A,B,Sea Club for Tots @ Birch Aquarium at Scripps Introduce your child to the ocean world. They’ll be introduced to sea animals in interactive one-day programs designed for early childhood learners, ages 4 and younger. Each class includes aquarium exhibits, live animal encounters and a free-play experience. Individual families and playgroups are welcome. Age groups/dates designated below:

Sea Wees – Age 2
March 10-14; April 14-18; May 19-23
9:30AM – 10:30AM
One-hour weekday class introduces 2-year olds to the ocean world through stories, songs and live animal encounters.

Sea Schoolers – Ages: 3 to 4
March 8, 16, 19; April 5, 13, 23; May 3, 11, 24
9:30AM – 11AM
This program engages "sea" schoolers between the ages of 3 and 4 in hands-on activities that include aquarium scavenger hunts, live animal encounters, stories and special crafts.
Family Days @ Birch Aquarium at Scripps
April 19, May 17th
Family Days is a monthly program at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, which embraces family learning and togetherness by blending arts and crafts, science, special tours and one-of-a-kind activities for all ages. Programs are included with aquarium admission and take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for these dynamic opportunities to explore the ocean world!

La Jolla Above and Below
April 19th
Learn about La Jolla’s natural wonders on land and in the ocean. Meet with Scripps researchers who study marine reserves, including the 533-acre reserve off the coast of La Jolla. Guests from the La Jolla Shores Map project also will attend. The giant map planned for Kellogg Park will highlight local marine life as well as natural and historic landmarks. Groundbreaking is planned for this spring.

Breathing in a Changing Climate
Saturday, May 17
Uncover the link between air pollution, climate change and our amazing lungs as Scripps researchers bring real-time experiments to this climate themed Family Day. See how much air our lungs can hold and test the quality of air we breathe through a special filter. From lungs to gills, you’ll also see how fishes can breathe in a watery world.


Encinitas Environment Day
June 8, 2008
June 8 is the Encinitas Environment Day at Cottonwood Creek Park (Encinitas 95 North Vulcan Avenue ) from 10AM to 4PM. For directions and additional information, click here>>

Green Flash Seaside Concert Series
Wednesdays: May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 6 - 9 p.m.
Ages 21+ Reservations: 858-534-4109 Cost: $20 pre register, $25 at door Join Birch Aquarium at Scripps for an unforgettable summertime experience combining live music and spectacular ocean sunsets during its Green Flash Concert Series.

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Light Bulb Exchanges
June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Here's a bright idea: Join the global effort to slow climate change and cut down your energy bill at the same time. On four select Saturdays at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, trade in old light bulbs and torchiere lamps for new, energy-efficient models - for free - and get 2-for-1 same-day aquarium admission.


Grunion Run
May 21, June 4
Join Birch Aquarium for a must-see ocean adventure and observe the mysterious grunion spawn on the beaches of La Jolla. Wednesday, May 21, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Each grunion run is $12 for adults and $9 for children ages 6-13. RSVP Required: 858-534-7336


All programs listed above are conducted at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Pre-registration is required: please call 858-534-7336. For more information on all the events listed above, please click here.