Marin Headlands' Plant StrollCurious about the Marin Headland's wild plants? Come join Ranger Jamie on a short guided walk as she identifies plants, their medicinal uses, and purposes of these amazing plant species in the Headland's ecosystem. Meet at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center parking lot 15 minutes before the program. Sign up ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Frog Docent TrainingDocents monitor habitat conditions for and educate hikers about native foothill yellow-legged frogs. The required training begins at the Sky Oaks Headquarters in Fairfax with a discussion of frog biology and population threats, radio training and methods for engaging the public. At noon we take a 3 mile round-trip hike ...
Calling All Eco-Explorers! Youth ages 5-15 will be up to their elbows in FREE, hands-on activities. Learning through fun interactive, nature science experiences and regional field trips, your kids will find out all about the Bay Area ecosystem and become the next generation of Citizen Scientists! We have extended Welcome ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Women in STEAM in SpaceA whole day all about women who are doing incredible work in STEAM careers in space! Join us for hands-on activities, a panel discussion, and a chance to engage with engineers, biologists, artists, and people in other fields that surprisingly link with space missions. It takes more than just rocket ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Angel Island Spring HikeCome join the Angel Island Conservancy for a special program on the Natural History of San Francisco Bay's Islands. At the summit of Angel Island (Mt. Livermore), you can see 6 of the other main islands of the bay: Alcatraz, Brooks, Red Rock, Yerba Buena, and the Brothers. We will ...
Where: TiburonCost: Free
Trekking the ModelJoin a Ranger or docent on a 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
Headlands Nightlife: Family Night Hike & CampfireJoin NatureBridge Golden Gate and explore the mysterious lifestyle of nocturnal animals that start their day just as you're going to bed! Learn about special adaptations that allow owls, bats and other nighttime critters to hunt by moonlight.Tickets required for all attendees.Children of all ages are welcome. Baby carriers are ...
First Man is 2018's Oscar-winning dramatization of events - and emotions - leading up to the Apollo 11 Moon mission in 1969. Following a special Science on Screen showing of First Man at St. Helena's Cameo Cinema, Wonderfest presents expert analysis of those events and emotions by NASA Mission Control ...
Where: St. HelenaCost: $8
Tales from the StratosphereSometimes the sequel is even better than the original. SOFIA, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, offers teachers the opportunity to experience first hand what it is like to be part of a NASA mission through its Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program. Hear about a local Airborne Ambassador's multiple trips to the ...
