Teachers with the Southern Illinois University River Region Master Teaching Fellows Program will host their third annual Family Eco Festival at Alto Vineyards on April 27th from 1-5pm. This is a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization, Innovations in STEM Education; money raised from the event will fund grants to distribute to local teachers in need of science materials.

Hands-on science stations at the event will include tardigrades and microscopes, information on habitats, environmental education, and arts and crafts. There will be live music, vendors, and food offered throughout the day. Fundraising includes a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and donations. This is a family-friendly event with fun to be had for all ages!
Sponsors for the event are the National Science Foundation, Alto Vineyards, Southern Illinois Healthcare, StraightUp Solar, SCORE Grant with Illinois Education Association, and AES Solar.