Hayward Fault Walking TourOver the last million years, the natural beauty of Fremont has been shaped by the Hayward Fault. Instructors will be leading these 'ground breaking' tours and exposing the science and beauty of the Hayward Fault. This fault is one of several active faults in the world actually creeping at 5 ...
Where: FremontCost: $15
Family Bird WalkLet family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for children ages 5-10. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Register ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Shark DayMSI loves sharks! Our special Shark Day invites one and all to learn about these amazing creatures, from the great whites that swim just off our ocean shores, to the gentle Leopard sharks that are common in our Bay. We will be feeding and touching our local Leopard sharks in ...
Play around with paper in these activities inspired by our new WildCard exhibition.Tremendous TrianglesEngineers use triangles to make structures strong. Build your own little structure or join others in creating a big structure made entirely out of paper plates folded into triangles.Building with NewspaperUsing newspaper, an inherently weak and flimsy material, you ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.
Some of the baby Swallows are now out exploring their new world. Join docent Roy Sasai to view the crèches (assembly of colony young) as they await their meal delivery. Meet outside of the Visitor Center to learn about the youngest of the Swallow family, their adventures as they explore ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Liberty Ships and the Lesser Known FactsIn commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Marinship, the WW II emergency shipyard once located here in Sausalito. Over the years Liberty Ships have become an icon of WW II. We know a lot about the shipyards, the Liberty Ships and the people who built them but there is more ...
Join Tim Huntington on location for a living postcard of the Big Sur coastline. You will get a unique look at the social structure of condors and their intimate interactions, while also learning more about their amazing road to recovery.See website for times and options.
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $25 - $75
Sunday, 07/23/17
Phenomenal Physics: Sunday FundayTeam up with others and explore the weird and wondrous world of electrical and physical phenomena. Watch our physics expert conduct a series of high-voltage experiments, including a hair-raising Tesla coil demonstration.Shows at 12:00 and 3:00
Where: BerkeleyCost: See weblink
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Heat and TemperatureWhat's the difference between heat and temperature? We use the terms interchangeably, but they have precise meanings to physicists. How does your thermostat work and how does a Thermos® know to keep a hot thing hot and a cold thing cold? The mysteries will be revealed in this talk.Speaker: Ron ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Monday, 07/24/17
Age-Friendly Cities and the Future of AgingSanta Clara will soon become the first U.S. county to have each of its 15 cities designated “age friendly†by the World Health Organization (WHO). But what does that mean? You're invited to meet Dr. James Goodwin, a global leader in aging. He will be in the Bay Area from the United ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members, $7 Student
Planetary scientist Carolyn Porco leads the imaging science team on the Cassini mission presently in orbit around Saturn. An expert on planetary rings and the Saturnian moon, Enceladus, Porco has authored over one hundred scientific papers and also served as the imaging scientist of the Voyager mission to the outer ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free for Members
Tuesday, 07/25/17
Advanced Analytics for Security: Lateral Movement DetectionIt’s never been a harder time to be a security professional. Malware and exploits once held only by national intelligence services are increasingly available to miscreants for malicious activity. And not all of these breaches will originate outside the perimeter -- a persistent, sizable minority will still come from true ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Whale Watching & Citizen ScienceCalifornia has incredible biodiversity including nature’s largest and magnificent animalsâ€"whales. Learn how Oceanic Society (and YOU through citizen science) contribute to whale research (population monitoring), whale conservation and rescue (through entanglement responses), and whale education (international trips). Additionally, Kathi will share information about whale entanglementâ€"2016 statistics, responses, and prevention efforts.Speaker: Kathi ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $5 suggested donation
Flares and Fireworks from Black HolesBlack holes are some of the most exotic and extreme objects in the universe. Though they sound like the stuff of science fiction, they are real and much more common than you might think. Every galaxy has a black hole lurking at its center! Also, these black holes are not ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap San FranciscoAstronomy on Tap San Francisco is back for the summer, and it’s one you won’t want to miss! Come for another night of talks from local scientists, Astronomy in the News, trivia and prizes! We’ll also be telling you everything you need to know for this summer’s upcoming solar eclipse, ...
National Botanic Garden of Cuba with Dr. Carlos SanchezCome join us for a lovely illustrated presentation on the National Botanic Garden of Cuba. Dr. Carlos Sanchez is a professor of botany at the University of Havana and botanist for the National Botanic Garden of Cuba. This summer Carlos is a visiting research scholar at UC Berkeley, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $15 General, $10 Members
The Bay Institute Film & Lecture Series: How Saving San Bruno Mountain Saved the BayJoin David Nelson to learn about a citizen-led effort to stop a major San Francisco Bay fill project called New Manhattan; San Bruno Mountain would have been used as the source of the fill. The protection of San Bruno Mountain saved five plants that exist nowhere else on earth. Our ...
Join the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) for networking and a conversation with Betsy Rosenberg, an award-winning national broadcast journalist and environmental media expert.Betsy Rosenberg is a keen observer of how mainstream news outlets cover climate change and other ecological issues. She has dedicated her career to being a communications conduit ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 - $25 (see website)
August’s Eclipse of the SunOn 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 ...
If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the flim-flam man, join us, your friends. We are a group who informally discuss the latest in science or pseudoscience over good eats & ale. HOW:  Presented free by the Bay Area Skeptics.WHY:  Because science is fascinating!       ...
Where: MillbraeCost: Free- Pub is open for business
Many East Asians show a physiological response to drinking alcohol that includes facial flushing (Asian flushing) and nausea. This so called response is due to the inability to metabolize reactive aldehydes, which leads to various disorders including stroke, Alzheimer and cardiovascular diseases. Our goal is to develop personalized medical approach ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: $5
Using Physiological Research to Inform the Conservation of Marine MammalsOur planet is a wonderfully biodiverse place filled with amazing organisms. Unfortunately, as a result of rapid global climate change and local anthropogenic impacts, ecosystems around the globe are currently threatened and facing major biodiversity losses. Organisms that live in the oceans face a unique array of threats, including climate ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Thursday, 07/27/17
Fish DaysLearn about fresh water fish that are found in local ponds and rivers. Games show native and non native fish and how they arrived at Tule Ponds. Compare fishing ponds for people versus fishing ponds for wildlife.  Explore how the early peoples of area went fishing as well as the ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Big Picture NightlifeBe the first to peep the Academy’s fourth annual BigPicture wildlife photography exhibit and raise a glass to the best in nature and conservation photography.-----> See the captivating work of world-class photographers and discover how they document some of the most fascinating moments of life on Earth in an effort ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.What's the difference between heat and temperature? We use the terms interchangeably, but they have precise meanings to physicists. How does your thermostat work and how does a Thermos® know to keep a hot thing hot and a cold ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General; $10 Members; Free for Lab Members
Aligning Profits with the PlanetIt is possible to protect profits and the planet. Despite claims that a win for the environment is a loss for the economy, corporations are finding innovative ways to have it both ways. Companies are realizing that protecting watersheds and ecosystems can also protect their business.Levi’s, for example, needs to think about ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Glacier Numerology - The how big, how long, how thick, how much, how often, of glacier science.Glacier Photography - While a picture may be worth a thousand words, a collection of images may tell a complete forensic story.Glacier Geophysics - How new technologies are being introduced to reexamine and refine ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 07/28/17
Wildflowers for Photographers, Poets & Artists Join ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self on an excursion to see and photograph (or sketch, paint, or write about) wildflowers on the Modini Mayacamas Preserves. You're encouraged to share your best for a 'flower show' the next day from 3:00pm-4:00pm at ACR's Conservation Center. Dave will coach beginners on close-up flower ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: $20 General, $15 Members/Students, Free < 18
Use tin cans and a screen to make paper, one small, round sheet at a time. Leave your plant-based product to dry, then pick it up on your way home. Pam Deluco’s mission is to surround herself with items she makes entirely from scratch using raw materials and handmade tools from traceable ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.
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 ...
Evenings with the Stars: Jason Prochaska - SOLD OUTOur 'Evenings with the Stars' programs are held annually as part of our Summer Series. Each year we bring world-renowned astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a night with the "stars" you won't forget!Activities include:Astronomy talk by "star" scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through ...
