Lichen: A Closer LookThis 1.5-mile out and back nature walk is the first in a series that will explore habitats where lichen communities thrive. Learn to identify some of the most common forest lichen and discover ways these fascinating organisms benefit both wildlife and the environment. Meet at the Wood Rd. parking lot ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
The Habitable Zones of Pre-Main-Sequence StarsThe habitable zone (HZ) is the region around a star in which liquid water could exist on a planetary surface. Although 1-D models have been traditionally employed in HZ studies, recent investigations using 3-D models incorporate more realistic physics and self-consistently calculate both the effects of clouds and relative humidity. ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Adventure Tuesday Club: Counting With CrittersA four-week class, for ages 4 to 5. Adult attendance is not required. Numbers are everywhere, especially in nature. "Count" on meeting some animal ambassadors.Register online with the link listed below.Class ID: CC-390
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $80.00 (Member: $65.00)
Project: Ice - Tiburon International Film FestivalFormed by ice, filled by ice, often covered by ice, the Great Lakes encapsulate human exploration, migration, development and where we're headed. PROJECT ICE views North America's fresh water inland ocean through the prism of ice, from the crossroads of history, science and climate change.North America's five Great Lakes contain ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Long Now's Nevada: the Great Basin in the AnthropoceneScotty Strachan will talk about the natural history of the Great Basin Region. Scotty's scientific research includes study of the climate and hydrology of the area as well as tree-ring analysis of bristlecone pines. This work has been conducted throughout the region including on Long Now's property on Mount Washington in ...
