Tag: scienceeducation

Healthy Atmosphere, Healthy Ocean: Exploring the Impacts of Ocean Acidification

Students at Piedmont Elementary School in Oakland completed an Ocean Acidification Action Project to learn about the impacts of acidification on marine organisms, and how to prevent ocean acidification by conserving energy and reducing carbon dioxide pollution. Through applied, hands-on science, the young Environmentalists discovered firsthand the importance of keeping our oceans healthy, and the consequences of our reliance on energy from fossil fuels. This Action Project empowered our young scientists to take action to protect the delicate balance of the marine food web and make behavior changes to reduce their carbon footprints. 

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New Summer Camp Themes in 2025

KIDS for the BAY featured two new and exciting themes last summer! In Aquatic Science Week, campers had the opportunity to take a deep dive into creeks, ponds, lakes, and the San Francisco Bay. During Marine Science Week, campers were thrilled to explore the unique habitats of the Pacific Ocean. Our special Summer Camp themes helped our young scientists explore nature in a variety of interconnected habitats throughout the San Francisco Bay watershed.  

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Where the Wildflowers Grow: Hayward Students Explore Bay Area Blooms at Sunol Regional Wilderness 

unol Regional Wilderness is an amazing place to glimpse wildflowers, from the instantly recognizable California poppy to lupine, native irises and California lilac. Students from Burbank Elementary School in Hayward loved discovering nature, including several species of wildflowers native to the San Francisco Bay Area, on their field trip to Sunol Wilderness! 

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