{"id":734,"date":"2022-02-20T09:11:52","date_gmt":"2022-02-20T09:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startersites.io\/stagingthree\/?page_id=734"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:09:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:09:33","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ea915db stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"ea915db\"><style>.stk-ea915db {background-image:url(https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/facility-zoomed-out.jpg) !important;box-shadow:none !important;padding-top:180px !important;padding-bottom:200px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-ea915db:before{background-color:#000000 !important;opacity:0.2 !important;}.stk-ea915db > .stk-separator__top svg{fill:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ea915db {padding-top:200px !important;padding-bottom:250px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-ea915db {padding-top:150px !important;padding-bottom:200px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ea915db-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-13ce343\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"13ce343\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-13ce343-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-13ce343-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-273f963\" id=\"where-nature-and-knowledge-intertwine\" data-block-id=\"273f963\"><style>.stk-273f963 {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-273f963 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:75px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;line-height:1.5em !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-273f963 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-palette-color-8-color\">Where Nature and Knowledge Intertwine<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bd90787\" data-block-id=\"bd90787\"><style>.stk-bd90787 {max-width:1000px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-bottom:60px !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-bd90787 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-palette-color-8-color\">Get curious. Get outside. Get inspired.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-b52dc9b\" data-block-id=\"b52dc9b\"><style>.stk-b52dc9b {height:100px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b1e604a\" data-block-id=\"b1e604a\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b1e604a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cdec72b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cdec72b\"><style>.stk-cdec72b-inner-blocks{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cdec72b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cdec72b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4043034\" data-block-id=\"4043034\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4043034-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c51b796\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c51b796\"><style>.stk-c51b796 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-c51b796-container{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:nullpx !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:nullpx !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c51b796 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c51b796-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c51b796-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">More than a plant.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-db641c7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"db641c7\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-db641c7 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(65% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-db641c7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-db641c7-inner-blocks\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);\"><strong>Located on the site of a former drinking water treatment plant, we\u2019ve transformed the space into North Alabama\u2019s hands-on hub for environmental education.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our programs connect people of all ages to the science of the natural world. Through small group experiences and immersive learning, we bring science out of the textbook and into the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:7rem;padding-bottom:7rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-576126a\" data-block-id=\"576126a\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-576126a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-93c978a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"93c978a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-93c978a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-93c978a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fda31e8\" data-block-id=\"fda31e8\"><style>.stk-fda31e8 {border-style:solid !important;border-color:#abb8c3 !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;}.stk-fda31e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #427464) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-fda31e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\"><strong>Field Trips<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-134a2e4\" id=\"bringing-lessons-to-life\" data-block-id=\"134a2e4\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Bringing Lessons to Life<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3edc83e\" data-block-id=\"3edc83e\"><style>.stk-3edc83e .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-3edc83e .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">From outdoor explorations to laboratory sessions, students engage in hands-on field research across rich Alabama ecosystems. 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stk-content-align stk-398ae4e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a864fce\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a864fce\"><style>.stk-a864fce-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-a864fce {border-color:transparent !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-a864fce {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.333% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-a864fce {border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a864fce-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a864fce-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-728755f\" data-block-id=\"728755f\"><style>.stk-728755f {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-728755f .stk-img-wrapper{height:45px !important;}.stk-728755f .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-1128\" src=\"https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/home_repair_service_24dp_FFFFFF_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz24.svg\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f6227ad\" id=\"teacher-workshops\" data-block-id=\"f6227ad\"><style>.stk-f6227ad {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-f6227ad .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-13, #E2FDC1) !important;}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\">Teacher Workshops<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5823264\" data-block-id=\"5823264\"><style>.stk-5823264 {max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-bottom:16px !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-5823264 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\">Equipping educators with hands-on tools to bring environmental science to life in their classrooms.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-89c2b9e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"89c2b9e\"><style>.stk-89c2b9e-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-89c2b9e {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.333% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-89c2b9e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-89c2b9e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-fdd21e9\" data-block-id=\"fdd21e9\"><style>.stk-fdd21e9 {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-fdd21e9 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:45px !important;}.stk-fdd21e9 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-1127\" src=\"https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/experiment_24dp_FFFFFF_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz24.svg\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5d719b1\" id=\"friday-night-science\" data-block-id=\"5d719b1\"><style>.stk-5d719b1 {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-5d719b1 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-13, #E2FDC1) !important;}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\">Friday Night Science<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4dcb26e\" data-block-id=\"4dcb26e\"><style>.stk-4dcb26e {max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-bottom:16px !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-4dcb26e .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">Unwind with an evening of discovery, featuring expert-led workshops and science-centered meetups for adults.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7df20d9 ct-feature-grid\" data-block-id=\"7df20d9\"><style>.stk-7df20d9 {border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;}.stk-7df20d9-column{--stk-column-gap:50px !important;row-gap:50px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7df20d9 {padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-7df20d9 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7df20d9-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a78ea7f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a78ea7f\"><style>.stk-a78ea7f-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a78ea7f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a78ea7f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-deca4de\" data-block-id=\"deca4de\"><style>.stk-deca4de {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-deca4de .stk-img-wrapper{height:45px !important;}.stk-deca4de .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-1129\" src=\"https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/local_library_24dp_FFFFFF_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz24.svg\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e107cdb\" id=\"homeschool-classes\" data-block-id=\"e107cdb\"><style>.stk-e107cdb {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-e107cdb .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-13, #E2FDC1) !important;}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\">Homeschool Classes<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ce65abb\" data-block-id=\"ce65abb\"><style>.stk-ce65abb {max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-bottom:16px !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-ce65abb .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">Engaging, curriculum-aligned lab sessions that turn the natural world into your student\u2019s classroom.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-19ca476\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"19ca476\"><style>.stk-19ca476-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-19ca476 {border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-19ca476 {border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-19ca476-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-19ca476-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-2eacdac\" data-block-id=\"2eacdac\"><style>.stk-2eacdac {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-2eacdac .stk-img-wrapper{height:45px !important;}.stk-2eacdac .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-1130\" src=\"https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nordic_walking_24dp_FFFFFF_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz24.svg\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e01b248\" id=\"scout-merit-badge\" data-block-id=\"e01b248\"><style>.stk-e01b248 {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-e01b248 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-13, #E2FDC1) !important;}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\">Scout Merit Badge<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9ca8154\" data-block-id=\"9ca8154\"><style>.stk-9ca8154 {max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-bottom:16px !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-9ca8154 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">Empowering young leaders to earn badges through immersive conservation projects and outdoor leadership training.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-e718415\" data-block-id=\"e718415\"><style>.stk-e718415 {height:90px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-47f3fe7 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"47f3fe7\"><style>.stk-47f3fe7 {background-color:#000000 !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5187-scaled.jpg) !important;padding-top:130px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:130px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-47f3fe7:before{background-color:#000000 !important;opacity:0.7 !important;}.stk-47f3fe7-column{--stk-column-gap:30px !important;row-gap:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-47f3fe7 {padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-47f3fe7 {padding-top:70px !important;padding-bottom:70px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-47f3fe7-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-18d875a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"18d875a\"><style>.stk-18d875a-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-18d875a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-18d875a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-80e42ed\" data-block-id=\"80e42ed\"><style>.stk-80e42ed-column{--stk-column-gap:35px !important;row-gap:50px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-80e42ed-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6009f78\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6009f78\"><style>.stk-6009f78-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-6009f78 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6009f78-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6009f78-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-count-up stk-block-count-up stk-block stk-f96bcc6\" data-block-id=\"f96bcc6\"><style>.stk-f96bcc6 {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-f96bcc6 .stk-block-count-up__text{font-size:70px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #b8e986) !important;line-height:1em !important;font-family:\"Yeseva One\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-f96bcc6 .stk-block-count-up__text{font-size:50px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-count-up__text has-text-color has-palette-color-1-color\">30+<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b59d756\" id=\"volunteers\" data-block-id=\"b59d756\"><style>.stk-b59d756 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-b59d756 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-palette-color-8-color\">Volunteers<\/h4><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d1cf4ca\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d1cf4ca\"><style>.stk-d1cf4ca-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-d1cf4ca {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d1cf4ca-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d1cf4ca-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-count-up stk-block-count-up stk-block stk-bd7f265\" data-block-id=\"bd7f265\"><style>.stk-bd7f265 {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-bd7f265 .stk-block-count-up__text{font-size:70px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #b8e986) !important;line-height:1em !important;font-family:\"Yeseva One\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-bd7f265 .stk-block-count-up__text{font-size:50px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-count-up__text has-text-color has-palette-color-1-color\">$15000+<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3038fbb\" id=\"in-donations\" data-block-id=\"3038fbb\"><style>.stk-3038fbb .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-3038fbb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-palette-color-8-color\">In Donations<\/h4><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-87e57c9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"87e57c9\"><style>.stk-87e57c9-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-87e57c9 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-87e57c9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-87e57c9-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-count-up stk-block-count-up stk-block stk-26f28de\" data-block-id=\"26f28de\"><style>.stk-26f28de {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-26f28de .stk-block-count-up__text{font-size:70px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #b8e986) !important;line-height:1em !important;font-family:\"Yeseva One\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-26f28de .stk-block-count-up__text{font-size:50px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-count-up__text has-text-color has-palette-color-1-color\">7+<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7c6a37a\" id=\"wide-scale-projects\" data-block-id=\"7c6a37a\"><style>.stk-7c6a37a .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7c6a37a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-palette-color-8-color\">Wide-scale Projects<\/h4><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-70472ac\" data-block-id=\"70472ac\"><style>.stk-70472ac-column{--stk-column-gap:35px !important;row-gap:50px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-70472ac-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2b7e28c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2b7e28c\"><style>.stk-2b7e28c-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2b7e28c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2b7e28c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b7dc94a\" id=\"since-2025-rebrand\" data-block-id=\"b7dc94a\"><style>.stk-b7dc94a .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-b7dc94a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-palette-color-8-color\">since 2025 rebrand<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-6a8268d\" data-block-id=\"6a8268d\"><style>.stk-6a8268d {height:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6a8268d {height:80px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1794e45\" data-block-id=\"1794e45\"><style>.stk-1794e45 {margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1794e45-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-655a476 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"655a476\"><style>.stk-655a476 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-12, rgba(162, 197, 233, 0.36)) 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class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5aeb2ff-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5aeb2ff-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-45e6a53\" id=\"2026-funding-goals\" data-block-id=\"45e6a53\"><style>.stk-45e6a53 {border-style:solid !important;border-color:#abb8c3 !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;max-width:1000px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;}.stk-45e6a53 .stk-block-heading__text{line-height:1.2em !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">2026 Funding Goals<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-carousel stk-block-carousel stk--is-slide stk--infinite-scroll stk--arrows-outside stk--arrows-justify-space-between stk--arrows-align-center stk-block stk-f39c161\" data-slides-to-show=\"2\" data-block-id=\"f39c161\"><style>.stk-f39c161 {--slides-to-show:2 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-f39c161 {--slides-to-show:1 !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-carousel__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block-carousel__slider-wrapper stk-content-align stk-f39c161-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-carousel__slider\" role=\"list\" data-label-slide-of=\"Slide %%d of %%d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ee5bd3f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ee5bd3f\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ee5bd3f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ee5bd3f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-03fa00b\" id=\"title-1-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"03fa00b\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Pitcher Plant Bog<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pitcher Plant Bog will be a new educational feature at WaterWorks designed to highlight Alabama\u2019s native carnivorous plants. This indoor bog will allow students to observe pitcher plants up close while learning about wetland ecology, nutrient-poor soils, and plant adaptations. The bog will serve as both a teaching exhibit and a living habitat that demonstrates how these unique plants survive in wetland ecosystems.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated budget: $6,000\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pond liner and substrate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plumbing and pump upgrades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant specimens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-27ca3ab\" data-block-id=\"27ca3ab\"><style>.stk-27ca3ab {border-top-left-radius:20px !important;border-top-right-radius:20px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:20px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:20px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-27ca3ab .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:3\/2 !important;height:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-27ca3ab .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-27ca3ab .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-1199\" src=\"https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WaterWorks-Bog-Concept-Art.png\" width=\"1195\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WaterWorks-Bog-Concept-Art.png 1195w, https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WaterWorks-Bog-Concept-Art-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WaterWorks-Bog-Concept-Art-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WaterWorks-Bog-Concept-Art-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1195px) 100vw, 1195px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-97a7dc4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"97a7dc4\"><style>.stk-97a7dc4 {margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--50, 1.5rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-97a7dc4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-97a7dc4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1bbe9c4\" id=\"title-2-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"1bbe9c4\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Stream Table<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A stream table will allow students to explore how water moves through landscapes by creating and observing miniature river systems. Students can experiment with erosion, flooding, sediment movement, and watershed dynamics in a hands-on setting that brings watershed science to life.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated budget: $7,000\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lumber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pump and water circulation system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sediment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-2ea296b\" data-block-id=\"2ea296b\"><style>.stk-2ea296b {border-top-left-radius:20px !important;border-top-right-radius:20px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:20px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:20px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-2ea296b .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:3\/2 !important;height:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-2ea296b .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-2ea296b .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-1200\" src=\"https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WaterWorks-Stream-Table-Concept-Art.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WaterWorks-Stream-Table-Concept-Art.png 1200w, https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WaterWorks-Stream-Table-Concept-Art-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WaterWorks-Stream-Table-Concept-Art-1024x765.png 1024w, https:\/\/waterworksedu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WaterWorks-Stream-Table-Concept-Art-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-30d97d9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"30d97d9\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-30d97d9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-30d97d9-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-090c2b0\" id=\"outdoor-wetland-restoration-amp-monitoring\" data-block-id=\"090c2b0\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Outdoor Wetland Restoration &amp; Monitoring<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-expand stk-block-expand stk-block stk-2a1e311\" data-block-id=\"2a1e311\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-efba0bb stk-block-expand__short-text\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-block-id=\"efba0bb\"><style>.stk-efba0bb {padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">WaterWorks has secured funding through the Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management (ADEM) to restore the wetland behind our facility as a functioning Best Management Practice (BMP) to improve water quality flowing into Flint Creek. This restoration will help<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-link stk-block-expand__show-button stk-block stk-5767302\" data-block-id=\"5767302\"><a aria-hidden=\"false\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Show more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-db68d5e stk-block-expand__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-block-id=\"db68d5e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">WaterWorks has secured funding through the Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management (ADEM) to restore the wetland behind our facility as a functioning Best Management Practice (BMP) to improve water quality flowing into Flint Creek. This restoration will help filter runoff, support native plants, and improve the health of the watershed.&nbsp; To fully integrate this wetland into our educational programs, we are seeking additional support to purchase field equipment that allows students to safely explore and study the wetland during programs and field trips. These tools will allow students to collect samples, observe aquatic life, and monitor water quality while learning how wetlands improve water quality.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-link stk-block-expand__hide-button stk-block stk-c657e9c\" data-block-id=\"c657e9c\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Show less<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated Budget: $50,000\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student waders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dip nets and sampling equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water quality&nbsp;monitoring equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field sampling tools and supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-166294d\" data-block-id=\"166294d\"><style>.stk-166294d {border-top-left-radius:20px 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