Children learned about owls at he Savannah River Ecology Lab's Science Day at Riverview Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Children learned about owls at he Savannah River Ecology Lab's Science Day at Riverview Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: Science Saturday at Riverview Park Activities Center

August 1, 2026·Mike Adams·No Comments

Science Saturday is a free, family-friendly event for people to experience reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants native to the region.

Sponsored by the Savannah River Ecology Lab, the event was held Saturday at the Riverview Park Activities Center.

People got up close and personal with Crayfish, which are found in local waters, at Science Day hosted by the Savannah River Ecology Lab at Riverview Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The Savannah River Ecology Lab hosted Science Day at the Riverview Park in North Augusta where event goers got a chance to learn about animals, insects, plants and more on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Event goers got a chance to try and identify mammals from the local area from their skulls and fur at Science Day hosted by the Savannah River Ecology Lab at Riverview Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Event goers got a chance to learn about animals, insects, plants and more at Science Day hosted by the Savannah River Ecology Lab at Riverview Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Event goers got a chance to learn about Whirligig Beetles at the Savannah River Ecology Lab’s Science Day held at Riverview Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Children get a chance to see how a thermal works at Science Day hosted by the Savannah River Ecology Lab at Riverview Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Many venomous and non venomous snakes were on display at Science Day hosted by the Savannah River Ecology Lab at Riverview Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including nine in 2026 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard. Sign up for the Augusta Good News weekly newsletter here.

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