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 […]
SOLD OUT: Presidio Archaeology: Behind the Scenes Tour
Explore the rich history of the Presidio of San Francisco as it is discovered every day through archaeology. Head to the active dig site to meet Presidio archaeologists, see the remnants of the Spanish Fort and learn about the archaeological process. Archaeologists will talk about their methods and the state-of-the-art lab and collections facility where […]
SOLD OUT: Earth Day Climate Action
California State Parks Foundation will be hosting a special Earth Day Climate Action workday at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area. This special workday will focus on invasive plant removal that will help our urban state park become more climate resilient in the face of the ever-present threats of climate change. Earth Day is widely recognized […]
Natural Dyes: colors from water, chemistry, and the plants around
Plants have a long history of being used to make pigments. The plants used to make the colors, and the chemicals used to set the colors on the fabric have changed a lot over time and these changes were often connected to big events in human history. We will explain some of the ways natural […]
Youth Take Climate Action: Lafayette Park
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 Lafayette 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 […]
SOLD OUT: Grey Water and Wetlands: The EcoCenter’s Wastewater Treatment System
The EcoCenter is an off the grid, self-sustaining educational facility and recreational center. It features a wastewater treatment system, a living roof, interior construction based from recycled materials, and a solar panel system. Our programs focus on educating the public about the EcoCenter’s Green Features and exploring environmental justice themes through the history of the […]