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. ...
Where: La HondaCost: Free
Saturday, 11/26/16
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
Science Saturdays: Monarch MagicWhat’s white, black, and orange all over?Monarch butterflies of course! Celebrate the return of these fascinating insects at the Museum during Monarch Magic on Saturday, November 26th, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.Join the Museum as we spend the day learning about these beautiful butterflies and welcoming them back to ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free with admission
Ship Operations in the BayJoin Captain Craig Thomas of Agile Marine as he provides a better understanding of commercial shipping operations and movements in the Bay. The program includes the types of ships, ship construction and layout, commercial considerations, types and locations of terminals in the Bay Area, manning requirements including careers and International, ...
Do 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 ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Sunday, 11/27/16
Sunrise Tour of Muir WoodsJoin us for a three-mile stroll (mostly flat, with a relatively steep section) through an old-growth redwood forest. Wander through an awakening forest, hear tall tales, soar in the sounds and smells, and wonder and the historical and ecological story of Muir Woods.Designed to engage adults; may be over the ...
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!Program Summary FREE Classroom Programs: An Ocean Feast- 12 ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Prime Slime Time: Myxomycetes and More!The rains are here, and the forest is oozing with slime molds! Join naturalist and slime enthusiast Angela Pai on a hunt for myxomycetes, the plasmodial slime molds. Angela will explain what exactly these gooey organisms are and share some specimens from her collection. We may also find other slimy ...
Where: OaklandCost:
Monday, 11/28/16
Meet the birds at Lake Merritt!Migrating birds are here! See which 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 ...
Global energy-economic models, such as MESSAGE with which I work at IIASA, have proven valuable for assessing long-term energy transitions and their environmental implications under a range of policy and technology scenarios. However, the broad geographic and temporal scope of these models has required a trade-off in terms of spatial ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
SOLVING BIG PROBLEMS WITH SMALL ACCELERATORS: FROM COLLIDERS TO MEDICAL DEVICES BASED ON LASER PLASMA ACCELERATORS Dr. Wim Leemans of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will discuss the progress on building laser powered, plasma based particle accelerators where electrons surf on waves and can reach energy levels in a few inches that would conventionally require machines multiple football fields long. Although many challenges remain, this new technology ...
Energy is used in every part of the global economy�"powering our homes, businesses, factories, and cars. Meeting our country’s (and indeed, the world’s) climate commitments therefore means reducing emissions from every sector. Smart energy policy can drive down greenhouse gas emissions quickly and affordably, while stimulating innovation and economic growth. Alternatively, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Nerd Night East Bay 48: Stoicism, Dark Energy, HealthEase out of post-Thanksgiving torpor with Nerd Nite East Bay. An evening of drinks and education begins with Seamus O'Donnell's exploration of stoicism. Virtue is based on knowledge, so we continue with Astronomy on Tap's Jeffrey Silverman's discussion of dark energy, We conclude the evening with alumnerd Sharon Osterweil's dive ...
Where: OaklandCost: $8 advance, $10 at door if available
