Free Public Hike at Pepperwood Preserve!Join us for a FREE general introduction to the natural history and land management of Pepperwood Preserve. This is a moderate 4-5 mile hike with an elevation loss and gain of about 750 feet. Participants should be in good health and able to hike over hilly terrain. All hikes are ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: FREE
Berkeley Lab Open House: Adventures in ScienceFrom the icy South Pole, the tundra of Alaska, and sub-zero Siberia, to the Amazon rain forest, tropical Samoa, and the coral reefs of Puerto Rico, Berkeley Lab scientists explore the world around us seeking solutions to humankind's most pressing challenges.And the exploration continues in the lab, as researchers investigate ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: free with advanced registration
STEMposium at the Life is Living Festival Science, Engineering, Mathematics Link partners with Youth Speaks and The I.S.I.S. Project to host the 2nd annual STEMposium to provide exposure opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to the Life is Living Festival. This family friendly event is in conjunction with the Life is Living Festival. The STEMposium consists ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Disaster Preparedness Awareness Day at the Bay ModelThe goal of the Disaster Preparedness Awareness Day is to educate the public regarding the importance of and methods for preparing themselves, their families, and their communities to best handle disasters and emergencies that they may encounter. The public will also have the opportunity to learn what steps the City ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Palo Alto Solar Homes Tour: The Road to Net-Zero EnergyActerra and SunWork bring you an exciting free opportunity to learn more about how solar energy and other innovations can be used to reduce home energy use. The day will start at 11:30 am with a one-hour information session at the Girl Scout House in Rinconada Park, Palo Alto. ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Hawk Talk and Banding DemoCome 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: San FranciscoCost: Free
Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Other Scary EventsIn commemoration of Disaster Day, Ranger Linda will conduct a walking tour of the Bay Model and bring to your attention how restless Mother Nature can be in CA and what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Insect Discovery LabDiscover the world of insects with Insect Discovery Lab. See some live animals and learn about them at the same time. Children and families welcome.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Insect Discovery LabDiscover the world of insects with Insect Discovery Lab. See some live animals and learn about them at the same time. Children and families welcome.
Where: San JoseCost: 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
Star PartyJoin the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for a night of star gazing fun. Knowledgeable volunteers will provide you with a chance to look through high-powered telescopes and ask questions about the night sky. Meet at Halley Hill, across from campsite 22. Park entrance gate closes at 10pm. $6 vehicle entry ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
North American Association for Environmental Education ConferenceGaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different LensesCome and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental educators in North America! On October 9-13, 2012 in Oakland, California, NAAEE (North American Association for Environmental Education) is ...
Where: OaklandCost: Various packages available—see website for details
