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Spring 2013 |
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In This Issue...
Sea below for our season's line up of fabulous Events! Come Aboard and join us! |
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SEASIDE STORY
HOUR Fourth Saturday of Each Month, 11am
~ noon
MSI's FREE monthly program takes place at the downtown Redwood City Library at 11am, AND at the Redwood Shores Library,
399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City at 1:30pm. As always, no registration required,
just show up!
Canoe Paddle in Redwood CreekSaturday, April 27 9am ~ 2pm
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Join us for a leisurely family paddle in our fleet of canoes guided by our expert naturalist instructors. No experience necessary, and we provide all of the necessary equipment. We will explore the local flora and fauna of Bair Island, a rare example of an undevelopped wetland ecosystem. A recent paddle offered a bonanza of bird sightings - over 16 species in two hours!!
$10 for members, $20 for non-members - advanced registration required. |
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Marsh & Beach ExplorationSaturday, May 11 10am ~ 1pm
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Our ocean coastline is filled with maritime treasures, and we love leading classrooms on our explorations of the magical habitats that ring our shores. In 2013 we begin offering these programs to the public.
Come join us as we explore the secrets of sandy beach habitat, then move inland through the marshland and learn about the birds and plant life specially adapted to this environment. |
$10 for members, $20 for non-members advanced registration required.
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Shark Day!Saturday, May 18 11am ~ 1pm
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MSI loves sharks! Our special Shark Day invites one and all to learn about these amazing creatures, from the Great Whites that swim just off our ocean shores, to the gentle Leopard Sharks that are common in our Bay. We will be feeding and touching our local Leopard Sharks in our teaching aquarium, and viewing information about the vital role of these top predators around our world's oceans.
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$10 for members, $20 for non-members Advanced registration required. |
Low Tide WalkSaturday, June 1 10:30am ~ 12:30pm |
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Some years we find only a few perfect Saturdays when the moon and sun allign to let us play a good low tide. 2013 is different. We have LOTS of chances! But beware, it looks like 2014 will have very few opportunities, so make this the year to explore tide pools!! MSI takes to the tidepools for a treasure hunt of nature's beautiful intertidal secrets. We'll spend the evening taking advantage of the low tide to reach the outer edges of Pillar Point, and take in spectacular sunsets as we slowly retreat to shore. Will we find crabs, sea stars, eels and octopus!? This is a great all-ages, family event. $10 for MSI members, $20 for non-members. Space tends to fill up for these events quickly, so please RSVP soon. |
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Big Blue Oceans Day!Saturday, June 8
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MSI celebrates World Oceans' Day with two trips aboard our Big Blue Boat, the Robert G. Brownlee.
Join us as we take to the seas to explore all the funny, strange and wonderful things that swim, flip, and fly beneath the surface of the San Francisco Bay. Departing from our home port of Redwood City, this is always a spectacular trip and golden opportunity to explore the waters and wildlife.
Must be at least 5 years old to attend, and ALL children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Closed-toe shoes required.
This event is $30 per adult members, $40 non-members; $15 child members (ages 5-12), $20 non-members. Advanced registration required.
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MSI Event Cancellation and refund policy: For a full refund, we ask our guests to cancel their registrations with a minimum of one weeks notice. This allows for families on waiting lists to register and adequately plan their calendars. Please note our events still take place during rain or shine including our Discovery Voyages unless deemed a safety issue by the ship's Captain. Should MSI cancel an event for any reason you will be notified via the contact information provided through registration and be issued a full refund. Questions??
or via email: aaron@sfbaymsi.org |