Insect-induced Plant Galls of CaliforniaPlant galls provide a fascinating array of color and texture on most of the plants in our California landscape. Galls, growths of plant cells that are not normal plant organs, can be induced by a number of organisms. The most numerous as well as most beautiful and intriguing are those ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $140 General, $115 Jepson Friends
Medicinal Plants of the Bay AreaFrom the mist shrouded sea cliffs to the sun-baked arid expanse of its eastern most regions, the San Francisco Bay area provides us with a chance to view a large variety of botanical specimens all within a relatively small geographical range. Join us as we discover together the diverse array ...
Come to Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a cooperative program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service.A GGRO docent gives an hour-long talk about hawk monitoring and identification ...
Sharks and rays are well adapted for life in the ocean, some as top predators. Join Greg Cailliet of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories as he provides insight into the methods that scientists use to study these incredible creatures including their population ecology, and aspects of their life histories, such as ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Religion and Science Part 1: Beliefs and the BrainPanel discussion with Drs. PZ Myers, William Hurlbut and Mahan MirzaInside Islamic Science: Dialogues and DiscussionsModerated by Angie CoiroThe events are moderated by acclaimed interviewer Angie Coiro.Each interview, panel discussion, or lecture offers constructive dialogue on culture, religion, knowledge and beliefs, sparked by The Tech Museum's latest exhibition, Islamic Science ...
