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 ...
Everyone loves pictures of space. But have you ever wondered if that’s what they really look like? Or if the colors are real? For over twenty years astronomer Dr. Travis A. Rector has been making color astronomical images with some of the world’s largest telescopes. Dr. Rector will give a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members and Seniors
The problem of the unknowable future is matched by the problem of the unchangeable past. Both are solved by the dream of time travel. The peculiarities and paradoxes of time travel are explored in imaginative detail in science fiction, even though it doesn’t exist, or maybe especially because it doesn’t ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, Free for members
Tuesday, 06/06/17
Botany Series: Introduction to Grass IdentificationJoin the talented team of Maria Alvarez (Restoration Ecologist), Chrissy Sullivan (Natural Resource Specialist), John Anderson (Restoration Technician), and Patrick Nicholson (Seasonal Restoration Technician) for a Park Academy class on the identification of grass speciesâ€"especially those within our parks! This will be an interactive class, sure to improve your grass ...
Lick Observatory is a vibrant research facility and the primary base for the University of California’s astronomy education and public outreach efforts. Lick is also used to develop new technologies, such as laser guide star adaptive optics, that produce very clear images of celestial objects. This is your chance to learn about ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Scientists use X-rays to produce high-resolution snapshots of viruses, proteins and other tiny structures of nature. They do this by bouncing X-rays off the object to produce a diffraction pattern, which is then used to create a high-resolution image. Interpreting diffraction patterns is challenging and ambiguous. One solution to this ...
In 1905, eight sailor-scientists from the California Academy of Sciences set out on an 89-foot schooner from San Francisco for a scientific collection expedition in the Galapagos Islands. By the time they finished in 1906, they had completed one of the most important expeditions in the history of both evolutionary ...
The California Floristic Province, with a Mediterranean climate and diverse habitats, is home to numerous endemic plant species and is one of the world’s important botanical hotspots. Isaac Marck will discuss the diverse groups, geographical oddities, and ongoing botanical exploration in the California Floristic Province.Speaker: Isaac Marck
Where: AlbanyCost: Free
Paul Ehrlich and Jeremy Lent explore the futureThe Future is what we make of it. But what will that be?Population Explosion author and MacArthur Fellow Paul Ehrlich sits down to discuss the future before us and the world we want it to be, with Jeremy Lent, founder of the Liology Institute and author of the books "The ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Thursday, 06/08/17
Blockchain Technology for Cybersecurity and Social ImpactNew technologies often give rise to new digital practices that can both strengthen and erode trust, in networks and each other. The emerging system of blockchain technology offers innovative methods to secure vital data in applications that extend beyond its familiar use case of Bitcoin (for financial transactions), to more ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $25
No Evidence, No Problem: Why DTC Drug Ads Need to be Peer ReviewedLydia Green is a pharmacist, medical writer, blogger and research associate at Stanford. Her nonprofit, RxBalance, advocates for greater transparency and accuracy in drug marketing.  Prior to founding RxBalance, Lydia was an advertising copywriter promoting pharmaceuticals and medical devices to doctors, consumers and payers.Room 208
Where: StanfordCost: Free
UCSF Biotechnology Vendor Showcase EventThis event is one of Biotechnology-Calendar Inc.'s on-campus, life science research tradeshows. They plan and promote each event to bring the best products and services to the best research campuses across the United States.The vendor shows offer an excellent opportunity for academic researchers to network with featured exhibitors while exploring ...
Robin Binaoro (Marin Headlands Nursery Assistant) and Stacy Jacobsen (Presidio Nursery Seed Collection Specialist) will be discussing the fundamentals of seed collection and cleaning. This class will cover basic concepts of seed formation and physiology, fruit taxonomy, collection policy and considerations, then continuing to the field to learn the difference ...
Everything’s better under the sea: Join us in celebrating World Oceans Day and the beauty and wonder of coral reefs. Enjoy a nighttime dive show in our Philippine Coral Reef tank and marvel at the out-of-this-world scratching skills of local celeb DJ QBert.SCHEDULE OF EVENTS-----> Learn about the Academy’s long history ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Golf Courses, the Environment and Water Conservation: The New RealityWhile some people may think of the golf industry as one of waste and excess, recent climate changes and resources have required golf course operators to rethink their strategy when it comes to golfing, natural resources and adjustments for changing golf courses and game environments. Join the operations team from ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Getting out of a car and onto a bike is one of the best things you can do for the climate and your personal health. Bike lanes are growing in American cities from New York City to Houston, the country’s oil and gasoline capital. Cycling is also a way for people ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Join park staff and volunteer docents for a tour down through the history of Point Bonita while the sun sets over the Pacific. We will walk along the half-mile trail which is steep in places. Arrive early as parking is limited. Meet at the Point Bonita Lighthouse trailhead. Dress warming ...
Moon Gazing​Explore the seas, mountains and craters of our nearest astronomical neighbor with a Park Ranger and a telescope. Questions? (408) 226-5223
