Morning Hike at Bear Creek RedwoodsJoin us for this beautiful hike! A POST volunteer will share a few words about POST’s decades of conservation success before the hiking group explores a strenuous but mostly shaded 5.4 mile hike with ~900 feet of elevation gain.In one of the county’s best preserved, second-growth coastal redwood forests, we’ll ...
Grass Identification and Appreciation WalkThis hike will be led by Michelle Cooper, Modini preserve manager and resident biologist from our stewardship team. We will look at native and non-native species, discuss identifying characteristics and look for shifts in community richness and composition at various locations. This is a great opportunity to learn a little ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Science Saturday: Native PlantsThis event will delve into the rich diversity and significant ecological importance of California's native flora. Engage in a variety of activities, from games, talks, to scavenger hunts. You will discover how these remarkable plants support local wildlife, contribute to the overall health of ecosystems, and enhance the beauty of ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Plant ID at SanbornJoin YSI as we walk through the Sanborn trails, look for various plants, and learn how to identify them! Are they native? Medicinal? Edible? Poisonous? Join us to find out!A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.Register at weblinkAges 7 - 12
Where: SaratogaCost: Free
Stewardship Saturday: Experiencing Fish KitchenThis free program for high school students features rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring various realms of conservation.Join us for an extra Stewardship Saturday in the month of May! During this exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunity you will have the chance to support our hard-working volunteer crews during our pup season. ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Sunday, 06/01/25
InsectPalooza - The Art and Magical Science of ArthropodsJoin us for this free family-friendly event to get up close and hands-on with live animals from SaveNature.Org’s Insect Discovery Lab!You will be able to:MEET INSECTS & ARTHROPODSMeet a variety of arthropods from around the world, like the Australian Walking Stick, the Giant African Millipede, Eastern Lubber Grasshopper, and many ...
It’s there for us year round, lighting our days and providing energy for our lives, so maybe it’s time to give it a closer look. Join SJAA for amazing and detailed views of the Sun, and be assured that we’ll be using special telescopes that will keep your eyeballs perfectly ...
Switching from fossil and nuclear power to cheaper solar and windpower can double or triple primary energy efficiency. Most analysts think another doubling is available in further conversion to delivered global energy services. But "integrative design" can raise that twofold to fivefold by optimizing buildings, vehicles, and factories as whole ...
The overwhelming majority of matter in our Universe is believed to be an unknown new ‘dark’ particle that exists outside the standard model of physics and does not interact with light. An important goal of modern physics is to understand what this particle is. Dr. Nierenberg will provide an overview ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
At the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the coming decade will see discovery potential determined not only by luminosity but by the intelligence embedded inside the detector itself. In the absence of any clear signs for physics beyond the standard model, two options remain: either new physics is beyond the reach ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Energy Transition Leadership Seminar: Halliburton CEO, Jeff MillerStanford Energy welcomes Jeff Miller, Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Halliburton. Focusing on the challenges of energy transition and the pathway forward to meeting those challenges simultaneously, this session discusses the role of oil and gas in an evolving energy mix and how the core ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Muscle, The Stuff that Moves Us and Why It MattersJoin us for an intriguing look at muscle power - and the surprising ways muscle can reveal what we’re capable of.Bonnie Tsui, author of On Muscle, will be joined by filmmaker Paige Bethmann and the subject of Bethmann’s documentary, Ku Stevens. Her film, Remaining Native, tells the story of 17-year-old ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, discount for members
Good Grief: The 10 Steps - Film Screening and Climate Anxiety WorkshopThe Climate One radio show and podcast explores the many dimensions of the climate crisis. But sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen when the microphones are off - when we gather to reflect and connect in a room together. For this special in-person event, we’re doing things a little differently. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members
The State of…Sex - Conversations on Connection, Kink, and HealingWhat's happening in the evolving landscape of sex in America? Explore topics from shifting intimacy trends and the intersection of kink and trauma to actionable strategies for more fulfilling sensuality and sexual experiences. Midori, founder of ForteFemme and author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Rope Bondage, and David F. ...
The EARNEST Consortium, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is dedicated to identifying and advancing solutions for the future of the U.S. electricity system. As part of its public engagement, EARNEST is launching its first webinar series, focused on “U.S. Grid Reliability and Resilience.”This third session will feature ...
Changes in terrestrial water storage (TWS) are a critical indicator of freshwater availability. We use NASA GRACE/GRACE-FO data to show that the continents have undergone unprecedented TWS loss since 2002. Areas experiencing drying increased by twice the size of California annually, creating ‘mega-drying’ regions across the northern hemisphere. While most ...
Maryam Khanbaghi is the director of Power Systems and Sustainable Energy Program and associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringEditor's Note: This speaker has been rescheduled for May 22, 2025
Join planetary scientist Beth Johnson as we explore a groundbreaking discovery from NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars. Scientists have identified siderite??"a rare iron carbonate mineral??"within ancient Martian rocks, offering new insights into Mars' once-thicker atmosphere and its now-lost carbon cycle. This discovery reshapes our understanding of the Red Planet's climate ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: #FAILWhat do scientists and artists have in common? Countless fails! In fact, having things go wrong is a normal and essential part of the creative and scientific process. Join us at After Dark to embrace, normalize, and celebrate failure, and find out how mistakes can lead to surprising discoveries and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLife: InkedIt's our third annual celebration of ink! Explore the wonders of ink, from cephalopods to live tattoos - yes, the real kind.
