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Aug 19,2025
English language
EF Polymer is nowOkinawa Kodomo no KuniIn collaboration with, for parents and childrenEnvironmental Education WorkshopsIt will be held.
Through a mini experiment with transparent cups and a potted plant experience,”Protect the soil = protect the oceanLet's enjoy learning the connections between”.
■ Advance reservation (first 5 groups each time)
Please register from the link below (5 same-day reception groups are also available for each session).
■ Date
2025/8/23 (Sat)
1st 10:00-11:00/ 2nd 13:00 — 14:00 (60 minutes each)
■ Location
Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni Hibiscus Square (outdoor)
■ Eligibility/Capacity/Participation Fee
Target: Elementary and middle school students and parents (parent-child participation)
Capacity: 15 groups each time (10 groups with advance reservation+5 groups accepted on the day)
Participation fee: free (*separate entrance fee required)
■ Flow of the day (approximate)
・Reception and introduction (explanation of the theme with picture-story show/safety guide)
・Mini experiment: Observe the water absorption of “water-retaining materials” with a transparent cup+quiz
・Potted Plant Experience: Planting with “Water-Retaining Material” + Medium → First Watering
・Retrospective: Key points of how to raise children, connections to the environment/Q&A, distribution of worksheets
■ What you can learn
・Visible experimentsUnderstand the effects of “water retention materials” in
・experiential learningLearn tips for suppressing soil dryness and runoff with
・Through the riverPreserving ocean water qualityOrganize causal relationships leading to
・Free researchWorksheets that can be used as is (purpose/method/results/discussion)
■ What to bring and precautions
A hat, drink, towel (heatstroke prevention), and clothes that may get dirty are recommended. Light rain or stormy weather will be announced on the official website and SNS by 17:00 the day before. Pots, soil, seedlings, and tools will be prepared at the venue.
■ Contact
EF Polymer (public relations)efp-japan-office@efpolymer.com
English
EF Polymer will co-host a Hands-on environmental education workshop With Okinawa Zoo & Museum.
Through a clear-cup mini experiment and an exhaustive activity, families will learn how Healthy soil helps keep our ocean clean.
Educational programs only — No product sales On site.
■ Registration (5 families per session, first-come)
Please register via the link below. We will also accept 5 Walk-In Families Per session on the day.
■ Date & Time
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Session 1:10:00 — 11:00/Session 2:13:00 — 14:00 (60 min each)
■ Venue
Okinawa Zoo & Museum — Hibiscus Plaza (outdoor)
■ Audience/Capacity/Fee
For elementary and junior high school students with guardians
Capacity: 15 families per session (10 pre-registered + 5 walk-in)
Fee: Free (*zoo admission fee)
■ Program Outline
— Check-in & introduction (picture-story slides/safety briefing)
— Mini experiment: observe the “water-holding material” in a clear cup + quiz
— Soil: mix the material with soil, soil, and first fertilizer
— Wrap-up: care tips, how soil protection links to ocean health/ Q&A/worksheet
■ What You'll Learn
— Understand how the Water-holding material Works through a visible experiment
— Practice soil-care tips that reduce drying and runoff
— Connect soil protection to Ocean water quality
— Take-home worksheet ready for a school project (aim/method/results/discussion)
■ What to Bring/Notes
Bring a hat, drink, and towel; wear clothes that can get dirty. The event is held in light rain; weather updates by 5:00 PM the day before. All materials and tools provided on site.
■ Contact
EF Polymer (PR): efp-japan-office@efpolymer.com
