Año Nuevo State Reserve Elephant Seal WalkAño Nuevo State Reserve is the site of the largest mainland breeding colony in the world for the northern elephant seal. Docents from the State Reserve and MSI will lead a fun and entertaining 2.5-hour interpretive hike. See this once-a-year spectacle as the males battle for mates on the beaches ...
Where: PescaderoCost: $20 General, $10 members, Under 3 free
Observe migratory and wintering shorebirds, ducks, and waders, and learn about their unique adaptations as we walk the trails surrounding this Petaluma wetland – the site of PRBO's San Francisco Bay Research Center & Headquarters. DIRECTIONS: Take Lakeville exit off Hwy 101; follow Lakeville eastbound and turn right on S. ...
Where: Cost: $10 Donation, Free for members
Powered By The SunRecently completed renovations on the Bay Model and visitor center through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act have tapped into the power of the sun. Come learn about the solar power generation system consisting of 2,492 solar panels installed on the roof to take the Bay Model off the power ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Creek Walk to See Spawning Coho SalmonJoin Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN) naturalists on a creek walk to see endangered spawning Coho Salmon! See these beautiful fish on their a herculean effort to travel from the ocean into fresh water and admire the plants and animals in the Lagunitas Watershed that help to support the ...
Where: West Marin CountyCost: $10 Adults, $4 Kids, Members Free
Green Home Remodeling – One Room at a TimeWhatever your reasons for remodeling, it makes good sense to use a green approach. The rewards of green remodeling are tangible. You'll reduce your energy and water bills, save on materials and maintenance costs, improve the comfort of your home, and eliminate harmful toxins. Whether you're planning a major remodel, or ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
To Bond or Not to Bond - A Chemistry Photo Scavenger HuntBring a camera and a team in this Valentine's Day inspired scavenger hunt that will have you chasing chemistry bonding concepts. A great tool for teachers to use in their classrooms, parents to use with their kids and anyone interested in fun science. Don't have a team? We'll match you ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 2.00
Trout in the Classroom & the Run of SalmonIf your class is engaged in Trout in the Classroom project, the Bay Model is an excellent place to learn about the migration of the fish once they return to the wild. Find out where the problems are as we recreate the migratory path of the fish and the pitfalls ...
Celebrate Valentine's Day, by exploring the real mysteries of the heart. Educators lead you through a hands on dissection of a pig or cow heart and other investigations focusing on the functions of the heart. Workshop features one of the activities from our award-winning_ Exploratopia and uses the "Tools for ...
