Join PRBO biologists as we search for Wood Ducks, woodpeckers, and spring's first migrants. Meet at Five Brooks parking lot, about 10 minutes south of Olema on Hwy 1. Click here for a map and directions on the Five Brooks Ranch web page.
Where: OlemaCost: $10 Donation, Free for members
Backyard Naturalist Series: WildflowersNothing says spring better than a walk among wildflowers. This class explores those amazing angiosperms (flowering plants) that make the Bouverie Preserve so beautiful. We will discuss basic flower identification techniques using a variety of field guides. You will also learn some of the key characteristics of different plant families ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: $25, discount for members
Bill McKibben, founder of 350.orgBill's talk will focus on where we go from here in the never ending battle to grapple with climate change. After the talk there will be breakout sessions so people can network around the possibilities for action coming out of the talk.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 advance, $18 door
Natural History of Sonoma MountainJoin a preserve naturalist on a guided tour of Sonoma State University's Fairfield Osborn Preserve. Explore a beautiful landscape with a knowledgeable guide, learn about the plants and animals of the preserve, see cutting-edge research in action, and gain access to normally-closed areas of Sonoma Mountain. Please wear sturdy shoes, and ...
Where: PenngroveCost: $3
Marshlands of DreamsJoin Paul Mueller on a 1-mile walk of the LaRiviere Marsh Trail to find traces of the past. Prior to marsh restoration, learn how Californians utilized the area for farming, quarrying, salt production, and transportation. There are opportunities for bird watching as well.
Where: FremontCost: Free
'The Science of Art' at The Crucible"The Science of Art" Spring Open House at the CrucibleThe Science of Art, an event to highlight the scientific principals, enquiry and exploration behind the fine and industrial arts processes taught and practiced here at the Crucible! The event will bring together Crucible faculty, guest artists, a curated gallery of ...
Science and creativity in the city of innovationSan Francisco's creative nature inspired innovation long before the silicon chip: Some of the world's most influential inventions were dreamed up by San Franciscan tinkerers. On this tour, we explore seven surprising stories of innovation that exemplify San Francisco as a hotbed of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
Physics of Sound and Motion with YSIInvestigate the relationship of matter and energy with a Youth Science Institute instructor. Experiment with paper airplanes, stomp rockets, and a variety of noisemakers in a study of motion, forces, and sound waves. Grades 2nd-6th.
