OUTDOOR SCIENCE PARK
— FORCES THAT SHAPE THE BAY
Forces That Shape the Bay
Head Outdoors
Earthquakes, erosion, wind and weather. Experience small-scale versions of the geologic forces that shape and reshape landmasses like those in the Bay Area.
Explore Forces That Shape the Bay:
- Ride earthquake simulators
- Set erosion in motion at our hands-on erosion tables
- Scope out the Bay with our powerful telescopes
- Control the water flow from the simulated Sierra Nevada
- See how the San Francisco Bay has developed in 10,000 years
- Eat lunch at our picnic tables
Daily facilitated activities, games and demonstrations.
Journey of a Sandpiper
Become a sandpiper and explore what happens to sandpipers during their yearly migrations between Alaska and Mexico.
Leopard Sharks in Lake Merritt?
Complete a scientific experiment and find out if Leopard Sharks could live in Oakland's Lake Merritt.
Where Does All The Water Go?
Learn about freshwater in California and its many uses during this interactive presentation.
Animals of the Bay
Explore the many animals that live in the Bay including crabs, clams and snails.
Forces That Shape the Bay was made possible with support from
the National Science Foundation.  |
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Take
in the stunning view.