Wildflowers of Summer Photography HikeJoin ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self for a drive with several hikes and lots of wildflower photography (beginners are welcome). We'll meet over a dozen wildflowers that are vital summer nectar sources for native bees, butterflies hummingbirds and other pollinators. As always I'll point out issues of habitat history and restoration ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: Free
From the Ohlone to the Gold RushHow did the first settlers in San Francisco Bay change the natural environment and how did their culture and the culture of those who followed them irrevocably alter the natural landscape? For a new and challenging perspective on human development come join us. Program led by Laura Mello.Registration required: see ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Head for the Headlands Open HouseThe Marin Headlands will celebrate the Centennial of The National Park Service with a special weekend of talks, exhibits, tours and activities. Food trucks and special events all day. Come join in the celebration!
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Novato Space FestivalGuests:Charlie Duke - Apollo 16 Moon WalkerAl Worden - Apollo 15 Moon MissionDan Bursch - Space Shuttle Flights 51, 68, 77, ISS 4Kent Rominger - Space Shuttle Flights 73, 80, 96,100Yvonne Cagle - NASA Flight SurgeonIn addition to our astronaut guests, come see our museum's exhibits, numerous space organizations exhibits ...
Where: NovatoCost:
Nature Walk for Health!Take a break from your busy schedule and refresh your spirit with nature at the refuge. Take a guided nature walk on the Tidelands Trail and hear what makes this National Wildlife Refuge unique. The 1 1/3 mile walk traverses through endangered species habitat and offers great views of south ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Plant Illustration WorkshopDo you like learning new things, making cool drawings, or observing plants? The come and join a fun and instructive workshop with Marley Peifer to improve your skills!By drawing plants we'll come to better understand how they work, what their different parts do, and how to group them into families. ...
Where: OaklandCost: FREE! $20 suggested donation.
The Periphery Project: Walking the Bay – Artist ReceptionIn February 2015 Lisa Kairos began The Periphery Project, walking a part of the San Francisco Bay Trail each week. As she walked, she photographed the bay and the shoreline, and posted the images online. The act of walking itself serves as a physical tracing, or drawing, of the bay. ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Family Sundown SafariIs your family ready for a WILD campout? Grab your camping gear, your family, a few friends, and get ready for an overnight adventure at Oakland Zoo.Family Sundown Safari is a unique overnight program for the whole family. This program includes dinner, a nighttime and morning guided tour of the ...
Where: OaklandCost: $85.00 per person for non-members / $75.00 per per
Stargazing PartyEnjoy a summer night under the stars with the San Mateo County Astronomical Society. Join us at 8 pm for a very entertaining astronomy presentation by the ever popular Dave, The AstroWizard! Then around 9 pm, head outside to view the sky through massive telescopes. Observe constellations, star clusters, galaxies ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: $8 per person
Measuring Cosmological Distances with SupernovaeTo measure distances to far-away galaxies, astronomers make use of what are called "standard candles," objects whose true brightness can be calibrated accurately. Professor Huang will discuss Type Ia supernovae, the most powerful of all standard candles, including how to make them an even more useful tool for understanding the evolution of the cosmos.Speaker: ...
