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SERC Science Saturday

Learn about microbes and DNA in the Bay.

Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Join us for explorations of SERC research with our Science Saturdays.Bring the family for a day of hands-on activities alongside Smithsonian scientists!

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SERC Science Saturday

Discover how the atmosphere interacts with land and water.

Saturday, August 24, 2019 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Join us for explorations of SERC research with our Science Saturdays.Bring the family for a day of hands-on activities alongside Smithsonian scientists!

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SERC Science Saturday

Learn about the secret lives of plants.

Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Join us for explorations of SERC research with our Science Saturdays. Bring the family for a day of hands-on activities alongside Smithsonian scientists and Pepper, the robot!

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Talk

Sea Level Rise: The Risks and Realities

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Event Location

Schmidt Conference Center

Speaker: Dr. William Sweet, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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As Sea Level Rises, Wetlands Crank Up Their Carbon Storage

View from a dock of a river, bounded on both sides by wetland plants

Some wetlands perform better under pressure. A new study revealed that when faced with sea-level rise, coastal wetlands respond by burying even more carbon in their soils.