BUG EATERS: All about Carnivorous PlantsFamily members of all age are invited to discover some of the fascinating and beautiful plants that can eat insects. Get up close with the amazing leaf adaptations as you learn more about them.
Where: BerkeleyCost: $16 General, $12 Members
Marshlands of DreamsJoin Paul Mueller on a 1-mile walk of the LaRiviere Marsh Trail to find traces of the past. Prior to marsh restoration, learn how Californians utilized the area for farming, quarrying, salt production, and transportation.  There will opportunities for bird watching as well.
In the past decade one trend in neuroscience has been to switch away from using simple, controlled experiments, and instead to study how the brain reacts to more complex, natural situations. Alex Huth will talk about one experiment in which subjects listened to hours of natural, narrative stories from The ...
On Monday, August 21, 2017, there will be an eclipse of the Sun visible throughout the U.S. and all of North America. People in a narrow path from Oregon to South Carolina will see a spectacular total eclipse, with the Moon briefly covering the Sun completely, and day turning into night. Everyone ...
Note: Workshop is limited to 10 participants. Purchase your tickets early.Take a deep dive into the art of shadow theater in this hands-on workshop. Guided by artist Caryl Kientz, this workshop reveals the process of building a shadow theater performance from the ground up. You’ll learn about each of the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Ticketed program, no museum admission.
Play around with paper in three activities inspired by our new Wildcard exhibition.Paper CircuitsUsing copper tape and surface-mount LEDs allows you to make fully functional simple or complex electrical circuits on a flat surface, such as a piece of paper. You can make light-up greeting cards, origami animals come to life, or ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.
New Monoprints and Paintings - Artist RecpetionCindy Miracle's work explores the innate perspective, the atmospheric textures and the emotional impact found in architectural photographs, and the relationship between mankind and these structural environments. Combining photographic elements with printmaking, graphic mark making, painting and collage, she creates unique works on paper. www.cindymiracle.com  June 27 - August 5, 2017 ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Trekking the ModelJoin a ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5-acre hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 - 2000.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
RESCHEDULED Bill Nye the Science Guy to Sept 10This event has been rescheduled to 9.10Bill Nye the Science Guy joins us for one unforgettable evening to read and sign his new book, Everything All at Once.Everyone has an inner nerd just waiting to be awakened by the right passion. In Everything All at Once, Bill Nye will help ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $42.50, includes a copy of Bill Nye's new book
Twilight Marsh WalkExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands (1 1/3 mile) Trail. At the setting of the sun we will observe the beginning of nature’s night shift. Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Not suitable for young children. RESERVATIONS ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Owl on the Prowl: Critters at Night (6 - Adult)California Nursery Historical Park has many old trees that are ideal for Owls and other Raptors to roost, nest and hunt in search of food. Bring your flashlight and walk through the grounds at dusk, this is a good time to spot an owl in the trees or hunting for ...
Where: FremontCost: $15
What is an Eclipse?The August 21st solar eclipse starts about 9 am Pacific Time. Get a pair of eclipse glasses! Could you see a solar eclipse from other planets? See Jupiter and Saturn with their moons in telescopes.Excitement for the whole family! Participate in hands-on astronomy activities followed by supervised observing through the ...
Sandra Faber’s research focuses on the formation and evolution of galaxies and the evolution of structure in the universe. She utilizes ground-based optical data obtained with the Lick 3-meter and Keck 10-meter telescopes; she also has several projects on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). She does most of her work ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $45-$210
Sunday, 07/16/17
Stellar Sunday @ The TechCool off with a day of fun and surprises during Stellar Sunday @ The Tech!  Build a balloon rocket, take a ride in a jet pack chair, and take a selfie of your astronaut self! We’re also thrilled to welcome the San Jose Astronomical Association, which will show you how ...
Where: San JoseCost: $19 - $24
Ice Cream Day: Sunday FundayCelebrate National Ice Cream Day by using chemistry to create your own frozen treat. Then enjoy the classic Bay Area taste of Fenton’s Ice Cream.
Whales are the largest animals on our planet and have unique ways of eating small prey. Some of the largest baleen whales - blue whales, fin whales, and humpbacks - fall into a family (called rorquals) that have an unusual method of feeding. These whales feed by lunging with their ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Monday, 07/17/17
Begin with the End in Mind: The Impact of Trauma on Children’s Brains and BodiesEvolving brain science has taught us much about the impact of trauma on developing brains. As a foster parent and as CEO of Lincoln, a Bay Area nonprofit serving children and youth, Christine Stoner-Mertz brings a deep understanding of the many ways trauma associated with poverty, community violence and mental ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Pollution of industrial chemicals into the environment is one of the greatest threats to the world and all the species that inhabit it. Every year in just the US, 2.2 billion pounds of pesticides are released in farms, which gets into our food and water supply. Coal and heavy metal ...
Astrophysicist and bestselling author Mario Livio describes cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience in an exploration of the origin and mechanisms of human curiosity. His latest book, "Why?" weaves current findings with fascinating stories of such paragons of curiosity as inventor Leonardo da Vinci and physicist Richard Feynman, alongside interviews with physicist Fabiola Gianotti, astrophysicist/rock ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Tuesday, 07/18/17
Toward Automated and Black-box Vehicle Cybersecurity TestingCurrent automotive cybersecurity testing methods are often performed manually, and not automated, to find security vulnerabilities. The downside is that it is difficult, time-consuming, and expensive to find security risks. Therefore, it is necessary and beneficial to conduct automated and black-box security testing during the cycle of car development, pre-production ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Why We Ask 'Why?' with Astrophysicist Mario Livio"Why?" --It's the question that sits at the heart of our quest for knowledge and understanding.Astrophysicist Mario Livio traveled deep into the impulsiveness of our inquiry, interviewing dozens of question-seekers in fields from biology, mathematics, neuroscience and all the way to rock & roll to discover just why it is ...
Despite the fact that Jupiter has been observed for decades from the ground and in situ by spacecraft, we still do not know its bulk composition nor do we understand its global atmospheric dynamics well. The sensitivity upgrade to the Very Large Array (VLA), combined with novel data reduction techniques, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wednesday, 07/19/17
Rising anthropogenic nitrate levels in the North Pacific OceanHuman activities, in particular industrial and agricultural processes, have had significant impacts on the upper ocean nitrogen cycle. The rate of deposition of reactive nitrogen (i.e., nitrogen oxides from fossil fuel burning and ammonia compounds from fertilizer in agriculture) from the atmosphere to the open ocean has more than doubled globally ...
Technical innovations can make or break a leader in a particular market. Most modern innovations related to computers have pertained to software. To capitalize on software innovations, start-up companies often rely on software patents to ward off law suits, attract investment, and prevent competitor knock-offs. Every major and successful software ...
Where: SunnyvaleCost:
Nerd Nite SF #86: Fertility, Disneyland, and Data Security!Brace yourself for a roller coaster of an evening as we learn about the ups and downs of fertility science, speed through the history of Disneyland, and ride the twists and turns of credit card security! Plus adult drinks, delicious bao, DJ, and librarians. And you don’t even need to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $8
Thursday, 07/20/17
Gravitational Waves From Astronomical Objects: Theory to ObservationWe are now at the dawn of gravitational wave astronomy. On September 14, 2015 at 2:50am PDT, Advanced LIGO made the world’s first direct observation of gravitational waves. These waves emanated from the collision and merger of 2 black holes a billion light years away, each about 30 times the ...
Every beer tells a story and this week NightLife follows the brewing process from botanical inception to foamy finish. Hear from local beer and spirit masters, chat with flora-connoiseurs from the SF Botanical Garden, and drink your way through a pop-up beer garden with a dozen of local breweries.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
SciComm Studio 004: Changing Climate, Changing MindsAs ice caps melt and sea levels rise, communicating climate science is more critical than ever. Yet, researchers face unique challenges in connecting with a divided public. How can climate experts and science communicators inspire public action for a changing planet?Our fourth SciComm Studio meetup explores the complexities and urgency ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free (RSVP required)
Reptiles & Amphibians of Sonoma CountyJoin Jeanne Wirka, ACR’s Director of Stewardship for an engaging talk on the reptiles and amphibians of Sonoma County.
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
Local Waters vs. Striped Bass - CANCELEDThe Carmel River Steelhead Association is proud to host Dr. Cynthia Le Doux-Bloom for her fascinating presentation on striped bass. This is a must-hear lecture for anyone wanting to know anything about stripers and how they affect our local waters. Topics include introduction and distribution in California, life history, population ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $5 General, Free for members
Peru is a land of many habitats, from the dry Tumbas in the northwest and the high Andes mountains running down the center of the country, to the Amazonian forests and rivers in the east. During two trips, we had a chance to examine the avian inhabitants of each of ...
Making a rare trip to San Francisco, Ernie Gehr joins us to present a screening of new works four moving image landscape considerations. An essential filmmaker of the avant-garde, Gehr has worked continuously for over 50 years, crafting hypnotic and perception-shifting studies of the familiar. Within his films, observational studies of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Friday, 07/21/17
Alcatraz Historic Garden TourBeginning in 2003, the Garden Conservancy formed a partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the NPS to rehabilitate the Historic Gardens of Alcatraz. Join Shelagh Fritz (Project Manager of the Gardens), to learn about the preservation process of a cultural landscapes: through the planning stages, preparation of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
Act on Climate: The California Cool EffectAct on Climate: The California Cool Effect - a forum bringing together thought leaders in policy, climate, non-profit and sustainable storytelling, hosted by Bay Area based non-profit Cool Effect.The forum will be moderated by Triple Pundit’s founder and publisher Nick Aster, with guest panelists Kate Brandt, Lead for Sustainability at Google, Marisa de Belloy, COO ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free!
Scientists at Work: A Closer Look At KrillMillions of tiny crustaceans known as krill swarm through the waters of the Pacific, providing food for whales, seabirds, and fish. Stop by the Exploratorium’s Living Systems Lab to watch biologists from Point Blue Conservation Science as they identify and measure krill specimens. Talk with them and learn what these ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Admission to the Exploratorium
Let your creativity flow in this playful, open-ended activity. Connect with others as you stick pieces of tape together into an abstract stencil. Take home your stencil for screen printing, spray painting, or other artistic expressions. Lynalee Lacayanga is a first-generation Filipina-American citizen, born in San Francisco and raised throughout the Bay ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission
You might not notice it, but thermal convection is all around you. This process refers to temperature-driven motions of molecules and it varies in magnitude, ranging from swirls of pattern in your morning milk and coffee to wind circulation across the globe. Come learn more about convection’s presence everywhere, from ...
Where: EmeryvilleCost: Free
Total Solar EclipseOn August 21st, 2017, a total solar eclipse will sweep eastward across the western United States. Along the narrow eclipse path, night will fall, birds will go to roost, stars will appear, and the glorious one million-degree solar corona will blossom overhead. This, and the eclipse of 2045, will be the only ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $5 General, Free for members
On Becoming a Spacefaring SocietyIf we ever hope to become a true spacefaring society, we must wean ourselves away from chemical rockets. This premise will be proven through an examination of Tsiolkovsky's Rocket Equation where it will become apparent that adding fuel achieves diminishing returns, but increasing exhaust gas velocity offers rapid transits to ...
