Drawing our Natural WorldObserving our natural world is something we do on a daily basis. These projects will help young eyes develop a relationship with what they see. This activity is hands-on for both the child and the parent; each will participate in creating his or her own interpretation of nature.For children ages ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 per parent/child pair
In Deepwater: A report back from the Gulf Interested in finding out what's really happening in the Gulf? Hear from two experts who have been in the region since the blowout occurred.Texan shrimper-turned- activist Diane Wilson and Exxon Valdez survivor and marine biologist Riki Ott (Earth Island project director of Ultimate Civics) take a break from their ongoing ...
A Tall, Cold Pint of NightLifeThere's nothing better on a summer night than a tall, cold glass of beer. Have you ever wondered how beer is brewed? What 'hops' are? What the difference between a lager and a pilsner is? Join some of the San Francisco Bay Area's best microbreweries and beer experts, including San ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Before Bangalore and Silicon Valley: How Indian MIT and IIT Graduates Have Shaped Computing History In the last fifteen years the very names Bangalore and Silicon Valley have become evocative of the important connections between India and the United States in the global IT industry. Historian Ross Bassett argues that the linkages between the two countries are far older and deeper than is widely known. ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
How Are Drugs Developed and Why Is It So ExpensiveThe process of drug discovery can take ten to fifteen years and costs about $1 billion. The failure rate throughout the process is colossal, thus forcing the industry to be conservative - using well-established paths as well as focusing on the safety net of "me-too" drugs, mimicking drugs that have ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Pretty Babies: The Joys Of Snake BreedingIf there were such a thing as a Master Snake Breeder, Bruce Feldhammer would fit the bill. He has been a leader in the field for over 30 years, having captive bred over 50 species of snakes.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Twain's Frog & the Beautiful SerpentCome hear the hopeful story about building a new unit of the GGNRA at Sharp Park, which is a controversial golf course in Pacifica. You'll learn how this exciting vision will save endangered species and build a better public park everyone can enjoy. Speaker: Brent Plater, Executive Director of Wild Equity ...
