Animal AmoreAnimal Amore lets adults delve into the wild and sometimes weird world of animal courtship and mating during an intimate daytime tour. Afterwards, guests will enjoy a light mimosa brunch and make some Valentine's Day enrichment for their favorite animal.
Where: OaklandCost: $40/person or $70/couple, member discount
Art/Science Workshop: Sweet HeatAdding heat to materials causes them to melt, boil and even explode. Thermal metaphors are also applied to people-from being "hot-blooded" to having a "meltdown." After considering the scientific impacts of heat, explore what it means to you. Learn how to make a glass-like material by bringing sugar to a boil. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 members, $35 non-members
Life at the Bottom of the Food ChainWetlands microbes are often called "the lungs of the earth". Explore the dynamics of microbial communities in LaRiviere Marsh ponds. Join microbiologist Wayne Lanier, PhD, for a brief presentation in the Visitor Center; then a Microscope Hike to LaRiviere Marsh, where we will sample and view the most ancient creatures ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Point Reyes Fungus FairJoin us for the 6th annual Point Reyes National Seashore Fungus Fair. Attend free lectures in the Bear Valley Visitor Center Auditorium. Learn about the fungi of the Point Reyes National Seashore. You can pore over the remarkable colors and shapes of native wild mushrooms on display.Held at the Bear ...
Where: Point Reyes StationCost:
Chocolate Factory Meetup and Valentine's Murder MysteryJoin us on a Valentine's Weekend mystery of uncovering the process of how chocolate is made by taking a tour of a chocolate factory that is sought after by gourmet restaurants. The beans are selected from all over the world and then roasted at the factory with the final product ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour Experience the wildlife and natural beauty that make Younger Lagoon an exceptional local treasure on this docent-led tour to the lagoon and its beach habitat. Learn about the ongoing research and habitat restoration work that help this vital habitat thrive. Tour includes a short hike and is best suited for ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
'Transcendent Man' - SOLD OUT"Transcendent Man" chronicles the life and controversial ideas of inventor, futurist, and author Ray Kurzweil, one of the world's most respected advocates of the role of technology in our future. This film premiered to sold-out audiences at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. Enjoy a 30 minute lecture by Mr. Kurzweil ...
Where: San JoseCost: $50 General, $25 Members
Vanishing of The BeesVanishing of the Bees follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes as they strive to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts across the U.S. The film explores the struggles they face as the two friends plead their case on Capital Hill and travel across the Pacific Ocean ...
Where: PetalumaCost: $4 suggested donation
San Francisco Bay Flyway FestivalWelcome to the 15th Annual Flyway Festival, February 11-13, 2011 which promises more guided hikes and outings, tours and workshops on Mare Island than every before. With over 60 events on the schedule, you'll have to watch closely to make sure you don't miss your favorite! You will find that ...
Enjoy free admission and explore how technology and science affect the way we live, work, play and learn. Over 250 fun, interactive exhibits provide hours of creative discoveries. Ride the Earthquake Platform, play with Robots, learn about Silicon Valley innovations and lots more unique hands-on fun for all ages. Does ...
