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Climbing Trees at the Pacific Science Center

by Mary Jo on April 8th, 2008

At the Pacific Science Center this Spring kids can explore the trees and the forest in a traveling exhibit sponsored, in part, by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Exploring Trees Inside & Out is a simple (translation:  non-electronic) environment that’s both educational and fun.  Kids can learn about the gift of nature while also enjoying some play time. 

Here are a few of the interactive options:

• sit inside a giant bird’s nest
• learn how sap moves through trees
• learn about photosynthesis while sitting inside a giant leaf
• crawl through a log
• learn how a seed becomes an acorn, that in turn becomes a tree

This would be a great way to celebrate Earth Day!

Location:

Dates & Time:  February 9th - May 4th, 2008.  Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm.

Admission:  $11 adults (ages 13 - 64), $9.50 seniors, $8 youth (ages 6 - 12), $6 kids (ages 3 - 5), under 3 is free.

Photo credit:  wikimedia

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