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Member Excursion: Presidio Watershed
Member Excursion: Presidio Watershed

Saturday, December 13, 2014 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

Take a closer look at our city’s garden. Join Exploratorium educator Ken Finn as we explore flower anatomy, identify male and female structures, and learn the story of plant reproduction.

Member Holiday Party and Shopping Night
Member Holiday Party and Shopping Night

Sunday, December 7, 2014 • 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Celebrate the season at our annual Member Holiday Party!

Member Excursion: Bicycle Science
Member Excursion: Bicycle Science

Saturday, October 18, 2014 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

How do you stop and steer a bicycle? What forces keep it from falling over? Join Exploratorium educator Ken Finn for cycle science and skillbuilding.

Member Excursion: Black Sand Treasure Hunt
Member Excursion: Black Sand Treasure Hunt

Saturday, September 20, 2014 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

Search for elusive “black sand” (a.k.a. the magnetic mineral magnetite) at Ocean Beach. You’ll take home black sand and magnets, so you can make your own miniature Black Sand exhibit.

Exploring the Science of Light Donor Reception
Exploring the Science of Light Donor Reception

Friday, September 12, 2014
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Chairman's Circle, Catalyst Circle, and Innovator donors are invited to celebrate the release of Exploring the Science of Light at a special donor reception. Enjoy interactive demonstrations, as well as, and be dazzled by a special laser light show.
Exploring the Science of Light Member Event

Friday, September 12, 2014 • 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Join us for a members-only book launch party for <em>Exploring the Science of Light</em>. Discover the science behind the wavelengths that make our world more colorful, enjoy hands-on activities, and see everyday life in a whole new light.

Member Excursion: Seismic San Francisco
Member Excursion: Seismic San Francisco

Saturday, July 26, 2014 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

Here in San Francisco, the ground under our feet is constantly on the move. Visit spots around town where exposed rocks and city views reveal the tale of an active earth.

Member Excursion: Black Sand Treasure Hunt
Member Excursion: Black Sand Treasure Hunt

Saturday, June 14, 2014 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

Search for elusive “black sand” (a.k.a. the magnetic mineral magnetite) at Ocean Beach. You’ll take home black sand and magnets, so you can make your own miniature Black Sand exhibit.

Member Excursion: Bicycle Science
Member Excursion: Bicycle Science

Saturday, May 17, 2014 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

How do you stop and steer a bicycle? What forces keep it from falling over? Join Exploratorium educator Ken Finn for cycle science and skillbuilding.

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Member Carnaval

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May 2014

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Member Excursion: Water Rockets
Member Excursion: Water Rockets

Saturday, April 19, 2014 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

Make and launch rockets that will fly 30 feet into the air! Exploratorium educator Ken Finn will lead an exploration of the physics behind rocket flight as we investigate atmosphere, gravity, and pressure.

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