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Mt. Tam Astronomy Night - Seeing the Beginning: Insights from the Cosmic Microwave Background - Hosted by Friends of Mt. Tam
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Do you ever wish we could look back in time? We can, by studying the cosmic microwave background (CMB), which reveals the fiery early universe when it was only 0.003% of its present age. This talk will show how studying the CMB allows us to learn about the origin, composition, and ultimate fate of the universe.

Birding 101
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Explore the shore of Rodeo Lagoon with docent Jane Haley and enjoy the winter birds.

Park ranger portraying Juana Briones
History Comes Alive with Juana Briones at El Polin Spring
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Join us on a stroll to El Polín Spring. At El Polín we will experience a day in the life of Juana Briones a legendary woman of the Presidio's past.

The Buffalo Soliders
Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten
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During this easy two-mile walk, hear about the challenges and triumphs of the African American "Buffalo Soldiers" during a time of overt racism and prejudice.

Intel on Internment
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Learn about the irony of Japanese American soldiers training to defeat Japan as their families were moved to internment camps; an easy, half-mile walk.

Youth at the Fort Point Cannon
Cannon Loading Demonstration
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Join us to learn how the soldiers of Fort Point came together to protect the San Francisco Bay. Afterwards, you and other visitors can demonstrate your knowledge and become certified Fort Point cannoneers!

A reenactment actor telling stories from the Civil War
Fort Point Living History Day
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Come experience history first hand at a 160 year old Civil War Era fort!

Cannon Loading Demonstration
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Join us to learn how the Fort's soldiers came together to protect the San Francisco Bay. Afterwards, you and other visitors can demonstrate your knowledge and become certified Fort Point cannoneers!

Lobos Dunes Adventures - CANCELED
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Join a ranger as you follow the watershed of Lobos Dunes down to the Pacific, learning Ohlone games and medicinal traditions and enjoying animal stories.

Community Day - Grand Opening Celebration at the New Presidio Visitor Center
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Bring your family out for a free community celebration at the new Presidio Visitor Center, a gateway for incredible park adventures.

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