How Carmen Sepetka Helps Connect Youth to Nature
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How Carmen Sepetka Helps Connect Youth to Nature
By Ava Litz and Ben Salama, 2024 JCFS interns Carmen Sepetka did not always want to be a conservationist. When Carmen was growing up, she had aspirations of being a…
Read MoreMeet CuriOdyssey’s Summer Interns
This summer, CuriOdyssey welcomed two local high school students to collect and organize camp CuriOdyssey observation data, collaborate with the wildlife team to lead otter talks, and create content for…
Read MoreFive Fun Summer Science Activities for Kids
Keeping kids engaged and learning during vacation can give new meaning to the phrase “endless summer.” At CuriOdyssey, we’re here to help with exciting and educational science activities that you can easily do at home.
Read MoreThe Science of Garden Towers
We’re excited to introduce our latest outdoor exhibit: Garden Towers! Launched in May, this innovative display showcases the benefits and wonders of hydroponic growing, revolutionizing the way we think about gardening and food production.
Read MoreA Call to Action: Protecting Local Raptors
On May 23, the California Assembly passed the Poison-Free Wildlife Act (AB 2552). Now awaiting Senate approval, the bill adds further restrictions on the use of deadly anticoagulant rodenticides that continue to poison wildlife such as owls, hawks, eagles, and other species.
Read MorePhoto Recap: Sensory Sunday
our new Sensory Sunday event series invites guests for an afternoon of guided experiences, a variety of sensory explorations and spaces, access to sensory support kits, and more. During our first two events in July and September, over 400 attendees enjoyed free attendance.
Read MoreLook Who’s Newt to the Wildlife Team
In May, we welcomed three new California newts to CuriOdyssey! Their names are Fern, Moss, and Mallow, and they are each approximately 6 years old.
Read MoreBroadening access to CuriOdyssey through an expanded Museums for All program
Beginning Tuesday, July 11, CuriOdyssey will remove both the $1 ticket fee and the $35 annual membership fee for its Museums For All programs designed to increase access to all Bay Area children and families, regardless of financial means. This means that eligible families will be able to visit CuriOdyssey with zero out-of-pocket costs.
Read MoreConservation beyond CuriOdyssey
CuriOdyssey’s Conservation Department has expanded its grant partnership reach this year. We are thrilled to be connecting with nine partners this year, eight domestic and one international.
Read MoreKPIX Highlights our Storm Recovery and Reopening
After visiting in April, KPIX’s Lezla Gooden returned to CuriOdyssey in June to speak with Director of Exhibits Eric Maschwitz about our reopening and storm recovery, as well as the opening of our ViewPoint exhibition. The segment originally aired on June 29.
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