Explorables: Handmade ScienceMotors, Climbing Bears, and Paper RocketsMake toys that whir, climb, and soar with the help of friction, feet, and magnetic fields. Use everyday materials to create models and other tools for exploring the world around us. Run by a highly skilled, dedicated team of volunteers, these drop-in workshops mix classic activities ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission
Genesis on the benchtop: how do we study the origin of life in the lab?The origin of life is a topic that has driven scientific research from many disciplines, ranging from astronomy to organic chemistry. Molecular biology has revealed that all life on earth shares a common ancestor, yet we know little about how those first cells arose. In this talk I will focus ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Navigating SF BayBoating is a great way to relax and have some fun. It can be very exciting but it requires knowledge and skill to do it safely. Each bay has its own disposition and personality. Unpredictable winds, powerful tides, conflicting currents and gyres are just a few things that add to ...
Where: SausalitoCost:
Family Bird WalkLet family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We'll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for children ages 5-10. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Register ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Twilight Marsh WalkExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands (1 1/3 mile) Trail. At the setting of the sun we will observe the beginning of nature's night shift. Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Not suitable for young children. RESERVATIONS ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Moonwatch '15Amazing moongazing! Using binoculars, a spotting scope, and telescopes, we'll study the face of the moon and learn more about constellations and the night sky. Binoculars will be provided, or bring your favorite pair! Weather may prevent us from actually seeing the moon and stars, but we will still have fun ...
A documentary that looks at pundits-for-hire who present themselves as scientific authorities as they speak about topics like toxic chemicals, pharmaceuticals and climate change.There will be a brief introduction as well as a Q&A following the film by author Erik Conway.Supported by the Elizabeth Paris Fund for Socially Engaged History and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free, but ticketed
Sleepover by the BayIf you missed our sleepover in September, there's still time to check it out! Explore the Bay Model after hours with our new, one-of-a-kind sleepover. Naturalists from Aquarium of the Bay will lead a dynamic tour, followed by evening snacks, a toasty campfire (weather dependent), and fun activities focused on Bay ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Contact Mayra Rivas mayra@bay.org for Pricing
Solar Eclipse in SvalbardThe speaker will share his experiences during his trip to Svalbard, Norway to view the March 20 2015 solar eclipse.Some info on the eclipse is here.Speaker: Donald Gardner
This month we celebrate Thanksgiving by highlighting the amazing feeding and hunting strategies of marine mammals! Find out about how orcas have learned together to wash seals off the ice in Antarctica, humpback whales use bubbles to trap fish and otters use tools to crack open their favorite foods!FREE Classroom Programs: An Ocean Feast- 12 PM ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Making ColorJoin Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.Explore some of the many ways to make color-from neon signs to oil slicks to rainbows and more. Learn all about light, how it is made and interacts, and take home materials to build your own spectroscope. You'll see ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission
DR. DAVID EAGLEMAN In Conversation with Jacob Ward"In a cubic centimeter of brain tissue there are as many connections as stars in the Milky Way Galaxy. Somehow our thoughts, our hopes, and our dreams are contained in these three pounds of wet biological material." – David EaglemanHow does a three-pound mass of ...
Join park staff and docents for a tour down the Point Bonita Trail, through the hand carved tunnel and out to the Lighthouse. We will walk along a half-mile trail which is steep in places. Arrive early as parking is limited. Meet at the Point Bonita Lighthouse trailhead. Dress warmly ...
Cellphone and nature? Yes! Map plants with app! CANCELEDOn fourth Thursdays, join a small group mapping invasives and some natives in Tilden Regional Park in the East Bay. Easy, leisurely walks -- learn about and enjoy nature while you contribute to a statewide database and stewardship, using CalFlora's cellphone-mapping apps! Info. RSVP, and instructions (let us know whether ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: 0
Friday, 11/27/15
Black Hole FridayCheck out Chabot's second Black Hole Friday where we explore one of the most mind-bending phenomenon in the Universe. Immersed in a field of stars accompanied by the visual and auditory re-creation of a black hole and the abstract equations that describe it, this is a sensory-rich experience. Engage in ...
