Back in TimeLet's step back in time to about 18,000 years ago and watch as the sea level rises to form one of the largest natural estuaries in the world called the San Francisco Bay Estuary. Stand on the overlook as the Bay Model is activated and watch as it replicates a ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Of Oaks & ChaparralLearn more about our valley's mixed oak woodlands and chaparral plant communities as you join a Park Docent on a Strenuous (400 ft elevation gain) 5.8-mile hike over the Tony Look Trail. Observe how oaks and chaparral play an essential role in the quality of the surrounding watershed. Meet at ...
Calling all Educators! Thanks to donations from labs and companies across the Bay Area, educators will have access to high quality materials and equipment for their classrooms. Everything at the event is free, but please only take what you need for your classroom. This FREE Giveaway is for educational and ...
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Curious about solar beads and solar cookers? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some cool, food-related investigations at East Bay farmers' markets during the Bay Area Science Festival.
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Curious about solar beads and solar cookers? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some cool, food-related investigations at East Bay farmers' markets during the Bay Area Science Festival.
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Hike Sonoma Mountain!Located on the northwest flank of Sonoma Mountain, SSU's Fairfield Osborn Preserve is a wonderful place to explore oak woodlands, shady fir forests, and a rare fishless perennial stream. Trained naturalists lead visitors on hikes with excellent panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and (for the adventurous) plenty of opportunities to observe and ...
Where: PenngroveCost: $3 per person. Cost goes toward education programs
National Chemistry Week Celebration for Kids! Get Slimed!National Chemistry Week Fun for Kids – This year's theme, "Nanotechnology-The Smallest BIG Idea in Science," focuses on the science of small. Win prizes and have fun in the slime lab. Local college chemistry clubs will run hands-on experiments with preschool and elementary school-aged children.
Where: San JoseCost: FREE
Naturalist 101: Skulls, Scat and Tracks WorkshopMammals can be tricky to observe out in the wild. They're usually shy, afraid of people, and-to complicate matters even more-sometimes active only at night. Often the only evidence they're nearby or have roamed through an area is from what they've left behind: skulls, scat (feces) and tracks. These are ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 Academy members, $15 non-members
Come learn about The Tech Challenge 2013, as teams of students collaborate to design innovative launching solutions to land sensitive research equipment at various locations on an asteroid. Learn the rules and regulations, see the Test Rig, and talk with the engineers who helped design and plan The Tech Challenge ...
See the work of North Bay science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) organizations at North Bay Discovery Days. Last year, over 4,000 enjoyed hands-on experiments, demos, and exhibits. Save a droid ICU patient, create a pulsar, extract DNA, drive robots, eat liquid nitrogen, and much more at this incredible FREE ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
BioFestMerritt College is proud to sponsor the first annual BioFest on October 27th, 2012. BioFest is a celebration of technological advancements in biotechnology, including genomics and microscopy. This event will introduce the general public to emerging careers in biological sciences. At Merritt College we train for the jobs of tomorrow ...
Build your own pumpkin catapult, launch a pumpkin and watch it fly. You can also head inside to the Ingenuity Lab and build a hydraulic crane that can lift different-sized pumpkins. Visit the Animal Discovery Room and get up close and personal with some of the Hall's creepiest critters! Come ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Hawk Talk and Banding DemoCome 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 ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Mars and Beyond: A Classic Episode from Television's DisneylandThe Exploratorium is pleased to co-present with the Walt Disney Family Museum a special screening from Disney's classic television series Disneyland, Mars & Beyond (1957, 53 min). See it screened in the McBean Theater. This vibrant, animated film draws from science of the time and science fiction to render a colorful imagining ...
Will the world end in fire, in ice or at the hands of our computer overlords?Join us for a live production of the Big Picture Science podcast and radio show as scientists separate fact from fiction in end-of-world scenarios.From hoopla over the 2012 doomsday prophesy to asteroid strikes, computer sentience, ...
Come experience "Flash Mob Science" at the Chabot Space & Science Center! Participate in guided hands-on experiments dealing with energy, light, sound, gravity forces and motion. Fun activities for children of all ages. Hop on board the free Flash Mob Shuttle buses that will be running throughout Oakland to take ...
In celebration of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's 50th Anniversary, the laboratory, in cooperation with the Bay Area Science Festival, will open its doors for Unveiling the Universe Day. Activities will be targeted to high school students and above, however all those over the age of 12 are welcome to explore ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
From Light Bulbs to Legislation: an interactive climate change seriesIn this three-session introductory series, we'll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. All are welcome to sign up and those who have attended previous Ecology Center climate workshops are also encouraged to participate in this new series. Session 2: Field Day - Get ...
San Francisco is famous for its hills, which lend the city its character and breathtaking views. On this tour, we'll explore the unique qualities that have made San Francisco's landscape what it is, while getting to know the local geology and munching our way through edible seismic science activities. We'll ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 Adults, $20 under 18
History of the U.S. Army Corps of EngineersJoin Ranger Bill to learn about the "When/ Where/Why/What/How," the diverse, complex, many faceted missions, goals and objectives of the USACE's "Birth" in 1775 under General George Washington.
MSI takes to the tidepools for a treasure hunt of nature's beautiful intertidal secrets. We'll spend the evening taking advantage of the low tide to reach the outer edges of Pillar Point, and take in spectacular sunsets as we slowly retreat to shore. Will we find crabs, sea stars, eels ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: $20 General, $10 members
1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake! Dinner1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake Dinner With Historian Richard Schwartz at Spengers! Did you ever wonder what it is like to be in largest earthquake unleashed by the Hayward Fault? Richard Schwartz will offer first-hand accounts of people who lived through the October 21, 1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake. Their stories are ...
Explore the dark side of Chabot with a night of spooky, ghoulish fun. Visit the Potions Lab, Electric Zone, The Laser Maze and The Haunted House.
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Headlands Halloween Night Hike & CampfireEnjoy the great outdoors after the sun sets with a fun-filled, family friendly night hike and campfire. During this All Hallows' Eve inspired hike, you can practice your owl hoots, get "batty", and enjoy S'mores during a campfire filled with Halloween fun.*Pre-registration required
What types of creatures lurk about and fly around at night at the Refuge? Find out at Spooky Slough! Kids are encouraged to come in costume, and will learn all about nocturnal wildlife and what they can do to help to protect and preserve the Slough! Enjoy hands on activities, ...
Who said science happened in a test tube and not a test kitchen? Alton's "Ten Things About Food I Feel Pretty Sure About" offers an interactive presentation featuring the celebrity chef. In his signature variety show, Alton uses simple axioms to discuss the science of American food today, touching on ...
Things go bump in the forest! In celebration of Halloween, we'll lend a little fright to our normal moonlight hike. The redwoods are aged, majestic and full of wonder. Walk with us and see what pops up… if you dare.All activities are meant for fun, but this spooky hike may ...
As a cookbook, Joy of Cooking has sold over 18 million copies. As a philosophy, it has enriched countless fine meals. Author Harold McGee (On Food & Cooking: The Science & Lore of the Kitchen) and professor Richard Zare (Stanford chemistry) contend that science intensifies the joy of cooking. From ...
Where: StanfordCost: $10 donation
Globular ClustersSpeaker: Triple treat: 1) Potluck at 7:30; 2) SJAA member Michael Packer will speak on globular clusters; 3) Mina Wagner on SJAA plans for aquiring property for observing
Things go bump in the forest! In celebration of Halloween, we'll lend a little fright to our normal moonlight hike. The redwoods are aged, majestic and full of wonder. Walk with us and see what pops up… if you dare.All activities are meant for fun, but this spooky hike may ...
