Bird Watching for BeginnersIn this beginner’s program, we will go over the use of binoculars, how to use a bird guide, and identify the birds we see on the trail. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Wear comfortable shoes. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow.  Heavy rain cancels. Led by ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
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 ...
Where: OaklandCost:
Guided Nature WalkExperience the beauty and rich natural history of this 535-acre preserve. Our half-day guided nature walks are on Saturdays throughout fall and spring. Participants are divided into small groups and paired with a trained Bouverie volunteer to explore the mixed evergreen forest, flower-carpeted oak woodland and rugged chaparral. Guided Nature Walks ...
Bair Island is now open! On this 1.5-mile walk, witness wetland restoration in progress. Hear the story of Bair Island and see how we are turning the former salt pond back into a healthy tidal marsh. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED. Go to http://innerbairtour.eventbrite.com. Questions? Call Julie at 408-262-5513 ext.104.
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Shark DayMSI loves sharks! Our special Shark Day invites one and all to learn about these amazing creatures, from the great whites that swim just off our ocean shores, to the gentle Leopard sharks that are common in our Bay. We will be feeding and touching our local Leopard sharks in ...
Join Environmental Volunteers and Save the Bay for a special talk on the impact of Phythopthora and Sudden Oak Death on the health of bay area ecosystems. Following the talk, Save the Bay will lead a short restoration activity to enhance the native flora and fauna of the Palo Alto Baylands ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free (donations encouraged)
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 ...
Is the very fast Ocean Biological Carbon Pump Stable? Berkeley’s new generation of autonomous robots aim to find out. The ocean’s biological carbon pump (OBCP) moves 10 Pg (1 Pg=10^15 grams) of carbon per year from surface waters to the deep sea. The strength of the pump is the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Sunday, 11/20/16
Science Sunday: The Giant Ocean Coloring Book: What the Ocean Taught Me about ArtScience Sunday lectures are designed to make science interesting and “user-friendly†for EVERYONE. Science Sunday is free with membership or admission. UCSC undergrads free with valid student ID.Speaker: Peter Winch, Education Specialist for The Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Artist
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Solar Energy Training in Santa Cruz: Free Workshop on Rooftop PV SystemsJoin others who are interested in helping save the environment one rooftop at a time. This free, 3-hr. training workshop will teach you the basics of rooftop solar energy and insights on how to install rooftop photovoltaic (PV) energy systems. The workshop is offered by SunWork (SunWork.org), a Bay-Area ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: free
Owl Pellet Dissection and Night HikeJoin Owls 4 Oakland (O4O) and the Rotary Nature Center for an owl pellet dissection followed by a night hike! Learn about what O4O is doing to create better habitat for owls in Oakland and then hike in the Redwoods at dusk. Bring your own headlamp or flashlight, wear sturdy ...
How galaxies are influenced by the largest structures in the UniverseWhen viewed at the largest scales, the distribution of galaxies in the Universe resembles a complex, tangled web: an interconnected network of filaments of galaxies that surround vast, empty voids. Simulations and theory have established that filaments �" the largest, most densely populated structures in the Universe - have formed in ...
Join us November 22nd as we discuss healthcare innovation and extending the quality of life with physician, hedge-fund manager, and investor Dr. Joon Yun.Besides telling people to not eat fast food and to do jumping jacks, Dr. Joon Yun is a managing parter and president of Palo Alto Investors, LLC, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15
LEGACY: Stories of inheritance & aftermath, legends, lore & the stories we leave behindLEARN SOMETHING WEIRD   Expert talks on odd topics; odd talks on everything else. Featuring six short stories from:James Manion ~ “An Instinct for the Regrettable†The Sad Legacy of Thomas Midgley Jr.Kate O’Donnell ~ Set in Stone: The Many Faces of Audrey MunsonAlexander Rose ~ The Clock of the Long NowRebecca ...
Where: san FranciscoCost: $15 General Admission, $25 Reserved front two rows
Hike the forests, meadows and hills around Pine Flat and up Redhill with ACR Volunteer Patrick Woodworth & ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self. We’ll be watching (and listening) for birds on the hike out. After lunch, we'll botanize as we consider the seasonal interplay between bird foods, habitat history and current activity ...
Forget the hassle of shopping and spend a fun and relaxing two hours watching the migrating birds of San Francisco Bay! Meet us at Oakland's beautiful Middle Harbor Shoreline Park for a walk along the shore and learn the basics of birdwatching, bird identification, and the amazing adaptations of these ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Of Turkeys and Turkey VulturesBenjamin Franklin did not want to have the bald eagle as our national bird. In writing to his daughter, he referred to the turkey, saying that it "is a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America." In California though, during Franklin's time, there were no ...
Where: GilroyCost: Free
Signs of the Winter Forest: Guided HikeJoin docent and amateur mycologist Steve Warner and State Park Interpreter Rose Nelson to discover signs of winter in the mixed evergreen forest. We will be examining all fungi activity along established trails with only 1-2 miles maximum distance so we can focus on the fungi that we discover together. ...
