O Heroes workshop is for rising third, fourth and fifth graders who will make their own water filters and test for effectiveness. The interactive workshop will reinforce the STEM areas of study – science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Each session will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Deep Run Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway. The cost to participate is $5, with online registration due by Friday, Aug. 4.

For details, call (804) 501-5160 or visit henrico.us/extension.