On Saturday, March 2, the Western Development Museum (WDM) in Moose Jaw will be holding an open house event following the Grade 7 school program titled ‘Smarter Science, Better Buildings.’
The open house will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and allows the public to stop by and see what Grade 7 students in the province have been learning as part of their science curriculum.
As well, homeowners are invited to stop by and can maybe learn a few tips and tricks to help improve the efficiency of their homes and to help lower utility costs.
“If you’re looking to renovate your house, it will be a great opportunity to see what’s most energy efficient,” said Alexis Jones, program and volunteer co-ordinator.
Smarter Science, Better Buildings is made possible through a partnership between the WDM and the Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES).
The goal of the SES, according to its mission statement, is help achieve a high level of environmental sustainability through public education, policy development, and sponsored events in the community. “We are the voice for the environment that the public depends on,” the statement reads.
The Smarter Science, Better Buildings program is itself part of an educational program where students in the province get to learn about energy-efficient buildings. These demonstrations range from new innovations and the application of cutting-edge technologies to lessons that can be learned from construction practices in the past.
“It talks about the new innovations (around) energy efficiency, and also how to keep your house and business more energy efficient,” Jones clarified.
Many of these new building projects are taking place right here in Saskatchewan, making this a locally relevant presentation.
With the educational portion of the event completed by the time of the open house event, anyone can then visit the museum and tour the same six workstations as these students.
Everyone is welcome to attend the upcoming event, and if your child’s class wasn’t selected for the earlier educational program, this could be an excellent opportunity to inspire young minds for a possible career in eco-friendly construction and innovation – something the world is gravitating toward in recent years.
Beyond homeowners and aspiring young minds, individuals responsible for running a business or who work in the trades may be able to learn something novel as well. With a number of recent innovations being showcased, there’s bound to be something new that can be easily applied right here in the province.
These workstations will cover, among other details, the history of home insulation in the province and will explore new, cutting-edge innovations relevant to Saskatchewan’s trying climate.
Admission to the Smarter Science, Better Buildings open house is also offered free of charge to all guests.
The open house will take place in the museum’s front lobby showcase area, and patrons can come and go as they choose. Access to the rest of the museum, however, will still require the standard cost of admission or an active WDM membership.
There will also be a door prize available for all participants who fill out a voluntary survey following their visit on March 2. Further details on the prize contents have not been announced, so you will have to visit the open house to discover what the WDM has to offer.
For more information, visit the museum’s website at WDM.ca or contact programs co-ordinator Alexis Jones at 306-693-5989.
The Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw is located at 50 Diefenbaker Drive.
