Grab a lab coat: March for Science Olympia is set for Saturday

March for Science Olympia is to begin 11 a.m. Saturday on the steps of the Legislative Building on the Capitol Campus, one of more than 400 marches scheduled around the globe on Earth Day that are associated with the massive March for Science in Washington, D.C.

“The March for Science is a celebration of science,” Jessica Archer, an organizer for Olympia’s event, said in a news release. “The march will bring together members of our diverse community who support the relationship between science and democracy.

“Science is non-partisan, it is for everyone and, at its core, science is an unbiased tool for finding answers in the complexities of our world.”

The event will include a march to Heritage Park for a rally. About 15 speakers are scheduled to make remarks, including representatives from Planned Parenthood, the Audubon Society and the Squaxin Island Tribe. Port of Olympia Commissioner E.J. Zita, state Reps. Beth Doglio and Laurie Dolan, and Congressman Denny Heck will also speak.

For information and a full itinerary, see marchforscienceoly.wordpress.com.

This story was originally published April 18, 2017 at 9:35 AM with the headline "Grab a lab coat: March for Science Olympia is set for Saturday."