The interpretive exhibits are the heart of the Education Center. The following is a detailed description of each exhibit.

Water is Magic (Year-round): Explore your connection to the source of your drinking water through interactive exhibits at the Education Center. People of all ages can follow a water drop on its journey from the ocean to the mountains to you. Reservations are required for groups of 14 or more and the cost: is free.

Watershed Permit: Five permit stations in the exhibit hall encourage a deeper level of interaction with the exhibits.

Cedar River Watershed Model: Through the use of video and laser technologies follow the water downstream where it is diverted, screened, disinfected and sent on its way to 1.3 million people.

You Are Water: Step on the scale and discover how much water is in you.

Water Is Life: Explore how all 6 billion people on earth collect water and the challenges they face with pollution and water scarcity. Bend down and pick up that 5-gallon jug of water. Do you think you would use 170 gallons a day if you had to carry that jug a mile?

The Water Cycle: Follow a water molecule through the water cycle. Collect your water drop (a small soft ball) from the "ocean" and drop it in the "Evaporator." Where did it go? Up to the clouds. Go up the stairs to the top of the platform into the forested snow-capped mountains of the Cedar River Watershed. Find your water drop and drop it in the "Precipitator." Follow your water drop throughout the exhibit hall.

The Mosaic of Habitats: The story of the habitats of the Cedar River Watershed and what animals live where, is told though an exquisite mural and interactive activities.

Why Here? Another remarkable mural introduces you to the story of people in the Cedar River Watershed.

Forever and Always: Discover the story of the first peoples. Local tribal members tell of their connection to the land since the beginning. Artifacts, images and text introduce you to the questions: Who was here? Why were they here? How do we know this?

For a Brief Moment: Hanging panels tell the more recent story of homesteaders, loggers, miners and railroads as well as construction of the public works and the communities that sprang from that development.

The Natural River: Hanging panels tell the tale of the flowing river as it flows to the Puget Sound.

Water Treatment: Follow the water drop as it goes through the treatment process.

Water Quality: Discover what makes good water

Water Distribution: Find where your water is stored in the nearest water tower or reservoir.

Water House: Finally the water enters the house. Discover easy ways to save water at home. Then follow your water drop down the drain.

Wastewater Treatment Plant: and eventually, out to Puget Sound. Discover the many demands put on this system and how you can help. Finally, drop your water drop into the ocean bin where it will evaporate overhead so it can start the water cycle all over again.

Water You Know: Test your water knowledge at this high-spirited game.

What Can You Do? Finally, take home with you practical ways that you can save water.