A Change in the TideTake a walk around the refuge and explore the different habitats that line the San Francisco Bay. Develop a greater understanding of why these habitats are here, how they’ve changed over time, and what is being done to protect them today. There will be opportunities for wildlife viewing, as winter is the ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
San Bruno Mountain Ridge Hike & RestorationJoin us on the ridge of San Bruno Mountain for a joint hike and restoration planting event with amazing views of the Bay Area!Participants will help plant native host and nectar plants to provide nourishment and improve grassland habitat for the endangered Mission Blue and Callippe Silverspot butterflies.At 10am the ...
Cosmic Microwave BackgroundWe live in a golden age of cosmology, the study of how the universe started and evolved. Since 1998, scientists have developed a detailed universe model that contains two mystery ingredients: dark matter and dark energy. These two make nearly all the energy in the universe. Learn how the microwave ...
Autumn is a wonderful time to enjoy the influx of birds to the Marin Headlands. Join volunteer Jane Haley for an easy walk to discover our spring visitors. Meet at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center. Bring field guides and binoculars; dress in layers. For ages 8 and up; no pets ...
Sustainable Energy Now and in a Livable FutureIt has been scientifically clear for some time that the global community must decarbonize the energy and material system entirely by mid-century. In additional recent energy future scenarios have highlighted the pathways to reach this dramatic decarbonization objective on household to village to national and regional levels. The short -- ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Trees of Lakeside ParkWhat's that tree? Do you know the difference between a giant sequoia and a coast redwood? How about a turkey oak and a valley oak?Join us for this introduction to the trees around the Rotary Nature Center and Lakeside Park. We'll talk about trees native to Oakland as well as ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free! $20 suggested donation
History of Lake MerrittDive into Lake Merritt's past with this easy walk near the water's edge. We'll talk about the past and present ecology of the area, and how Lake Merritt has changed over the years.
Galaxies are broadly divided into two classes: spiral and elliptical. Unlike the spirals, the ellipticals, often referred to as early-type galaxies, are largely composed of old stars that give them a reddish color, They typically have little interstellar material with which to form new stars; these galaxies are often referred ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wednesday, 12/21/16
River Otter Snow Days at Aquarium of the BayThere’s snow in the forecast at Aquarium of the Bay! Join the Aquarium each Wednesday throughout December as biologists add over 1,000 pounds of snow to the river otter habitat, and experience the merriment first-hand as Shasta, Baxter, and Ryer romp and roll in this fun and festive addition of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Discover Marine Life at Lake MerrittDid you know that organisms from all over the world make their home in Lake Merritt? A natrualist from the Rotary Nature Center will guide you through a hands-on experience with marine invertebrates that live on the boat docks. Come learn about sea squirts, sponges, flatworms, bubble snails, and more! We'll ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free! $20 suggested donation
Winter WonderlandRushing Redwood Creek, waving redwood pillars, thoughtful slugs and frantic bats are some of the signs of winter we'll look for on this two mile hike through Muir Woods. December 21 may be the shortest day of the whole year, but it's long on fun! Please call 415.388.2596 to sign ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Nerd Nite SF #79: Prehistoric Ecology, Metadata, and Vibrators!As is our hallowed nerdy tradition, our December show has NOTHING to do with the holidays and EVERYTHING to do with learning something new about something you never knew you should know. Got it? So come get it! Dude, we’ll get so meta about metadata with a software engineer and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $8
Thursday, 12/22/16
Otter FestivitiesThe otterly best holiday outing is to Aquarium of the Bay, where 20,000 aquatic animals are waiting to greet you with fishy festivities and underwater cheer. From December 21-28, Aquarium of the Bay’s three resident river otters will join in on the holiday festivities. From treat stuffed stockings, festive trees, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Mixing ColorAre the primary colors really red, yellow, and blue? How can you get yellow from mixing red and green together? Bring your most colorful questions to this vivid presentation.Part of After Dark
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission to After Dark
Friday, 12/23/16
Otter FestivitiesThe otterly best holiday outing is to Aquarium of the Bay, where 20,000 aquatic animals are waiting to greet you with fishy festivities and underwater cheer. From December 21-28, Aquarium of the Bay’s three resident river otters will join in on the holiday festivities. From treat stuffed stockings, festive trees, ...
