Changing Shorelines and the Future of San Francisco
San Francisco’s shoreline has changed dramatically over the centuries and continues to change today. Join a California State Parks Interpreter as we take a walk through the history of south San Francisco’s shoreline and explore how our shorelines have shifted due to both natural phenomenon and human activity. You’ll have the chance to trace the […]
Nature Expo at Daniels Nature Center – Skyline Ridge Preserve
Share hands-on science and nature’s wonders with docents and staff naturalists at Midpen’s Daniels Nature Center located on the shores of Alpine Pond in Skyline Ridge Preserve. Learn about local flora and fauna, meet the resident gopher snake, Rolo, and celebrate Earth Day too! You can also explore the preserve’s trails on a short guided […]
Augmented Reality California Trail Scavenger Hunt @ the Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo has a new offering – interactive augmented reality care of tech/learning company Agents of Discovery. Through this partnership we look to provide another level of engagement and learning on site. Guests will be given exclusive early access to this Agents of Discovery “Mission” and its “Challenges” before it launches to the general public. […]
Midpen Bayside Family Festival
Celebrate 50 years of science-based public land preservation, restoration and public enjoyment with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District at this free, family-friendly festival in Ravenswood Open Space Preserve and Cooley Landing in East Palo Alto. Explore the newest segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail, including boardwalks with interpretive signs along the bay wetlands. […]
Ask the Scientist
How do scientists go from OMG to advanced degree? How do they turn their passion for science into their profession? What advice do they have for future scientists? 5th-12th grade students, parents and teachers are invited to join us for a lively conversation with an environmental scientist about their love for science. Registration on Zoom […]
StemFrenzy
At the StemFrenzy Festival, enjoy a day with the entire community exploring, learning, and discovering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This event will include hands-on activities, raffles, prizes, inspiring demonstrations from top STEM organizations and San Francisco summer programs, and more for your entire family!
Creekside Story Walk @ the Oakland Zoo
Experience a Story Walk through the Arroyo Viejo Creek site at the Oakland Zoo. This natural area has a safe, cleared path that participants walk through at their own pace, surrounded by nature while progressing through a custom-made children’s book narrative. The plot of the tale moves further along as guests move deeper into the […]
Youth Take Climate Action: Louis Sutter Playground
Healing the land and our communities, Youth Take Climate Action is part of a citywide Youth Service Day. Join us for a children & family STEM service day stewarding Louis Sutter Playground. San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Education team and SF Rec and Park will host climate-focused service projects and lead STEM-focused activities including […]
NEW LOCATION: Youth Take Climate Action: Gilman Playground
This event has been consolidated with the Youth Take Climate Action event taking place at Louis Sutter Playground. Louis Sutter Playground 1150 Wayland St San Francisco, CA 94134 Healing the Land and Our Communities, Youth Take Climate Action is part of a City-wide Youth Service Day. Join us for a youth & family STEM service […]
Youth Take Climate Action: Glen Park
Healing the land and our communities, Youth Take Climate Action is part of a citywide Youth Service Day. Join us for a youth & family STEM service day stewarding Glen Park. San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Education team and SF Rec and Park will host climate-focused service projects and lead STEM-focused activities including habitat […]
