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Solar Water Heating at Crissy Field Center 2013
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By students from Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

Students in Project WISE from Galileo Academy of Science and Technology explain how the Center heats water without burning gases.
Solar Power at Crissy Field Center 2013
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By students from Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

Students at Crissy Field Center take a look at how solar power is used at the Center.
Electricity Consumption at the Crissy Field Center 2013
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By students from Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

Where does the energy at Crissy Field Center come from? Students in Project WISE from Galileo Academy of Science and Technology take a look at how the Center gets its energy while discussing tips for reducing energy consumption.
Crissy Field Center
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The Crissy Field Center is a showcase of environmentally-savvy design. The 7,500-square-foot interim building is LEED Platinum certified, with features like maximized natural lighting and recycled construction materials. The Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and Presidio trust partnered with Project FROG to create the building in less than 6 months,...
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I love UTB because it’s not like any regular program or job. When I come to UTB I feel like I’m coming to a second home. I know when I come to UTB I won’t be judged and I will always feel welcomed. Last summer UTB taught me how to...
Chastity DeCuire, 2nd year UTB intern
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That summer was one of the best summers ever. I had the opportunity to lead activities and do lesson plans on what I thought was important.
Laura Alvarez, Middle School Instructor
Backyard Bound Youth Summit 2013
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Backyard Bound is an annual youth-developed and youth-led summit planned with the community for the community. Over 100 Bay Area youth convene at the Rob Hill Campground in the Golden Gate National Parks during Earth Week to explore youth leadership's role in the conversation of the environment.
Two adults and a young boy sit together outdoors in bright sun.
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Annual youth summit that engages Bay Area young people through camping and bonding in national parks
A group of four high school students stand in a line outdoors while leading a presentation about the natural environment
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A 2-day workshop utilizing “Finding Urban Nature: An Educators’ Guide to Exploring San Francisco Natural History.”
A Crissy Field Center educator a teenage youth look over images inside the Crissy Field Center facility
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Youth-focused programs for community groups and families.