History museum hosts Apricot STEM Fair

Rooted in STEM

Apricot-themed and nature-inspired activities await at Los Altos History Museum’s Apricot STEM Fair on Saturday, July 19.

Held in the museum’s courtyard and adjacent Los Altos Heritage Orchard from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the event blends STEM, history, and creativity for a day of hands-on learning.

Designed for all ages, the fair features activities and games rooted in science, technology, engineering, and math—from discovering native plants to extracting DNA from apricots and exploring robotics.

Attendees can also explore the microscopic world using Foldscope, a portable paper microscope; power a blender by pedaling a bike, courtesy of GreenTown Los Altos; and engage in hands-on STEM challenges inspired by orchard care. Children who complete a specific challenge will win a special apricot-themed prize while supplies last.

Books will be available for checkout from Los Altos Library’s Go Go Biblio, and Lisa Prince Newman will be signing copies of her book, “For the Love of Apricots.” Apricot-inspired food prepared by Chef Mo will be available for purchase.

Admission is $10, payable at the gate, with free entry for museum members and children ages 12 and younger. For more information, visit losaltoshistory.org/ApricotSTEM2025.

Scholarship winners

The Ubuntu Scholarship Program awarded grants to four graduating Black seniors from Menlo-Atherton High School. This year’s awardees are Mattea Harris, Nevaeh Knight, Haniyah Knight and Tatiola Sobomehin.

Harris will attend San Jose State, both Knights will attend Texas Southern University and Sobomehin is enrolled at the University of Southern California. The scholars’ community service activities include providing food and clothing to the homeless and serving in leadership positions in school and community organizations and clubs.

Each student will receive a $10,000 grant funded over a four-year college career.