First Friday: It’s Rocket ScienceFrom fireworks to space exploration, rockets have propelled our imagination for centuries. We’re reaching new heights with an evening of uplifting conversations and activities for all ages. Get ready for launch!Â
Where: OaklandCost: $15 Adults, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members
Saturday, 07/02/22
Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation at Don Edwards Wildlife RefugeOn June 30th, 1972, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge was officially established as part of the National Wildlife Refuge system and became America's first and largest urban national wildlife refuge ! As part of the celebration, we are throwing a birthday party! Our event Celebrating 50 ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Hike and SipThis event is for adults 21+. A perfect evening for a date night or fun with friends!The journey begins at sunset from the Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. We’ll moderately hike 3-4.25 miles (90-120 minutes) along some of the most popular trails as you learn about the history ...
Astronomers run some of the largest simulations on the world's most powerful supercomputers. These simulations trace the formation of galaxies and cosmic structures on scales of billions of light years from shortly after the Big Bang to the present day. In this talk, Dr. Lange will discuss why astronomers are ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Thursday, 07/07/22
Walk on the Cowell-Purisima TrailJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the winter ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: Free
After Dark: See for YourselfThe Exploratorium is your playground after dark! Wander the galleries, sip a cocktail, and let a DJ from Hip Hop for Change set the vibe. For breathtaking views of the water and city skyline, head to Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery 6. Peer through a telescope, pore over a historic map, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Hardcore Natural History - Collection CuriositiesCommunity Museums have consistently shown themselves to be cornerstones of natural and cultural histories. These small but mighty spaces have spent centuries at the heart of communities all over the world, and on July 7, you’ll get the opportunity to learn a number of behind-the-scenes secrets. Have you ever wondered ...
Where: Cost: $15 General, $10 Members, $5 Students
NightLife: IslasCalling all kaibigan: tropic like it’s hot for a night dedicated to Filipino arts, culture, and science. Join us as we celebrate 30 years of ongoing research collaborations with our partners in the Philippines. See weblink for more information.Ages 21+
Hear from photographers whose incredible images reveal stories about the natural world - both close-to-home and in the farthest reaches of our planet. Local stories, when documented and shared, can make big impacts on humans and nature alike. Jaymi Heimbuch, nature photographer and founder of Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy, covers what ...
Humans have sought "signs from above†for millennia. The scientific search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) began circa 1960, and, today, grows ever deeper and more technologically diverse. The scope of modern research is breathtaking. Methods include continuous scans over the entire sky for electromagnetic (EM) signals, targeted EM searches near ...
