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Pollinator Garden Explorit Science

WebThe garden contains native plants to help pollinators thrive while teaching the community the importance of pollinators. Last year, community members came together with Explorit …

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Camps Explorit Science Center

WebJune 24-289am to Noon3rd-5th. Campers tackle a series of nerve-racking challenges to create inventive solutions in team-based activities. Using the Design Engineering …

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Detritovores, Decomposers Needed for a Healthy Environment

WebNamed for eating detritus, detritovores are the ones that help to break down the decaying plant matter and help to restore it to the soil for recycling. There are …

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Meet the Team Explorit Science Center

[email protected]. David has been a science educator for over 35 years. He works with audiences of all ages, sharing the wonders of the universe and helping people …

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Camp Policies Explorit Science Center

WebA late pick up policy is enforced in all camps. Parents who are late to pick up their children after the program is over at noon will be charged the following amounts: 1 - 15 minutes …

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Programs Explorit Science Center

WebExplorit provides both off and onsite programs to schools in 18 Northern California counties. We also host after-school science camps throughout the year.

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The Code of pH Indicators

WebThe pH scale goes from 1-14. Solutions that have a pH less than 7 are acidic, with solutions above 7 being alkaline, or basic, and a pH of exactly 7 being a neutral …

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Benefits of Clover Go Beyond Good Luck

WebBeing a nitrogen fixer, having clover in your lawn and gardens can help reduce your need for fertilizer and help keep you other plants healthy and thriving. More …

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New Exhibit Opening

WebBy Sara ThompsonSpecial to the EnterpriseExplorit Science Center is excited to announce our nextexhibit, opening in October! Healthy Planet, Healthy You …

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A Pioneer for Women in STEM

Webink drawing of Begonia ynesiae, one of many plants collected, sketched, and named after Ynes Mexia.By Sara ThompsonSpecial to the EnterpriseYnes Mexia …

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Mae C. Jemison: An Inspiration for All

WebBy Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Astronaut Mae Jamison working in Spacelab-J module on board Space Shuttle Endeavor (STS-47) Mae Carol …

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The What, Where, and Who of Owls

WebBy Sara ThompsonSpecial to the EnterpriseHollingsworth, John and Karen, Photo by USFS Region 5 (Pacific Southwest)Owls are some of the most recognizable …

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The Science of Candy and Sweets

WebGelatin is added to the sugar solution at hard-ball stage to make gummy candies. Citric acid can be added to make candies sour and tart. Cinnamon or capsaicin …

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Exciting Electromagnets

WebBy Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Electromagnets can be found in a number of places, ranging from how a doorbell works all the way to helping particle …

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What Causes Tsunamis

WebEach one is triggered by another source. 70-80% of all tsunamis are caused by earthquakes. Other causes include landslides, volcanic eruptions, meteors, and more. …

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The Color-Changing Stoat

WebBy Sara ThompsonSpecial to the EnterpriseA stoat is a small predator found in temperate forests of Alpine regions; Photo by Soumyajit NandySeveral species of bird …

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Meeting Michiyo Tsujimura

WebBy Sara ThompsonSpecial to the EnterpriseImage credit Asahi Shimbun Company, Wikimedia Commons.Michiyo Tsujimura was born in September 1888 in …

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Thank You to Our 2020 Volunteers

WebWe want to recognize these wonderful people who take time out of their lives to help us out and keep us up and running, especially this year as we had to navigate …

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