If your child loves learning with their hands and exploring new textures (especially squishy, slimy ones!), then this program is for them. We are excited to offer our beloved Squid […]
Did you know that over ½ of the earth’s oxygen comes from plankton? These microscopic organisms also play a critical role in ocean food webs. Join us as we take […]
Quest: Discovery Labs Jr. Aquarists Jan. 27th, 2026 Program Info $20 for one participating child.All programs take place promptly from 10:00AM-11:00AM.Doors open at 9:45AM for check-in.Please arrive before 10:00AM to help […]
Featured Speaker: Pete Kelley, Avila Beach Historian.
Poster Presentations by Local Researchers:
1. Patterns of Black Abalone Habitat Use Across Crevice Characteristics and Predator Presence.
2. Effects of Sediment Grain Size and Shell Length on the Burial Rates of Pismo Clams in the Monterey Bay.
Quest: Discovery Labs Jr. Aquarists Jan. 28th, 2026 Program Info $20 for one participating child.All programs take place promptly from 10:00AM-11:00AM.Doors open at 9:45AM for check-in.Please arrive before 10:00AM to help […]
Big Fish Little Fish Starfish Feb. 4th, 2026 Program Info $25 for one participating child and up to two guardians.All programs take place promptly from 10:00AM-11:00AM.Doors open at 9:45AM for check-in.Please arrive […]
Collect a water sample from our local coastal waterways to test for basic variables including temperature, pH, salinity, phosphates, and more, just like a real water quality scientist!
Come explore Avila's rocky tidepools with us as we search for sea anemones, shore crabs, mussels, and sea slugs! Be sure to wear shoes that can get wet for tidepooling.
Quest: Discovery Labs Jr. Aquarists Feb. 24th, 2026 Program Info $20 for one participating child.All programs take place promptly from 10:00AM-11:00AM.Doors open at 9:45AM for check-in.Please arrive before 10:00AM to help […]
Science After Dark February 24, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Program Info $30 per person$20 with student ID Tickets Join us Tuesday February 24th, from 6:00–8:00 PM for […]
Big Fish Little Fish Crabs Mar. 4th, 2026 Program Info $25 for one participating child and up to two guardians.All programs take place promptly from 10:00AM-11:00AM.Doors open at 9:45AM for check-in.Please arrive […]
Did you know that there are more than 6,700 species of crabs found in the ocean? Join us as we explore the lives and adaptations of these unique animals.
