August Events

New Exhibit
Nature's Numbers Exhibit: Math is everywhere in Nature! Look around-- the pattern of spots on your dog, the delicate symmetry of butterfly wings, the shape of crystals in salt are all evidence of some of the mathematical properties of nature. “Nature’s Numbers”, from The Franklin Institute, provides opportunities for play with 20 graphically lush, tactile, interactives on math and nature. Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo (650) 342-7755
The SALT PONDS: A Bird's Eye View of Colors and Textures in South San Francisco Bay: Take a glance out the airplane window on approach to SFO and you will notice the South Bay’s patchwork of vivid salt evaporation ponds. These ponds support a five-year-long process of solar evaporation that yields 600,000 tons of salt a year. As water in the Bay travels down the Peninsula from 3% to 30% salinity, it evolves through a succession of bright colors, evidence of halophilic algae, bacteria, and other organisms that thrive at elevated salinities. Photographer Cris Benton has highlighted this tapestry of colors in a series of photographs taken with kite aerial photography, on display at Coyote Point Museum July 7th through September 1st.

Ongoing Exhibits
The Discovery Lab: Discover something new at Coyote Point Museum! Test an exhibit prototype, build a magnetic sculpture, create a recycled masterpiece, examine a snakeskin, or see plants grow without dirt. Discovery Lab contents change frequently, so you can learn something new each time you visit.

A Family Favorite: River Otter Feeding - FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION: Daily at 12:30 pm Always a family favorite, watch our frisky River Otter frolic and play during the daily feeding. Observe our otter in his habitat from BOTH above ground and through the underwater observation window!

A Fox Feed - FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION: Daily at 11:30 am (EXCEPT SUNDAYS) A family favorite, our fox is the subject of our new interpretive habitat demonstration. Join our Wildlife staff in a question and answer session as you watch him "chow down."

WILDLIFE SHOWS AT COYOTE POINT MUSEUM
SEE SCHEDULE BELOW:: Every Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 pm Every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm; PAWS AND CLAWS
Are you an Animal Planet fanatic? Can't get enough facts on critters furry or feathered? Then come join us in our Wildlife Theater and learn facts about our own non-releasable animals, endangered species or majestic birds! Show themes will vary so you can learn something new every time your visit. Suitability: People of all ages who are awed by animals.

SUMMER CAMP In Session CAMP COYOTE: Summer Camp 2008 Life in Balance; June 16 - August 22, 2008; Young stewards will explore the natural world around them through engaging activities, eco-art crafts and animal interactions. Don't miss out on adventure!
To register visit the Summer Camp 2008 page on our website.
For questions please call (650) 340-7598 or email scheduler@coyoteptmuseum.org.

FREE Wednesday: Wednesday, August 6, 2008; Free admission on the first Wednesday of every month.; Parking: $5/car (free to members)

Tuesday Tales:
Story time in the Book Nook!: Every other Tuesday
Tuesday, August 5th & 19th at 11:00 am Enjoy an enriching story, animal presentation and exploration activity. Great for children 2-8 years old and their caregivers. Meet in the Book Nook.

Toddler Tuesday:
Take Flight: Tuesday, August 12th & 16th
10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Spread your wings this Toddler Tuesday as we look at what and how things fly. Explore how objects move through the air in our wind tunnel, get creative with feather paintbrushes and observe some of our feathered friends.
Toddler Tuesday is a unique hands-on, environmental education-themed, early childhood program. On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month (except where noted), Coyote Point Museum hosts this activity from 10 am -12 noon for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Toddler crafts, exploration activities, and live animal presentations are part of this program. Each month has a different theme. $5.00 fee. Check the Museum entrance for the activity locations. Come join in the fun!