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Wednesday, May 22

Ecology and Science in San Francisco: City History Lectures | SF
Wednesday, May 22 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Eric Quezada Center
Ecology and Science in San Francisco: City History Lectures | SF

Join a challenging conversation some have dubbed “environmental communications in the Anthropocene” to discuss the problems with presenting complex ecological information publicly.
Rose Aguilar from KALW’s Your Call radio, Brent Plater of the Wild Equity Institute, and environmental scientist and climate change activist Azibuike Akaba will …

Tuesday, June 4

Legion of Honor Free Admission Day | First Tuesdays Legion of Honor Free Admission Day | First Tuesdays

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally $10, admission is free on the first Tuesday of each month (special exhibition surcharges, if …

Saturday, June 8

Treasure Island History Day: Naval History | SF
Saturday, June 8 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | Historic Building One
Treasure Island History Day: Naval History | SF

June 8: Naval Gateway to the Pacific:
In its heyday, Naval Station Treasure Island sent off thousands of sailors and marines per day to help win World War II in the Pacific. But the Navy’s presence here spanned a century, starting in 1898 on adjoining Yerba …

Saturday, July 13

Treasure Island History Day: Magic City 2.0 | SF
Saturday, July 13 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | Historic Building One
Treasure Island History Day: Magic City 2.0 | SF

July 13: Magic City 2.0:
Treasure Island will soon reinvent itself as San Francisco’s newest and most sustainable neighborhood. Already designated one of just 18 Climate Positive Model Communities worldwide by the Clinton Climate Initiative, the redeveloped island will be both a mixed income community and …

Saturday, August 10

Discover Treasure Island Day | 2013 Free Lecture Series
Saturday, August 10 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | Historic Building One
Discover Treasure Island Day | 2013 Free Lecture Series

Aug. 10: One Happening Square Mile:
Where in San Francisco can you find wineries, artists’ studios, a sound stage, a job training center , annual music and rowing festivals, a monthly flea market, an airport control tower and the best views of San Francisco’s …

Saturday, September 21

Treasure Island History Day | 2013 Free Lecture Series
Saturday, September 21 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | Historic Building One
Treasure Island History Day | 2013 Free Lecture Series

*September 21 (3rd Saturday): Keeper of Treasure Island’s Legacy:
For over 20 years, until its closing in 1997, the Treasure Island Museum introduced visitors to the rich history of the island. Now, as the island prepares to once again redefine itself, the museum is poised …