Taught by the skilled Naomi LeBeau (Park Stewardship Restoration Specialist), this class will provide an introduction to terminology commonly used in identification of plants with a focus on leaf and flower parts. Illustrated examples and hands-on experience will be emphasized. This is a chance to develop and build upon your ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
How Early Nutrition Can Shape Gut Microbiota and Its Implications in the Autoimmunity EpidemicsThe gut microbiome consists of more than 100 trillion microorganisms, most of which are bacteria. It has been just recently recognized that there is a close bidirectional interaction between the gut microbiome and our immune system. Increased hygiene and a lack of exposure to various microorganisms have been held responsible ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Student
Agricultural Landscapes: the last battleground for sustainability?Speaker: Fabrice DeClerck is a research scientist at Bioversity International where he leads the program on Biodiversity for Landscape Management and Restoration. His work focuses on the conservation and use of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes and their contribution to global sustainability goals and human well-being. While founded in ecology, his ...
Put a scientific spin on St. Patrick's Day inside of the greenest museum on the planet!SCHEDULE OF EVENTSFancy a green-hued libation? Sip on green beer, Irish coffee, and Irish whiskey at bars around the museum.Lucky Crafts (Swamp) 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Try your luck making lucky charm crafts using recycled resources ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Science in Law, Sci-Fi Scores, and MagnesiumIn the Balance: Bringing Science to Justice, Cinema Arts: The Sci-Fi Scores of Louis and Bebe Barron, Everything Matters: Magnesium Reinvent your Thursday nights at After Dark. Experience a fascinating array of unique, adult-only programs and events that change each week. Grab dinner by the Bay, play with hundreds of hands-on exhibits, crawl ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General; $10 Members; Free for Lab Members
The tallest owl in North America, the Great Gray remains elusive, mysterious, and a highly-prized sighting among birders. Learn about this bird's actual breeding range (which is different from the maps in field guides), its annual life cycle, and the challenges it faces with climate change.Speaker: Harry Fuller, Author
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Amanita phalloides (Death Cap Mushroom)Cat will explain how scientists determined the death cap mushroom, Amanita phalloides, was an invasive species, and why we should care. She'll then tell you about 10 years of research at Pt Reyes National Seashore examining how Amanita phalloides spreads. Lastly, Cat will outline her ongoing work to determine the ecological role ...
