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Apr
21
Full-Spectrum Science Online - 4/21/21
Full-Spectrum Science Online: Mixing Color

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 • 4:00 p.m.

Are the primary colors really red, yellow, and blue?

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22
Event: After Dark Online 4-22-2021
After Dark Online: Earth Day

Thursday, April 22, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PT

Celebrate the work of those advocating for environmental justice.

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24
For the Curious: Exclusive Member Virtual Programs 4-24-21
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Exclusive Member Virtual Programs—Close Up Sea Critters

Saturday, April 24, 2021 • 10:00–11:00 a.m. PT

Take a close look at the tiny animals that populate our Living Systems exhibits.

Apr
28
Storytime Science for Kids Online 4-28-21
Storytime Science for Kids Online: The Flying Things Episode

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 • 1:00 p.m. PT

Hear Rosie Revere, Engineer and build things that fly.

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29
Event: After Dark Online 4-29-2021
After Dark Online: Forever Chemicals

Thursday, April 29, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PT

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