Free Entrance Days in National ParksHere's an opportunity for a free visit to one of our country's 100 national parks which usually charge entrance fees! You can visit Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Pinnacles, Muir Woods, or another favorite national park at no charge on Veteran's Day weekend.
Where: Cost: Free
Free Public Hike at Pepperwood Preserve!Join us for a FREE general introduction to the natural history and land management of Pepperwood Preserve. This is a moderate 4-5 mile hike with an elevation loss and gain of about 750 feet. Participants should be in good health and able to hike over hilly terrain. All hikes are ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: FREE
Ecological Design Tour of EcoHouseGet inspired to manifest your sustainable dream house. Some of the bay area's finest designers and builders collaborated to create this example of a single family residence that boasts locally available, non-toxic materials, living architecture, greywater irrigation, rainwater harvesting, permaculture gardens, solar energy and more. See a short presentation of ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Green FestivalJoin us at the nation's premier sustainability event, where you will see the best in green. Enjoy more than 125 renowned authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music. Shop in our unique marketplace ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 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
Robert Ferguson Observatory-Public Solar ObservingSolar telescopes are set up so you can safely look at and listen to our favorite star, the Sun. Daytime Solar Observing is Free to the public. Handicapped Parking and wheelchair access are available at the observatory entrance.
Where: KenwoodCost: $8.00 parking. Observing is Free!
Science Smart Kids-Wintertime ScienceCome learn about the season of Winter and its affect on nature and animals. This workshop includes discussion on hibernation, food collection, hibernation and making synthetic snow to take home.
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
San Mateo County Astronomical Society Star PartyThe City of San Carlos Department of Parks and Recreation and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society have open Star Parties twice a month.Reasons to AttendIf you have kids interested in space or planets bring them here for a real life view of planets, nebula, star clusters and galaxies.If you ...
Where: San CarlosCost: Free
Star PartyJoin the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for a night of star gazing fun. Knowledgeable volunteers will provide you with a chance to look through high-powered telescopes and ask questions about the night sky. Meet at Halley Hill, across from campsite 22. Park entrance gate closes at 6:30pm. $6 vehicle entry ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Do The Math with Bill McKibbenBill McKibben and 350.org are going on tour across America to build the movement we need to face the crisis of climate change.Bill will be in Palo Alto to lay out the terrifying new math of climate change, explaining the incredible odds we face, and the difficult path we must ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $11.49
Robert Ferguson Observatory-Public Night Star PartyThe Observatory's three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Docents set up additional telescopes in front of the building, while presentations on astronomical topics are given in the classroom throughout the course of the evening. Friendly and knowledgeable docents are available to answer your questions. FAQs: ...When to arrive: We ...
Where: KenwoodCost: $8.00 per vehicle, $3.00 per adult.
