The Living Roof ProjectLearn about the Academy's unique living roof ecosystem while gaining experience in collecting biological data. By participating in this workshop, you will be eligible to return as a qualified citizen scientist to help the Academy collect data for a long-term monitoring project regarding the many plants, birds and insects that ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: See description
Butterfly BasicsJoin our resident caterpillar lady and butterfly expert Sally Levinson and her partner in crime Andy Liu as they lead you through the life cycles of butterflies. They will be bringing with them beautiful displays of live specimens in all stages of life. Families welcome! Registration required: $10 for non-member families, $5 for Garden member ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: See above
EcoHouse TourTour the Ecology Center's environmentally friendly demonstration site. Learn about a broad-spectrum of simple improvements that can be made to green an urban home. The tour includes: Berkeley's first city-permitted wetland / greywater system, solar panels, on-demand and solar water heater, water saving fixtures, natural and recycled building materials, rainwater ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Meet John Edmark: Artist-in-residence and creator of The GeometronOne of the featured artists in our current Geometry Playground exhibition, John Edmark, has created The Geometron, a mesmerizing visual treat. This seminar will include a presentation and discussion where Edmark will share some of his intriguing design creations. He'll then introduce participants to The Geometron in the Geometry Playground ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $20 Members
What the Nose Knows: The Art of Natural PerfumeryWhy not give your eyes a break and let your nose lead you instead through the labyrinth of flowers, bushes, herbs and trees? What the Nose Knows is a series of unique, interactive scent-based experiences of the Botanical Garden. Each event features a talk or walking tour with a scent ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
The Salt Marshes: Then and NowApproximately 85% of San Francisco Bay's wetlands have disappeared over the last 200 years due to industry and development, impacting the wildlife that lived in and around them. Some of the plants and animals have made a comeback and a few have adapted to the changes. Learn a little about ...
