Sarah's Science: Mantis Mania Extravaganza (two sessions)Mantis Mania Extravaganza! Two exciting classes in one! Learn the life cycle and natural history of this most fascinating insect and raise your own pet praying mantis. From breeding drosophila (baby mantis food) to watching mantids emerge from their egg cases -- experience nature's wonders up close. You will take ...
In collaboration with Make magazine and Pixar Animation Studios, the Exploratorium highlights the tools, techniques, and ingenuity of local makers. Play around in the new Tinkering Studio and join Dale Dougherty, founder and editor of Make magazine as he interviews featured Makers in the McBean Theater. Interviews will be webcast ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Celebrating Earth Day and John Muir's BirthdayThe California Section of the American Chemical Society will again join with other community groups for a combined celebration of Earth Day and John Muir's Birthday on the grounds of the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, CA. This celebration will allow interaction with hundreds of families, kids, and ...
Wood is a natural resource that shapes our daily lives. On Saturday, April 16, join the Exploratorium for its first ever Wood Faire. From wood cells to forests, paper to furniture, you'll explore this material in its many forms. Explore wood under microscope, watch woodworkers of all stripes demonstrate their ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Saturday Night StargazingSee the Moon, Planets, Stars, Galaxies and More* Stargaze through astronomical telescopes* Ask questions and talk with amateur astronomers* Learn how to use a star map to find constellations* Share in the wonder of the universe with your friendsStargazing is always weather permitting-be sure to dress warmly. Foggy and overcast ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Cal DayUC Berkeley's annual Cal Day event includes many scientific displays and talks. These include:Special events at the Lawrence Hall of ScienceThe BioDiversity Road Show at the Natural History MuseumPlants of the World at the Botanical GardenThe complete list of events on campus is available here. Scroll down to the department ...
