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
Make cheerful paper blooms with local artist Irma Ortiz. Traditionally used as party decorations, Mexican paper flowers are simple to create and charming to receive. All ages welcome.Irma Ortiz has been making flores de papel and candy skulls at the Exploratorium since 2008. She believes art is a very important part of her ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.
Nerd Nite East Bay, Tommy and Pinball PlayThe Science of Pinball Success The amazing plays, “bad luck†and bright lights of the best pinball games are guided by principles of geometry, pattern recognition, physics, mechanical engineering, material properties and hand-eye coordination. Learn about simple scientific tricks to game geometry and manipulate math to free up free ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15
Grounds for Science - Mummies, whiskey and capturing CO2Can We Stop Emitting CO2 While Still Using Fossil Fuels for Energy? As humans continue to emit CO2 from our power plants and vehicles, the global average temperature continues to rise. Our dependence on fossil fuels is causing this change in our climate, but we might be too dependent on ...
Where: EmeryvilleCost: Free
Biohack The Planet - A Biohacker Conference - Day 1A Biohacker is someone who is doing something interesting, new and creative with biology. While the term biohacker has historically been used to identify people working outside traditional environments our conference has a mix of people, Berkley and Stanford Professors, Bay Area CEOs and individuals working mostly out of their ...
Where: OaklandCost: $35 - $100
Evenings with the Stars: Vardha Bennert - 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 ...
