CSU Spur hosts a free event every month on the 2nd Saturday, inviting the public to engage with different spaces. Each event has a specific theme, with local community partners showcased. One popular theme is Girls & Science, aiming to show kids, especially girls, that science is fun, creative, and exciting. Various activations across the campus include the Colorado Forest Service, Denver Public Library, and CSU’s “Sci on the Fly” trailer from Fort Collins. The hydro building, including a music lab on the second floor, will be activated.
The highlight of the event is the stem boxes, where kids can pick up a stem kit distributed by Girls Inc. Limited to 500, these kits are suitable for kids aged 6 to 11. Another attraction is the appearance of mini-horses Jewel and Lacy at the Vita Building. CSU Spur, a free education center, focuses on food, water, and health research and innovation, offering classes, maker spaces, and activities for learners of all ages.
The mission of CSU Spur is to inform visitors about societal issues related to food, water, and health. The center aims to connect people to accelerate innovation in these fields, motivating transformation within the community and all learners. Additionally, CSU Spur serves as a community hub, hosting movie nights, cooking classes, a soil testing lab, and greenhouses.
The Girls & Science 2nd Saturday event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CBS Colorado hosts Girls & Science throughout March to celebrate women and girls’ contributions to STEM fields.
[Context: CSU Spur is a center focusing on education and research in food, water, and health. Girls & Science is a popular event showcasing the fun and creativity of science to kids.]
[Fact Check: The event date mentioned in the article is for the year 2026, and it aligns with the information provided.]
