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Beyond the Marvel of a Nest: The Survival Challenges of Birds and How We Can Help ThemWith the dramatic decline in bird populations and insect species, how can we help birds flourish in our cities and backyards? With the hope of protecting their continued survival, artist Sharon Beals has photographed and documented the intricacies of birds’ nests and their occupants. Beals will cover the feat of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members, $7 Student
Beyond the skin we live in, clothing and accessory is a ubiquitous human visual identity. It can be a strong marker of culture, values, and resources. It can define how we see ourselves or how we want to be seen. Get your hands on contemporary wearable designs, catch a fabulous ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 17.95 advance, 19.95 door, AD members free
Skin NightlifeThis week, NightLife gets under your skin. Explore the shape-shifting, color-changing, and ever-evolving nature of this complex organ in our new exhibit, Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity.Explore the exhibit through pop-up talks by Academy scientists and other experts and get close-up with scientific specimens, including thick-skinned armadillos, rhinoceros, turtles, and ...
Woodpeckers have captured the human imagination for generations. The distant sounds of pecking, flashes of red plumage, and inevitable disappearance into the shadows of the forest evoke a sense of wonder about these extraordinary yet elusive creatures. Jeffery Martin’s lecture and close-up high definition video explore the foraging strategies of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 donation for non members.
