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 ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Saturday, 11/28/15
7 Tools You Can Use to Find the Elusive Gray FoxDo you sometimes see paw prints in mud or scat (poop) on the trails and assume that a dog left it? It could be from something else. Come along with me and I will show you how to distinguish and identify the markings of a gray fox. Gain some insights into the fox's nature and ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Sunday, 11/29/15
Quarry Lakes Nature Journal Field TripJoin us at the Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont. We will walk to the wildlife area at Willow Slough and Lago Los Osos. Bring your favorite sketching supplies and a potluck treat to share for lunch. This day's lunch will be on the trail so make it tasty ...
