Exploratorium Exhibits in Emeryville!

The Exploratorium has arrived in Emeryville!  There are now outdoor Exploratorium exhibits open to the public 24/7 at the Public Market in Emeryville.  How cool is that?!  Here are some images from a recent outing...

demonstrates the ocean tides of different places in the bay - and this one you get to have fun turning it!

demonstrates the ocean tides of different places in the bay

fun round mirror

demonstrates the ocean tides of different places in the bay

I highly recommend a trek out to Emeryville to play with these exhibits, as well as take in the awesomeness that is Public Market -- the first platinum level LEED-ND project in the US!  That's right.  Emeryville's got it goin' on.

trucks in the bike lane...

The other day I was doing fieldwork on bicycle boulevards in Emeryville, and I noticed this truck parked in the bike lane.  The bike lane is not a parking lot for trucks, cars or other vehicles.  It always bothers me to see vehicles taking up this precious space, which is supposed to be a safe space for bicyclists.

Scene: Emeryville Street Art

The other day while I was doing some fieldwork for my job (walking the streets and marking where the City needs to put up the bicycle boulevard signage), I happened upon this great street art piece.  There are lovely little street art pieces around the city.  You just need to have your eyes focused on these little treasures.

Accidents Happen, Gatzby

If you haven't meandered around Emeryville in a while (or ever), I highly recommend a little jaunt around the cute, little off-the-beaten path streets in the heart of the City.  Get off the freeway on those hectic commutes home for a leisurely little walk, or hop on your bike on a lovely sunny Saturday and check it out.  I certainly enjoy my little walks every day, and I often happen upon little street art projects that make me smile.