Meet the Birds at Lake MerrittMigrating birds are here! See what winter visitors are currently at Lake Merritt, the nation's oldest wildlife refuge. A naturalist from the Rotary Nature Center will lead a short walk along the lake. Learn about the Pacific Flyway and how to identify some winter migrants as well as year-round residents.We'll begin ...
Zoovie Night: Ice Age: Collision CoursePut on your jammies and enjoy an evening of Zoovie magic with the whole family. Bring your pillows, blankets, and chairs and snuggle up in our auditorium for a specially selected family movie. Meet some of our education animals and Roosevelt, Oakland Zoo's costumed alligator mascot. Hot chocolate and popcorn ...
Where: OaklandCost: $6-7
The History of Astronomical ImagingDr. Lance Simms will talk about the history of astronomical imaging. Most people know that Galileo revolutionized the field of astronomy when he pointed a telescope up at the heavens in 1610. What is not as widely known is that a similar revolution occurred when John William Draper first moved ...
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
Touring Antique Telescopes and Other Astronomical Sites around the WorldThe Antique Telescope Society was organized in 1992 to study the history of astronomical as well as other kinds of optics and their impact on the study of astronomy. In addition, many of the members collect, and in many cases, restore and use these fine old instruments for personal use. ...
