The Sonoma State University Field Stations & Nature Preserves proudly presents the 3nd Annual Insecta-Palooza!Our arthropod extravaganza includes something for everyone, from the smallest enthusiast, to master gardener, watershed ecologist and the simply curious.The 2011 theme is Metamorphosis in its many guises. Our interactive exhibits, engaging activities and seminars explore ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: See listing
Pepperwood offers class on Invasive PlantsEcologist Peter Warner will provide an introduction to the identification, ecology, and management of several invasive wildland weeds common in Sonoma County on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Pepperwood Preserve. The class is $10.00 and students can register online at http://www.pepperwoodpreserve.org. Peter Warner, M.A., is ...
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 ...
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for cool, food-related investigations.This program is jointly supported by Science@Cal, Community Resources for Science, and the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for cool, food-related investigations.This program is jointly supported by Science@Cal, Community Resources for Science, and the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
Calling all Educators! Leveraging excess stock/equipment/materials from labs/companies across the area, educators will have access to high quality materials for their classrooms. Everything at the event is free, but please only take what you need for your classroom. This FREE Giveaway is for educational and non-profit use ONLY.If you are an EDUCATOR, ...
Cal State East Bay's Science Festival kicks off the Bay Area Science Festival with a celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math. Join us on this opening day with experiments, hands-on activities, games, exhibits, lectures and much much more.Some highlights:Chemistry Magic ShowPotpourri of PhysicsObserving the Sun with a TelescopeRobots in ...
Where: HaywardCost: Free with admission
Gold Fever: How the Gold Rush Forever Changes SF BayIn 1848 gold was discovered in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, luring people by the thousands to California. Join Ranger Tammi to find out how this event changed San Francisco Bay forever.
Join Geophysics Professor Gregory Beroza of Stanford's Earthquake Seismology Group and docents Mike Alexander, Paul Billig, and John Wertzler from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for a leisurely hike to examine remnants left by thousands of major earthquakes, discuss the wonders of plate tectonics and learn how to prepare ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
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 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 ...
Day: Solar Viewing and PlanetWalk are FREE.State Park Admission: $8.00Docents will be on hand to show you our only star; the Sun, through specially filtered telesccopes and other devices. This is both a fun and safe experience for the whole family!Tours of the observatory are always available.Handicapped parking and wheelchair ...
Is there really such thing as climate change? Is it politically motivated? What's all the hype about? Find out what's going on with the Earth's thermostat. Meet Ranger Linda at the reception desk.
It may seem like a barren, lifeless rock with only the haunting memories of the past, but a battle for survival continues daily throughout Alcatraz Island. Cut off from the mainland, Alcatraz is a protected, prime nesting ground for many bird species - especially black-crowned night-herons, gulls and ravens. These ...
Join this 2-mile, 2.5 hour walking tour from Discovery Street Tours to get up close and personal with some of the city's most stellar rock formations. Explore the twisted rock n' roll stories of our Bay Area landscape with edible geology activities and a hike through the city's heights. Includes snacks ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 special price for BASF
ComBots returns to the San Mateo Fairgrounds for ComBots Cup VI - the biggest cash prize purse in robot combat! 220 pound robots from around the world compete for dominance, cash, and the glory that is the ComBots Cup – 100 pounds of trophy-shaped awesome.
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Exploring Antarctica (Just Like Mars, Only Closer!)NASA Scientist Dr. Chris McKay will discuss his research in Antarctica and its connections to Mars' environment. How does this prepare us for human exploration of Mars? What can we learn from simulated exploration that brings us closer to reaching Mars? What is the current status of Mars exploration projects ...
Where: BurlingameCost: Free
Autumn Stargazing at Pepperwood PreserveEscape from the city lights to experience nature's autumn night sky on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Pepperwood Preserve. Bing Quock and Ron Damann will guide you through a tour of the season's celestial sights, using a combination of historic and modern telescopes to ...
Fee: $3.00 per. adult, under (18yrs. free) Parking Fee: $8.00Park in the gravel area near the horse corrals just outside the gate to the Group Camp/Observatory site.(Handicapped parking and wheelchair access are available at the entrance to the Observatory.)The Robert Ferguson Oservatory (RFO) is open to the public at least ...
Where: KenwoodCost: $3.00 - Parking $8.00
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.
