The Sierra Nevada: The Amazing Story of the Mountains in Reno's Backyard
Schedule
Mon May 04 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Blue Chalk | Palo Alto, CA
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Discover the wild forces that built the Sierra Nevada range — colliding plates, rising magma, earthquakes, and glaciers — in a fast paced, kid friendly STEM adventure.To manage attendance, please register each attending parent and child. It’s quick and FREE.
The Sierra Nevada didn’t just “appear”. It was forged by fire, lifted by ancient forces, and shaped by dramatic events that continue today. In this 90-minute STEM presentation, kids and parents will explore the fascinating geologic story behind this most iconic mountain range of California and Nevada. Through high-resolution videos, real geologic samples and audience participation, we’ll learn:
• How continents collide and create mountain ranges
• How hot magma built a mass of rock 400 miles long
• Why the Sierra Nevada rose and are still rising today
• How anyone can search for the rocks that reveal these secrets
Interactive: Kids can ask questions throughout and study the rocks that form the Sierra.
See more about it at: https://yardwideweb.org/YWW/posts/sierra_nevada
Parent Value: Parents will love that this session blends science, storytelling, and relevance to our home region — all in a format that’s fun, fast, and free.
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Where is it happening?
Blue Chalk, 300 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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