Aquatic Science
Week One:
Aquatic Science, June 16 – 20
Aquatic Science Adventures: Ages 5 – 7
Aquatic Science Explorers: Ages 8 – 11
Description:
Explore fascinating aquatic environments including creeks, ponds, lakes and the San Francisco Bay. Hike along a rushing creek to a hidden waterfall and a beautiful lake and learn about the birds, mammals and amphibians that live in these special habitats. Investigate the inter-tidal bay shoreline and the unique habitat on the side of a dock. Discover the adaptations that help organisms survive in freshwater and brackish water ecosystems. Meet and study freshwater invertebrates, including damselflies, mayflies and crayfish, as well as brackish water bay life including shoreline crabs, blue mussels, sea lettuce and sea squirts. Learn about the importance of conserving freshwater for all life on earth and the actions you can take to conserve water every day. Make environmentally-friendly natural pesticides to take home and share with family, friends, and neighbors to help promote bay-friendly gardening habitat practices.
Drop Off and Pick Up Locations:
| Day | Date | Drop-off Location | Pick-up Location |
| Monday | June 16 | Orchard Picnic Area | Orchard Picnic Area |
| Tuesday | June 17 | Berkeley Marina | Berkeley Marina |
| Wednesday | June 18 | Blake Gardens | Blake Garden |
| Thursday | June 19 | Orchard Picnic Area | Orchard Picnic Area |
| Friday | June 20 | Lake Anza | Lake Anza |