 The Headwater Science Center in Bemidji has educated and entertained people in northern Minnesota for decades and it hit a major milestone over the weekend. Our reporter Malak Katab has more on the birthday celebration. It opened its doors to the public for the first time 25 years ago and we think that that deserves a party. The Headwater Science Center was founded by Ladi and Jim Elville on March 6, 1994 and has since become the only science center in the Bemidji area. The center is really unique in that not very many towns or no other towns the size of Bemidji have a science center. The Science Center has a lot of exhibits that focus on various science principles such as math, engineering and physics. Here kids are able to learn more about science in a fun interactive and informal way. I like the hot air balloon when you light it on fire and then it goes all the way up. And I like the anacondas snakes here. Butler Rick says that a lot of what kids do is science and that people can come into the science center and do math puzzles or play with big blue blocks. The Science Center offers a variety of interactive exhibits to the public but you can also meet my new friend Bo right here in the critter corner. Bo's been here almost since we opened. He's been here for 24 years or so. People can see demonstrations of raptors and reptiles up close and learn more about the different species they have at the center. Butler Rick says that the headwater science center is grateful for the support and plan on being around for another 25 years. Reporting in Bemidji, Malakatab, Lakeland News. He's very brave. There's no way that snake's going around my neck. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.