The EcoCenter can visit any Bayview Hunters Point classroom or community space in the 2015-2016 School Year—for FREE!
Please make sure that:
- Your group is in Bayview Hunters Point
- You can provide one classroom, multi-purpose room, or library with one power outlet for the duration of the program
- Your group is no larger than 25 people (the group size can be changed upon request, please contact EcoCenter coordinator)
To schedule a visit to your location: Please contact Pia Loft, EcoCenter Coordinator, at (415) 839-4963 or email
Program Options
Solar Solutions (Ages 5 to adult; 60 minutes)
Every day, we impact the balance of natural cycles on earth. Join us as we conduct experiments to find out how we impact these cycles. Then explore the ways new innovations, like solar power and community microgrids, help us return balance to the environment.
Turning the Tide (Ages 5 to adult; 60 minutes)
Water, the basis of life as we know it, is an incredibly dynamic and important substance. Explore the phases of water and how we can help maintain water’s balance on planet Earth. Discover how rising sea level affects people, animals, and habitats, including the San Francisco Bay.
Protecting Our Plankton (Grades 6-8; 60 minutes)
Have you heard of important “sea butterflies?” These fascinating creatures are called pteropods and they’re vital to the ocean’s health. Join EcoCenter naturalists to investigate the role these intriguing animals play in the food web, measure and observe the changing chemistry of the ocean, and look for potential solutions to slow the effects of ocean acidification on these mighty marine organisms.
Climate Stewards (Grades 9-12; 60 minutes)
How do we know the earth is warming? Find out what scientists have to say about it as we learn about the nature of science. We’ll cover climate change basics, experiment with the gases that are causing our planet to heat up, and explore how human actions affect local wildlife in Bayview Hunters Point. See what we can all do to make a positive difference and meet a California king snake!
View Science at Your Door Flyer
In collaboration with Clean Coalition and the A. Philip Randolph Institute San Francisco.
Special thanks to the San Francisco Department of the Environment for funding these programs.
