With activities like bubbly sidewalk painting, rocket launching, meeting rescued wild animals, and making your own ice cream, you'll have a wonderful time learning and exploring together at Summer Fun Days. All events are free with your admission! June12 | Bubbly Sidewalk Painting Make your own chalk and create masterpieces ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
The Dangers of Bridging the Golden GateFind out the dangers for which the bridge engineers had to design and prepare-above and below the sea surface.Meet Ranger Will Elder at the Battery Godfrey parking area off Langdon Court near Merchant Rd. and Lincoln Blvd.To make required reservation, call (415) 561-4323.
Where: PresedioCost:
Vitamin D: Its role in risk reduction for autism and breast cancerJohn J. Cannell, MD, Director of Vitamin D Council, will present a talk on the evidence that vitamin D reduces the risk of autism and may be useful in treating the symptoms.Cedric F. Garland, Dr. Public Health, UC San Diego, will present the evidence that solar ultraviolet-B (UVB) irradiance and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10.50 to $30
Having Fun in the DeltaHave you ever thought about all the things there are to do in the Delta? Come find out some fun and interesting adventures you and your family can have by exploring this hidden gem with Ranger Bill.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Robert Feguson Observatory at Santa Rosa Downtown MallThe Robert Ferguson Observatory is joining with the Sonoma County Astronomical Society (SCAS), in presenting an astronomy booth FREE to the public. We will be on 4th Street during the traditional Farmer's Market activities. Observing of the Moon through a telescope will be available.Time: 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton's groundbreaking study of elephant behavior in Tanzania in the 1960's has paved the way for elephant research and conservation today. Since Save the Elephants (STE) was founded in 1993, its programs have expanded across the African continent to protect and study elephants in varying ecosystems, from the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Seniors, Free for members
Keith Payea will present a talk on the Very Large Array. One of the world's premier astronomical radio observatories, the VLA consists of 27 radio antennas in a Y-shaped configuration on the Plains of San Agustin fifty miles west of Socorro, New Mexico.The VLA has made key observations of black ...
MUD, DIRT, SAND, & CLAY Workshop with PeopleologieWhere does clay come from? How long have people been making things from mud? There are endless incredible things that regular folks do with just earth and water. Get a fun-packed culture, science, and art workshop rolled into one! Our virtual field trip takes you around the world, visiting historic fortresses ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on an Urban Pediatric Population - RESCHEDULEDUnderstand how adverse childhood experiences are a risk factor for adult ailments such as heart disease and cancer. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris outlines the relationship between poverty, child development and health in this thought-provoking lecture. She eloquently describes a model that integrates medical, mental health, and holistic and social services ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Green Building Workshop - High-Performance Envelopes: Building Science, Not Rocket Science!Join Build It Green for an informational workshop! Learn how to integrate more insulation into your building using airtightness strategies, strategically applied windows, and other measures which can reduce the heating demand for your next project by 80%. Sound too good to be true? Katy Hollbacher, founder and Principal of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 Members /$15 Non-Members
Implications of Healthcare Reform for Total Hip and Knee Replacement PatientsThis talk will cover the different perspectives on how the value for treatment can be defined, and the role of the orthopaedic joint replacement community in shaping the challenging road that lies ahead.Speaker: James Huddleston, MD
Botanical Illustration: Roses with Catherine WattersJoin horticulturist Peter Klement for a lovely morning stroll through the Garden of Old Roses at the peak of its bloom. Discover the rose's rich historical background and listen to amazing ethnobotanical tales.
Where: BerkeleyCost: $85/$75 members
Gamma-ray Bursts: Birth Cries of Black HolesLick 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 ...
Houge Park Start PartyMeet with members of San Jose Astronomical Society for a Star Party, weather permitting.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 06/15/13
SkeptiCal 2013, Northern California Science & Skepticism ConferenceThe 2013 SkeptiCal Science & Skepticism Conference brings science and critical thinking to Northern California.The plenary speakers are:* Dr. Eugenie Scott, President, National Center for Science Education, on "Legends, Hoaxes, and Frauds of Science"* Dr. Jill Tarter, Bernard Oliver Chair, SETI Institute, on "SETI in an Age of UFOs: What ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $50 regular, $35 student; $60 for all after 5/1.
Bug DaysJoin Garden docents and entomologists for a weekend of fun and exciting insect related programs. From tours of the Garden in search of pollinators to hands on demonstrations and interactions with live specimens, this is sure to "bee" a great event.Check website for a complete schedule of activities.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with Garden Admission
Bug DaysJoin Garden docents and entomologists for a weekend of fun and exciting insect related programs. From tours of the Garden in search of pollinators to hands on demonstrations and interactions with live specimens this is sure to "bee" a great event. Check website for a complete schedule of activities.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Winged Predators-RaptorsJoin a Ranger on an easy 2-mile hike to look for winged hunters in the sky. Learn about a raptor's role in the environment and how you can become involved in the study of hawks, falcons and eagles. Bring water, sun protection and sturdy hiking shoes. Field guides and binoculars ...
Galaxies are the building blocks of the Universe; massive structures that contain up to 100s of billions of stars. Galaxies in today's Universe show a striking diversity among their properties, with large variations in their appearance, age, size, weight, and stellar birth rate. Despite this diversity, galaxies can broadly be ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Wind Waves & a Need for SpeedIn 1851, a British royal yacht race created a sensation that leads us to today and the America's Cup Race featuring the world's best sailors, the fastest sailboats every invented, and the most coveted trophy in competitive sailing sports. This year the race will take place in the San Francisco ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
The State of the UniversePrograms include 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 40-inch telescope. Knowledgeable local amateur astronomers outside the buildings provide additional telescopes and informal astronomy discussions.Due to safety concerns, children under the age ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $40 General, prefered options available
Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society Star PartyInfant stars, ancient stars, hard-working stars, stars with broods of planets. Take a look through the telescopes to discover our galaxy's family of stars.
Where: Walnut CreekCost: Free
Dark Energy and the Runaway UniverseThe expansion rate of the Universe is speeding up with time, rather than slowing down due to gravity as expected. The origin of the repulsive "dark energy" may be the biggest unsolved mystery in all of physics.Speaker: Dr. Alex Filippenko, UC Berkeley
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Sunday, 06/16/13
Geek Out with Dad DayLooking for something unique to do on Father's Day? We've got a bunch of cool space and science activities for you and dad to enjoy. Ken Denmead, author of the hit book series Geek Dad, is sharing his global "Geek Dad" movement and he's sharing his best secrets to geeking ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Bug DaysJoin Garden docents and entomologists for a weekend of fun and exciting insect related programs. From tours of the Garden in search of pollinators to hands on demonstrations and interactions with live specimens, this is sure to "bee" a great event.Check website for a complete schedule of activities.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with Garden Admission
Bug DaysJoin Garden docents and entomologists for a weekend of fun and exciting insect related programs. From tours of the Garden in search of pollinators to hands on demonstrations and interactions with live specimens this is sure to "bee" a great event. Check website for a complete schedule of activities.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Trekking the ModelJoin a ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5 acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 – 2000.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Full Spectrum Science: SoundFull Spectrum Science: Sound Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for Full Spectrum Science, a series of exuberant explorations into physical phenomena on the third Thursday and Sunday of each month. This month's presentation is Sound. What is sound? How high a pitch can you hear? Can you measure the speed of sound with ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission
Monday, 06/17/13
Mad Science: DecomposersDig into the world of worms! Experiment to find the ideal worm habitat. Observe worms on the move. Experience how worms eat and take home your very own worm composter
Where: San JoseCost: Free
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on an Urban Pediatric PopulationUnderstand how adverse childhood experiences are a risk factor for adult ailments such as heart disease and cancer. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris outlines the relationship between poverty, child development and health in this thought-provoking lecture. She eloquently describes a model that integrates medical, mental health, and holistic and social services ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Tuesday, 06/18/13
Conformal gravity: New light on dark matter and dark energyDr. Robert Nesbet will describe (in layman's terms) implications of a theory that differs from standard particle physics and cosmology only by imposing a universal symmetry principle. This theory has been found to explain dark energy and dark galactic halos without invoking dark matter. Subgalactic phenomenology (relevant to our solar ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope DemoMerritt Microscopy and Hitachi High-Tech proudly present a hands-on demo of the Hitachi TM3000 Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope. The event is open to the general public, with absolutely no prior microscope experience needed, and looking at whatever samples you wish to bring. Simply email us (link below) to reserve a ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Skeptics in the StudioNorth Bay Skeptics are: humanists, atheists, freethinkers, agnostics and undeclared, who embrace modern skepticism. We celebrate the scientific method, and the application of logic and evidence to all claims. As in the tradition of many Skeptical groups world wide, we like to gather for lively discussion on current topics and ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
Anthropocene Astronomy: Thwarting Dangerous Asteroids Begins with Finding ThemAre humans smarter than dinosaurs? We haven't proved it yet.In the long now, the greatest threat to life on Earth, or (more frequently) to civilization, or (still more frequently) to cities, is asteroid impact. The technology exists to eliminate the threat permanently. It is relatively easy and relatively cheap to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, Members free
