Total Lunar EclipseGet up early and come to Chabot to catch the last Total Lunar Eclipse until the year 2014! Our Observatory Deck will be open for anyone who would like to enjoy the spectacle in good company. Chabot staff and volunteers will be on hand to talk about the eclipse as ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Creek Walks to see spawning Coho SalmonExplore the Lagunitas Creek watershed with SPAWN's experienced naturalist on a quest to see the endangered coho salmon.Advanced registration required at the event web link below.Additional details and exact meeting location provided via email after you register.
Where: Cost: Free
Gold Fever: How the Gold Rush Forever Changed SF BayIn 1848 gold was discovered in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, luring people by the thousands to California. Join Ranger Tammi to find out how this event forever changed San Francisco Bay.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
BioBlitz!Join us for the 24-hour BioBlitz, a species survey of every living thing at the refuge! We will organize the natural history talents of local scientists, naturalists, and YOU to document the biodiversity present at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso. Come for guided programs like: fish surveys, early morning ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Low Tide WalksJoin Marine Science Institute's ever popular guided low tide walks at Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay. It's been many moons since the tides have alligned to make a good exploration possible, now the season is back for great exploring!We'll meet up promptly in the parking lot, and head out to ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: $20 General, $10 Members
Science on Saturday Lecture: All About SOFIAHave you ever wanted to know why we use infrared astronomy? Join us in the NASA Ames Exploration Center on December 10th at 2:00 pm for a lecture and demonstration about infrared astronomy. SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy) is one of NASA's most recent missions that uses this section ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Following Elephant SealsDaniel Costa, UC Santa CruzMonterey Bay is one of the most diverse regions in the world for both marine mammals and seabirds. Using electronic tags, the Tagging of Pacific Predators program has been monitoring the movements of California sea lions, northern elephant seals, blue and humpback whales, Laysan and black-footed ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: free to Museum Members; $5 for the general public
Mad Science: Magnificent MagnetsInvestigate the powers and daily uses of magnets. Explore magnetic fields and their relative strengths and properties. Take home your own floating magnets. Join us for this entertaining and educational program with Mad Science! Attendance is limited to the first 30 children. Grades: K-2.
