2010 Roundtable at StanfordFrom family dynamics to the global economy, the graying of the boomer generation will impact every aspect of society. What is next for boomers and the generations that follow in their wake?As the planet's population surges towards 9 billion in 2050, our sheer numbers will exert tremendous pressure on resources, ...
Where: StanfordCost: $10 General, Free for students, faculty, staff
Celebration of Wild, Foraged, & Indigenous FoodsMany California First Peoples depended on acorns as a staple food source. Acorns are still one of the most efficient and sustainable food sources available to the modern forager. Kevin Feinstein (FeralKevin) and Kim Curiel will demonstrate leaching acorns (11am-1pm) in various ways, identify acorns that are best for eating, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Drawing Our Natural WorldObserving our natural world around us is something we do on a daily basis. These projects will help young eyes develop a relationship with what they see. Each class begins with a demonstration of each project and the use of mediums. The remainder of the class is dedicated to the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 per parent/child pair
Science and Engineering Festival at UC BerkeleyExplore the wonders of science with activities for the whole family at the first-ever Cal Science & Engineering Festival. This free event will take place at UC Berkeley, on Spieker Plaza (located next to Haas Pavilion) on Saturday, October 23 from 10am to 2pm. It's all about science in action! ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Science fun for KidsKids will have a chance to be a scientist this weekend at San Jose State University.The fun will start with a Slime Lab, a spin of the Chemistry Wheel of Fortune, Indoor Snow and Boo Bubbles. This all happens Saturday October 23 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Martin ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Chemistry: Colorful and Fun with Professor Marvin Lang and Dr. ShowalterIn October, the California and Santa Clara Sections (www.scvacs.org) together are sponsoring an unusual and a not-to-be-forgotten special program, Chemistry – Colorful and Fun in 2010, at several venues in Northern California as part of celebrating National Chemistry Week. This will be presented by Dr. Showalter and Professor Marvin Lang ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Living WetlandsOur refuge consists of salt marsh, salt ponds, and tidal and non-tidal sloughs that are teeming with life. Why are our wetlands important to us and how do they affect ocean fisheries? Learn about the life and death struggles of our wetland inhabitants through a slide show. Open to all ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Chemistry: Colorful and Fun with Professor Marvin Lang and Dr. ShowalterIn October, the California and Santa Clara Sections (www.scvacs.org) together are sponsoring an unusual and a not-to-be-forgotten special program, Chemistry – Colorful and Fun in 2010, at several venues in Northern California as part of celebrating National Chemistry Week. This will be presented by Dr. Showalter and Professor Marvin Lang ...
Where: San JoseCost:
Combots Cup VFighting robots return to the San Francisco Bay Area with Combots Cup V! The Combots Cup: like the Stanley Cup, except MORE METAL.Combots Cup VSaturday, Oct 23rd 2:00pm – 7:00pmSunday, October 24th, 2:00pm – 7:00pmat San Mateo County Event Center, San Mateo, CaliforniaGETCHER TICKETS HERE!SEE heavyweight fighting robot behemoths like ...
