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Visit a hands-on nature center where you can explore local wildlife, get indoor and outdoor learning experiences, and discover a building that runs on solar power and strawbales.
Inside the Nature Center, you’ll find:
- A 200-gallon saltwater aquarium with marine life from the San Francisco Bay
- A 200-gallon freshwater tank with native lake fish
- Displays on birds and marine mammals
- A touch table for kids
- Staff who can answer your questions about nature, the waterfront, and local programs
The building itself is part of the experience. It’s the first municipal strawbale building in the country, heated and powered by solar energy, and designed as a working example of green construction.
Plan a field trip
School and group programs cover topics like birds, marine mammals, fish, estuary science, and Bay ecology. Field trips are tailored to grades K–8 and taught by experienced naturalists.
Teachers, parents, and group leaders can schedule:
- 3-hour field trips with hands-on activities
- 1-hour naturalist programs for smaller groups
- Tours that include a short video on how the building was made
See Shorebird Park Nature Center programs
Whether you’re stopping in for a quick visit or bringing a group to learn more about the Bay, the Nature Center is open to walk-in visitors and ready to help you explore.