Wind Fair 2012: The Art & Science of Wind | Exploratorium

Get to know which way the wind blows in this free, open-air market of aeolian science and art activities.

From mighty trade winds steering ships and storms across the seas to mild-mannered zephyrs lifting dandelion seeds, winds are everywhere, shaping and being shaped by our environment.

Wind Fair 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012 (11 am – 4 pm)
Palace of Fine Arts Rotunda
FREE

This fun, interactive event takes place outside the Exploratorium, in front of the Palace of Fine Arts Rotunda where you can…

• Enjoy food from local vendors as you browse wind-driven wares made by local artisans.
• Meet with meteorologists from the National Weather Service to learn how coastal winds affect weather.
• Join members of the SF Model Yacht Club to see the cut of their jibs, and build kites, rotocoptors, and other wind-powered wonders with Explorables volunteers.
• Examine the aerodynamics of windborne seeds, and learn how Makani Power flies wind turbines high above the ground.

 

Links: Event details

Cost: FREE*

*Free, but food may be for purchase

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