This is a fun walk to learn about and observe migrants at this important migration stopover site. Learn about the critical role that wetlands play in the lives of waterbirds, and why so many of these birds are migratory superheroes. We'll likely see adult and young Caspian Tern, Heermann's Gull, ...
Where: Bodega BayCost: $10 Donation, Free for members ($6 Parking)
Mars Rover Curiosity Landing EventThe Mars Rover Curiosity is nearing the end of its eight-month journey to Mars to search for the chemical building blocks of life. This rover utilizes the most complicated landing system ever built! Check out Curiosity's Seven Minutes of Terror video here!See the link to the website for later information. ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Curiosity: Landing on MarsWitness history as Curiosity comes home! The Center will be open for special extended hours so you can enjoy the show live in our full dome planetarium. Engage in hands on activities, watch a live feed of Planet Fest with appearances by Bill Nye the Science Guy, talk with our ...
For thousands of years, humans have distinguished two types of bright celestial lights: the firmament of the fixed stars and the clockwork machinations of the wandering planets. With the discovery of a vast population of brown dwarfs - low-mass objects exhibiting both stellar and planetary characteristics - these long-held distinctions ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $6 Members, $10 Seniors
Stories Told By HawksThirty years of tales from the West's biggest hawk migration.Speaker: Allen Fish, Golden Gate Raptor Observatory.
Where: OaklandCost: $7 Donation
Tuesday, 08/07/12
Intel Museum - Free Class Lets Kids Explore the World Inside of a FabKeeping it Clean (ages 7 and up)Explore what it's like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip fabrication facility (fab) - from particles of contamination to bunnysuits - and get an inside glimpse into a Class 1 Fab from the museum. Space is limited and reservations are required. Email museum@intel.com ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free.
Mad Science: Exploring SlimeExplore the exciting world of polymers, the chemical reactions we use to create them and the inner workings of silly putty. Transform two regular liquids into an oozing batch of your very own slime... This program is limited to the first 30 participants. Grades: K-6.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Wednesday, 08/08/12
Summer Fun Day: EcoFest!Learn about the ecology around us and what role we play in our environment.
Where: BerkeleyCost:
Using the topography of icy satellites to understand their internal structure and thermal historyThe icy moons of Saturn boast a wide variety of topographic features, including the deep Herschel crater on Mimas, the prominent equatorial ridge on Iapetus and the famous "tiger stripes" of Enceladus. The lesser known moons, Rhea and Dione also display complex topography, including impact basins, normal faults and ridges. ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
August LASER (corrected date and location)Leonardo Art/Science Evening Rendezvous of August 20126:45pm-7pm: Socializing/networking.7pm - 7:25pm: Sydell Lewis on "Why Upside Down? Paintings that Rotate"Sydell Lewis's abstract paintings, mounted on rotating devices, allows the viewer to examine and interpret a work to its full potential. Her thesis is that we do not totally perceive an abstract ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Skeptalk: 'In God We Teach'This month's Skeptalk from the Bay Area Skeptics features the presentation of "In God We Teach," a controversial new movie. The evening is hosted by Eugenie Scott, president of the National Center for Science Education. "In God We Teach" is the story of Matthew LaClair, a student at Kearny (NJ) public ...
Doodles are the fun, surprising and sometimes spontaneous changes that are made to the Google logo to celebrate holidays, anniversaries and the lives of famous artists, pioneers and scientists.In 1998, before the company was even incorporated, the concept of the doodle was born when Google founders Larry Page and Sergey ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
Thursday, 08/09/12
Free Intel Museum class teaches kids to make a musical greeting cardComputer chips are everywhere--powering the Internet, controlling cars, automating factories, enhancing cell phones, and enriching home entertainment. A favorite class at the Intel Museum helps children ages 7 and up learn about computer chip science while making a musical greeting card using the Intel-powered classmate PC!The class lasts about 45 ...
Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
From Creek Dams to Cormorants--a modern ecology of San Francisco BayAriel Rubissow Okamoto is the author of books and articles about San Francisco Bay, California water history, and national parks. Her articles have appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Bay Nature, and other publications. Kathleen M. Wong is the science writer for the UC Natural Reserve System. Her articles ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Friday, 08/10/12
Fossil HuntingGrab a hammer and chisel to chip away at sedimentary rocks to uncover trilobite fossils. Learn about fossil formation and take home a 400-million year-old fossil.Bring eye protection and a small hammer if you have it. This program is appropriate for children 6 years of age and up.Parent must accompany ...
Where: Los GatosCost: $15/Adult, $10/Child
What is the Universe made of? Cosmography with Gravitational Time Delays - SOLD OUTLick Observatory hosts a Summer Visitors Program (SVP), inviting the public to observe through both the 36-inch Great Lick Refractor and Nickel 40-inch Reflecting Telescope. Each evening also features two speakers, who present programs even if clouds or fog prohibit viewing.Lick astronomers present multimedia lectures on their research or ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $7.50 + service fee
Houge Park Start PartyMeet with members of San Jose Astronomical Society for a Star Party, weather permitting.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 08/11/12
Intel Museum - Free Circuitry Class Engages KidsSchematics, Switches and CircuitsFrom doorbells to karaoke machines, kids ages 9 and up will be introduced to reading schematics and building circuits. After a quick introduction to the basics, they will work in teams to build a variety of electronic devices that ring, beep and play songs! Space is limited ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free.
Festival SaturdaysCheck out hands-on science activities on the second Saturday of every month. Explore the "magical" properties of matter and energy, solve medical mysteries, and explore creatures of the sea at our inspiring tabletop festivals.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Robert Ferguson Observatory-Public Solar ViewingThe Robert Ferguson Observatory (RFO) is open to the public at least once a month, usually on a Saturday near the time of the New Moon. Daytime Solar: Solar telescopes are set up so you can safely look at and listen to our favorite star, the Sun. Please visit our ...
Where: KenwoodCost: $8.00 per vehicle
History of the U.S. Army Corps of EngineersJoin Ranger Bill to learn about the "When/Where/Why/What/How," the diverse, complex, many faceted missions, goals and objectives of the USACE's "Birth" in 1775 under General George Washington.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Mad Science: Exploring SlimeExplore the exciting world of polymers, the chemical reactions we use to create them and the inner workings of silly putty. Transform two regular liquids into an oozing batch of your very own slime... This program is limited to the first 30 participants. Grades: K-6.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
August 11 Astronomy Program On Mt DiabloPlease join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the August 11th astronomy program. The program starts at 7:00 (enter the park at least 45 minutes earlier) at the lower summit parking lot. Although there is no fee for this program there is a $10 park entrance fee. This month's program is ...
Where: Cost: $10/car park entry
Music of the Spheres - Kurt Ribak TrioLick Observatory hosts its 32nd season of Music of the Spheres summer concerts in 2012. Concerts feature a wide variety of music. Programs include the concert, a talk by a University of California astronomer about current research, and (weather permitting) viewing through the historic Great Lick Refractor and the Nickel ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $40 - $150
ROCKS FROM SPACEThe Earth is hit all the time with small space rocks. Hold real meteorites in your hand. Why does the Moon have so many craters and Earth so few? Watch for meteors from the Perseid meteor shower.
Where: Walnut CreekCost: Free
San Mateo County Astronomical Society Star PartyThe City of San Carlos Department of Parks and Recreation and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society have open Star Parties twice a month.Reasons to AttendIf you have kids interested in space or planets bring them here for a real life view of planets, nebula, star clusters and galaxies.If you ...
Where: San CarlosCost: Free
Robert Ferguson Observatory-Public Star Party & Perseid Meteor ShowerThe Observatory's three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Docents set up additional telescopes in front of the building, while presentations on astronomical topics are given in the classroom throughout the course of the evening. Friendly and knowledgeable docents are available to answer your questions. FAQs: When to arrive: ...
