'Packing for Mars' with the Astronomical Society of the PacificFree Workshop (Part of the Bay Area Science Festival):"Packing for Mars" with the Astronomical Society of the PacificJoin the staff of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) for a 3-hour workshop of engaging hands-on activities to introduce the science and exploration of the redplanet Mars to students and audiences ...
Where: Redwood CityCost:
Oaks Class at Pepperwood Preserve(Santa Rosa, California) – Students will explore groves comprised of many oak species onsite at Pepperwood Preserve Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm with botanical expert Steve Barnhart. Barnhart is Pepperwood's Academic Director and an expert on California's oaks, Steve Barnhart will lead students on a walk to ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: $10.00
San José Clean Energy ShowcaseCome see the latest in solar, wind turbine, electric vehicle and solar hot water technologies. Bring the family and get everyone excited about clean energy! The time for clean energy is now! With money-saving rebates from the State, making home energy improvements has never been easier or more affordable. Come ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
SFSU Julia Robinson Mathematics FestivalThe Julia Robinson Math Festival is aimed at all Bay Area students in 6th – 12th grades who love math.The event consists of morning math problem solving activities and a math-circle style talk.The problem sets cover a wide variety of mathematical topics, including abstract problem-solving techniques like symmetry and parity ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 * Scholarships Available
FIRST Robotics LeagueWhat the Olympics are for sports and the Nobel Prize is to science, FIRST Robotics is to kid's engineering.Take part in the most prestigious robotics competition for youth in the world this fall by joining Celsius and Beyond team. You will learn about project management, computer programming, robotics design, analytical ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $950 in full, $330 per month
Come to Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a cooperative program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service.A GGRO docent gives an hour-long talk about hawk monitoring and identification ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Animals and their AdaptationsFind out how animals are built to survive with the Youth Science Institute. Touch and examine live animals from a variety of taxonomic groups and learn about diet, ecological role, habitat, structure, and function.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Jazz Under the Stars - CancelledSaturday October 1, 7:00-10:00 PM -Due to current construction, park in Marie Curie Lot 5, then walk around the planetarium to enter the north side of building 36. Make a right down the hall and take the elevator to the 4th floor.Visit our rooftop observatory to view the first quarter ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Mt Tam Astronomy Program - Milky Way Galaxies Across the UniverseImmerse yourself in the universe! FREE public lecture "Milky Way Galaxies Across the Universe" by Dr. Anne Metevier of UC Santa Cruz and Sonoma State 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 ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: FREE
Star PartyTake a look into the night sky with members of the Halls Valley Astronomical Group (hallsvalley.org). Telescopes are provided but you are welcome to bring one. Meet at Halley Hill, across from campsite #22. Park entrance gate closes at 10:00pm. (408) 274-6121
Where: San JoseCost: Free
SMCAS Star Party Come out and bring the kids for a mind expanding look at the universe.Setup of telescopes begins around sunset, with observations beginning about 1 hour later.
