Serpentine Habitat HikeTake a strenuous 3-mile hike to explore the plants and wildlife living in a serpentine ecosystem. Trails are steep and rocky, but we will pace to examine nature not to meet cardio training goals. Meet at Calero Reservoir, then caravan to a gated site nearby. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun ...
MSI loves sharks and we hope you will too! Our special Shark Day invites one and all to learn about these amazing creatures, from the Great Whites that swim just off our ocean shores, to the gentle Leopard Sharks that are common in our Bay. We will be feeding and ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: $20 General, $10 Members
Marine Mammals of the Marin headlandsCome learn about marine mammals, tour the Marine Mammal Center's state of the art hospital and observe harbor seals in the wild. We start the morning in the discovery classroom, learning about marine mammals of California and examining a variety of specimens. Next you will be treated to a guided ...
Where: Point Reyes StationCost: $45 General, $40 members
Tour spots around town where rocks and city views reveal the tale of our active earth. Touch the earth's crust, visit million-year-old microbes, and enjoy edible activities.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15
Native Bee PresentationU.C. Berkeley Professor Dr. Gordon Frankie will present a discussion on native bee populations in the Bay Area at Peralta Community Garden. This event is free and open to the public.
Alex Warren, artist and founder of Sinopia Pigments and Materials, shows how to create particular hues from natural and artificial ingredients.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Raptors HikeJoin a Park Ranger on a hike to explore our local winged hunters in the sky. Learn about a raptor's role in the environment and how to easily identify these hawks, falcons and eagles. Bring water, sun protection and sturdy hiking shoes. Field guides and binoculars recommended. Meet at the ...
Bedtime with the Beasts is a special overnight program for youth groups (ages 6-18) and their chaperones. An Oakland Zoo education specialist will lead your group on an evening hike around the zoo where you'll get a look at what the zoo is like after all of the guests leave. ...
Ron Hipschman, Exploratorium staff physicist, talks about ways to make color-from neon signs to oil slicks to rainbows. Ron demonstrates concepts about light, and you'll get materials to build a spectroscope (which separates light into its component wavelengths).
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Summer Science Series: Celebrating the ShuttleCome to the Ames Exploration Center for the second installment of our Summer Science Series. Dr. Jeffery Smith, the Chief of the Space Biosciences Research Branch here at Ames will be speaking on his involvement with the Shuttle program. Enjoy make-and-take activities and learn about citizen science projects. 1 p.m. ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: free
For Goodness SnakesThis one-of-a-kind educational experience will introduce you to the fascinating world of reptiles. You'll also have the opportunity to hold and interact with their docile animals!
Where: San JoseCost: Free
GO INSIDE A TELESCOPEHow do telescopes work? Take an inside look and learn about 400-year-old technology still in use today! Then view the universe through a variety of telescopes.
Where: ClaytonCost: Free
Music of the Spheres: Galaxies Near and Far: A Tour through the Realm of the NebulaeEach summer Lick Observatory hosts the Music of the Spheres concert series. Program for each includes the concert, a talk by a University of California astronomer about current research and, weather permitting, viewing with the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor and the Nickel 40-inch telescope. A knowledgeable group of local ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $35-$150
Mt Tam Astronomy Program - Nature's Biggest LensesImmerse yourself in the universe! FREE public lecture "Nature's Biggest Lenses" by Dr. Anja von der Linden of Stanford University in the Mountain Theatre on Mt Tam at 8:30pm followed by telescope viewing in the Rock Spring Parking Lot. Sponsored by the Mount Tamalpais State Park. Organized by the Mt ...
