What's Afloat on the Charles River Floating Wetland

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The image shows the phrase "WHAT'S AFLOAT" repeated multiple times in a diagonal pattern across a black background. The text is bold, white, and sans-serif, arranged in a slanted grid that gives the appearance of the words floating upward and to the right. The staggered repetition and uniformity create a sense of movement and rhythm, enhancing the visual emphasis on the question, "WHAT'S AFLOAT.

Join the Charles River Conservancy (CRC) for a Brown Bag Lunch & Learn that gets up close and personal with the popular Charles River Floating Wetland!

Optional registration

  • Sign-up is ongoing

Cost

This Event is free!

Location

  • In-person only.

Dates and Times

.: Tuesday, September 24, 12PM – 12:45PM.

Additional information

Whether you are new to the project, or a fan since it was installed in 2019, this session will share personal stories of this innovative green infrastructure project. Discover key research findings, enjoy images from an underwater fish camera showcasing life beneath the wetland, and learn about new hydroponic tomato plants. Enjoy a special opportunity to explore a sample of the Charles River's water under a microscope with MIT Sea Grant. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch into the Exchange for this special program! 

Tuesday, September 24
12 - 12:45pm
 

This program is presented as part of Cambridge Science Festival. The MIT Museum is free during the festival. 

Interested in attending? Letting us know is strongly encouraged! 

You'll be the first to receive reminders and other details for this event. Please note that signing up does not reserve a seat. Seating is first come, first served; please arrive early. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to start time. 

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The image shows the phrase "WHAT'S AFLOAT" repeated multiple times in a diagonal pattern across a black background. The text is bold, white, and sans-serif, arranged in a slanted grid that gives the appearance of the words floating upward and to the right. The staggered repetition and uniformity create a sense of movement and rhythm, enhancing the visual emphasis on the question, "WHAT'S AFLOAT.

.: Tuesday, September 24, 12PM – 12:45PM.

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Kate Silverman Wilson

MIT Museum

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Last updated September 16, 2024.