Fungus FairJoin us for our yearly Fungus Fair. See displays on everything from edible and medicinal mushrooms to dyeing yarn with mushrooms. Attend chef demonstrations on cooking with wild mushrooms and interesting presentations on many aspects of fungi and their role in the world around us.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission to Hall
Hike Sonoma Mountain!Located on the northwest flank of Sonoma Mountain, SSU's Fairfield Osborn Preserve is a wonderful place to explore oak woodlands, shady fir forests, and a rare fishless perennial stream. Trained naturalists lead visitors on hikes with excellent panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and (for the adventurous) plenty of opportunities to observe and ...
Where: PenngroveCost: $3 per person. Cost goes toward education programs
Humboldt wonderlandJoin us for our popular series of free public lectures on a broad array of topics related to plants and natural history. Named in honor of its founder, the Wayne Roderick Lecture Series takes place in the Visitor Center of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden. These illustrated presentations are enjoyable for ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Chat with an Academy ScientistMeet Academy scientists who explore the planet in search of life and a greater understanding of its mysteries. From the tops of mountains to the bottom of the oceans, and in high-tech laboratories here at the Academy, these explorers see the world, discover new life, and help explain Earth's amazing ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Academy admission
California is a Thirsty StateIs the New Dual Water Conveyance System a solution or just a big drinking straw? California's population continues to grow thus creating an ever-increasing demand for more fresh drinking water. Where will we find it, how will it get distributed and what will it cost? The State of California is ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Spice and Chai Workshop: with Deepa Natarajan at the UC Botanical GardenSpend a chilly winter day in our warm and wonderful Tropical House - home to many of the spices you'll find in the Garden. Local ethnobotanist and botanical artisan, Deepa Natarajan will introduce you to fascinating historical tales about the spices followed by a chai (tea) demonstration and tasting. Deepa ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $20 General Admission, $15 Members
We have been warned that the year 2012 "has Earth's name on it." Well, if doomsday is coming this year, it had better hurry!On December 1st, with just one month to meet the legendary "End of Days" in 2012, Wonderfest presents "End of Daze: Does Hollywood Get Doomsday Right?" a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 ($40 for two) - tax deductible
