First Friday Nights at CuriOdysseySwing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a ...
Where: San MateoCost:
Saturday, 11/08/25
Family Program: Trails and TailsJoin us for a hike through the Garden’s diverse collection in search of signs of animal activity! We’ll start the morning by crafting our Tails and Trails Journals before heading out on a 45-60 minute Garden hike. There will be lots of stops along the way to take measurements, check ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $8 - $20
LGO Guided Monarch WalkJoin the naturalists at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History for a free guided walk at the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary. Find monarchs clustering in trees or feeding from nectar plants, and learn about their amazing adaptations and how we can help protect them.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Family Nature Adventures: Discover the Secrets of Local Owls! - RESCHEDULEDStep into the magical world of owls during this month’s adventure! Dive into the habits, calls, and diets of local owls. Experience hands-on science as you dissect owl pellets to uncover the mysteries of their meals. Bring your own binoculars or use our child-sized pairs as you join a guided stroll through ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 General, $35 ages 3 - 8, $10 off members
Family Nature Adventures: Fungus Among Us - Exploring the Secret Life of Mushrooms!Unlock the mysterious world of fungi that thrives in the redwood forest! Learn about the fascinating life cycle of mushrooms, their role in the ecosystem, and how to identify various species. Venture into the forest with expert guides to discover different types of fungi growing in the wild and uncover their unique ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 General, $35 ages 3 - 8, $10 off members
Sunday, 11/09/25
LGO Guided Monarch WalkJoin the naturalists at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History for a free guided walk at the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary. Find monarchs clustering in trees or feeding from nectar plants, and learn about their amazing adaptations and how we can help protect them.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Marine Science Sunday - An Ocean FeastVisit our hospital and visitor center in Sausalito, California, to learn more about what The Marine Mammal Center is doing to help save marine mammals found along the California coast and beyond, and learn more about how you can help.These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, ...
The current generation of redshift surveys provide three-dimensional maps of the Universe with tens of millions of galaxies spanning much of the observable universe. These maps explore physics beyond the standard model, including the physics of dark energy and early universe inflation. David will present measurements of cosmic expansion and ...
To celebrate Earth Day 2025, Drew is releasing The Ocean’s Menagerie. Dive into a world where hundred-year-old giant clams, expansive coral kingdoms shaped like cities, and jellyfish that glow in the dark reign supreme. Ocean invertebrates, some of the oldest and most diverse organisms on Earth, seem to defy the ...
I am a historian of the United States, specializing in Native American modernity. My current research develops a Tewa Pueblo history of the Manhattan Project and the atomic age. I am especially interested in the ways in which Indigenous philosophy, epistemology, and cosmology open new questions about science and history. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Molecular Engineering to Tip Immune Balances between Tolerance and AggressionWe explore materials and protein engineering approaches to deliver antigens and cytokines to tip the immune balance between tolerance and aggression. In the context of tolerance, induction of regulatory T cells is critical, and antigen specificity can arise from exogenously administered antigens in the form of an inverse vaccine or ...
Kate Crawford is an internationally leading scholar of AI and its impacts. She is a Professor at the University of Southern California in LA, a Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research Labs New York, Honorary Professor at the University of Sydney, and the inaugural visiting chair of AI and Justice ...
Speaker: Kelly Twomey Sanders, University of Southern CaliforniaAttend in person or online (See weblink)
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Financializing Disaster: Insurance and the Climate CrisisThe technical world of insurance is a critical lens through which to understand the escalating crises in climate change and housing. As climate risks intensify, both public and private homeowner insurance markets face unprecedented pressure, revealing the interconnections between housing affordability, wealth inequality, and the broader financialization of our communities. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
History on Tap: Gold, Ghosts, & Legends of MontereyHidden bags of gold, family heritage, outlaw chases, and more are part of a fascinating tale that shines a light on many aspects of Monterey’s rich history. Join us for a special night with Brian Edwards and friends from the Monterey County Free Public Libraries to learn about our local ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $20 General, $15 Member, students free
