Category Archives: outdoors
Yikes! Tarantula Hikes!
Last fall’s hike in search of migrating tarantulas was a big hit, with 35 kids & parents joyfully scaling Mount Diablo is search of these remarkable, gentle creatures. We’re pleased to bring back this delightful flashmob-style free event for fall … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 4, grade 5, grade 7, grade 8
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Research Day for middle-schoolers at Marine Mammal Center
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, today MVGATE took two dozen top middle-school science students to a special Research Discovery Day at the Marine Mammal Center.
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Tagged grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Oceanographer for a Day, grades 5-8 (5/31)
The Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay returns Sat May 31! The Adventure last November was a terrific time, full of science and ecology and seamanship, and an opportunity to make new friends and welcome new kids to MVGATE. … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Oceanographer for a Day, grades K-4 (5/31)
The Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay returns Sat May 31, this time for younger kids! The Adventure last November was a terrific time, full of science and ecology and seamanship, and an opportunity to make new friends and … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade K
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Oceanographer for a Day, grades 5-8 (11/10)
The Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay returns Sun Nov 10 for grades 5-8! The Adventure last June was a terrific time, full of science and ecology and seamanship, and an opportunity to make new friends and welcome new … Continue reading
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Oceanographer for a Day, grades K-4 (11/9)
The Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay returns Sat Nov 9, this time for younger kids! The Adventure last June was a terrific time, full of science and ecology and seamanship, and an opportunity to make new friends and … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade K
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Presidio Ropes Course: PLI Team-Building Adventure Challenge (11/9)
MVGATE is thrilled to announce the return of the mighty Ropes Course, led by SFSU’s Pacific Leadership Institute, on Sat Nov 9 from 9:00am-12:30pm at Fort Miley, SF (map).
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Tagged grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Mount Diablo Tarantula Hike
OK, that was pretty cool: Our MV GATE Tarantula Hike was awesome — 35 people, a half dozen wild tarantulas, a memorable time for all (look at those faces!). Big thanks to Naturalist Jim Holmes & all our attendees. More … Continue reading
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Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay returns 6/1!
REGISTER HERE The Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay last November was a terrific time, full of science and ecology and seamanship, and an opportunity to make new friends and welcome new kids to MVGATE. Our sold-out cruise was … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7
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The MVGATE Guide to Summer Enrichments
On this sunny February day it’s hard to imagine that summer break is still four months away, but it is… And it’s not too early to plan a summer full of enrichment activities for your academically gifted or creatively talented … Continue reading
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