SkeptiCal 2017SkeptiCal is the Northern California conference of science and skepticism, a day-long event with speakers, panels, and discussions on a wide array of subjects.Speakers include:Eugenie Scott: The Science and Pseudoscience of RaceAndrew Fraknoi: Pseudo-science, and Practical Advice for the August “All-American†Eclipse of the SunJudith Horstman: Myths of the BrainMarty Klein: ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $35 - $65
Beginning BirdingExperience summer bird watching in the Marin Headlands.  Join volunteer Jane Haley on an easy walk along Rodeo Lagoon to discover our summer birds.  Bring binoculars and field guides. Meet at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center. Bring field guides and binoculars.
Come learn about the beautiful art of Bonsai with Jonas Dupuich. Jonas has spent 20 years studying Bonsai and teaches workshops and exhibits Bonsai throughout California. In this two hour workshop you will see through demonstration and hands-on experience the fundamentals of Bonsai: Repotting, wiring, and different display styles.
Where: BerkeleyCost: $40 General, $30 Members
Solar Science Day at the HallDiscover the science behind the most important source of energy on Earth, the Sun, through hands-on, solar-powered experiments and activities. Visit the Hall’s Forces That Shape the Bay science park (weather permitting) to test the power of the Sun on UV beads, learn how you can use water to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $12 General Members, $10 Children, Free Members
Museum visitors are invited on Sunday, June 11th, from 1-5 p.m., to celebrate the release of Good Things We Learn From Plantsâ€"a print documentarium that explores plants through diverse viewpoints and formats including articles, essays, poems, illustrations and photographs by Victoria Stöcker and contributors. Readers may learn about space gardening, ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost:
Kids Learning Fremont History Series: Growing Up Ohlone (7-10 yrs)Native Americans lived on this land because it was near to Alameda Creek where they could fish and go to the hills to find acorns. Learn about how California Live Oak and other trees that they depended on for food. Dissect tules and make different models that young Ohlones would ...
Where: FremontCost: $19 per child, includes materials
