Lynch Canyon Field TripEnter into Lynch Canyon's 1,039 acres to explore rolling grasslands, spring wildflowers, oak woodlands and spectacular views. The area is rich in human history – from Native Americans, to pioneers, to the not-so-distant past when Lynch Canyon was slated to become a landfill, to today with its permanent protection and ...
This month we celebrate the animals that love to travel! Marine mammals are famous for their epic migrations along the California coast. Docent-led tours will take you around the hospital showcasing some of the patients we are caring for and how our veterinarians are getting them better. Classroom presentations through ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free with admission
Observe the Sun safely with the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. Observe the Sun safely with the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. The instruments we use block 99.999% of the light from the Sun, providing detail of many solar features. Supporting activities will demonstrate how the Sun behaves.Bring kids, binoculars, warm clothes (temperature can drop), snacks, water. No need for a flashlight ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: program is free, there is a $10 park entrance fee
Tilden Park Field TripJoin the Nature Journal Club for an adventure in Tilden Park. We will meet in front of the Environmental Education Center (EEC) and explore the park, sketching and writing about the plants and animals of the canyon and using techniques from our new naturalist toolbox to investigate and discover patterns ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Junior Academy: Naturalist Know-howCalifornia Academy of SciencesSundays at 2pm – 2:45pm (sign-up at 1:30pm) Naturalist Center / Lab (Level 3 across from the Planetarium exit)This program is designed for youth ages 8 to 11. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to 20 youth with attending adults. Onsite registration is ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Academy admission
Pioneers in Engineering Robotics CompetitionJoin over 27 high-school teams from around the Bay Area for this annual all-day classic at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Check out each team's robot design and watch them compete against one another in an epic battle for victor (featuring good sports-robot-ship, of course).