Memorial Day at the HallCelebrate Memorial Day as we open all of your favorite experience - including the Ingenuity Lab, the Animal Discovery Room, and the Planetarium. Plus, join us in the Forces That Shape the Bay outdoor science park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to design, build, and test your own custom ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $10–$12
Reboot Reality Opening WeekendReboot Reality: A digital experience lab opens at The Tech May 26.In this experimental space at The Tech Museum of Innovation, come play and create with virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.You’re the artist and explorer in these cutting-edge experiences, many of which you’ll find only at The Tech. ...
Where: San JoseCost: Kids/Seniors: $19, Adults: $24
Woods Environmental Forum: Emily BernhardtSpeaker: Emily Berhardt, Associate Professor of Biogeochemistry and Director of Graduate Studies, Ecology PhD Program, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University.
Where: OrindaCost: $5 General, $1 students & K-12 Teachers
Conversations About Landscape: Resilient by Design Launch With earthquakes and climate change looming in the Bay Area’s future, local communities and organizations have been working together to launch the Resilient by Design Bay Area Challenge - a collaborative project to develop innovative solutions to threats like sea level rise, severe storms, flooding, and earthquake damage.Join some of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free (RSVP required)
Thursday, 06/01/17
Turkey and Russia in a Turbulent Middle East and Eurasia: Energy Politics and Regional Security ChallengesThis lecture aims to analyse the complex dynamics of Turkish-Russian relations in a volatile regional context, focusing particularly on economic ties, energy politics and regional security challenges. Turkish-Russian relationship sheds light on some interesting issues concerning broader themes in global political economy. First, significant economic interdependence may be generated amongst ...
Speaker: Prof. Tiffany Knight, Alexander von Humboldt Professorship of Spatial Interaction Ecology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, Germany
Hear that?Surround yourself with the physics of sound and explore how vibrations between 20 and 20,000 hertz become music to your ears or not. Get a feel for resonant frequencies, see how speech is formed, and learn how instrument makers give shape to signature sounds. Listen to live music, play ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Cafe InquiryMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San Francisco
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
FOGG Trail Mixer @ the Presidio Archaeology LabJoin FOGG as we explore the layered history of the Presidio at the Archaeology Lab and the Presidio Officers' Club! Relax after a hard day with a drink courtesy of Fort Point Beer Co. snack from Whole Foods, and a lounge brought to you by REI!Trail Mixers is a series ...
If you're going to San Francisco...what better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love than a party in the heart of Golden Gate Park?Just blocks away from the Haight Street epicenter of this historic cultural celebration, NightLife will host a night of psychedelic science!Hear from local ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Trumping the Climate: Coming in HotThe Trump administration’s determination to revive coal mining and domestic oil drilling is causing concern that international efforts to combat climate change will crumble. But how far will the new Trump team be able to shrink rules created under President Obama and as far back as President Nixon? U.S. Senator ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
We are headed toward an unsustainable future for this planet; instead of braking before impact, we are standing on the accelerator. We are unlikely to come to grips with climate change and other resource problems unless we also solve income-inequality issues. Now, we are circling the wagons around the rich ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Astronomy Night: Are Red Dwarf Planets Habitable?Most of the news about exoplanets this past year has revolved around the discovery of “Earth-sized†planets in the “habitable zone†of "red dwarf" stars. This is partly due to the fact that such planets are more easily found, partly because most stars are red dwarfs (cooler and smaller than ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Cleantech Pitchfest (listed in error)This listing was for last year's Pitchfest and was in error. We've left it here in case you look and wonder what happened.
Where: SanCost:
Friday, 06/02/17
Birds & BotanyHike 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 ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: Free
Twilight HikeTake advantage of this rare opportunity to experience the beauty and rich natural history of this 535-acre preserve as dusk arrives and the animals start to appear. Our twilight hikes are on select Fridays throughout spring and fall. Participants are divided into small groups and paired with a trained Bouverie ...
The Chemistry of Olive OilWhat elements make a healthy olive oil? Do you know how to taste the difference? Find out from two industry experts while sampling olive oil courtesy of Amphora Nueva, Lafayette. Polyphenols, peroxide value, free fatty acid and oleic acid all impact the health benefits, taste and quality of ultra premium ...
Where: LafayetteCost: $5
Night Sky PartyMeet the stars of summer! Join our amateur astronomers to learn about constellations. Make a star chart and then venture outside to view the night sky through a telescope. Afterwards, warm up with some hot chocolate. Bring your own binoculars or spotting scopes if you have them. Dress warmly. Fun ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Saturday, 06/03/17
National Trails Day 2017Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service for National Trails Day on June 3rd! Celebrated on the first Saturday in June every year, National Trails Day is the nation’s largest celebration of trails. Here at Golden Gate, park teams and our partners, One Tam, REI, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Birds of Prey​Discover some secrets of our flying predators on this walk with a Park Ranger. Meet at the equestrian parking lot with binoculars, water and sturdy shoes. Questions? (408) 867-9959
Where: CupertinoCost: Free
National Trails Day: Hike the Mallard Slough TrailWhat better way to celebrate National Trails Day than to go for a hike on the Mallard Slough Trail? Look for birds, mammals, and animal tracks as we explore along the water’s edge on this 3.7-mile nature walk. Bring binoculars and your favorite field guide to help enjoy the views. ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Nature Walk by the Bay​Take a gentle walk around the Marina’s flat dirt trails and enjoy the local weather and bayside wildlife. We’ll keep the pace slow for all ages and abilities. Meet at picnic tables by restroom. Questions? (408) 355-2240
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Raptor Power: A Celebration of the Dinosaurs That SurvivedVisit CuriOdyssey see these magnificent birds in action. Learn the science of their survival, watch their incredible flight and see them perched up-close. Look up to the skies with falconer, Kenny Elvin, as he sends raptors soaring overhead. Discover how to protect them and the differences in bird species from ...
Learn about coastal impacts of climate change during ‘Shrinking Shores’ The City of Half Moon Bay and the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability will host an informational event about sea-level rise at Poplar Beach, as part of a statewide campaign called Shrinking Shores. It’s one of many events around the state ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost:
Wetlands Walking TourOur refuge consists of salt marshes, salt ponds, tidal and non-tidal sloughs. How do humans and wildlife depend on our wetlands? Come enjoy a 0.5 mile walk through the wetlands, while be depict the life and death struggles of our marsh inhabitants. Open to all ages but best suited for ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
cityFEST LIVE - curiosity zoneThe Foster City Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience cityFEST on June 2 -4, 2017. cityFEST combines everything you’ve come to expect with carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, artisanal arts & crafts, great food and of course fabulous wine and beer. Returning this year is the Curiosity Zone ...
Where: Foster CityCost: Free
Fixit Clinic CCXV (215) Newark LibraryFixit Clinic CCXV (215) Newark LibraryCelebrating repair by conveying basic troubleshooting skills: Fixit Clinics are do-it-together hands-on STEM-oriented fix-n-learn community-based exploration and discovery workshops staffed by volunteer Fixit Coaches who generously share their time, tools and (modest) expertise to consult with you on the disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair of your ...
Herb Day!Join us for a lovely day of celebrating the Herb Garden collections of the UC Botanical Garden. We'll have activities for children on the lawn, special talks in the Conference Center and docent explainers interpreting the many uses of plants in the Herb Garden. From dye to teas, cooking and ...
