Science Bites: Discover Bay Predators (River Otters)Take a bite out of science and discover Bay predators at Aquarium of the Bay. Find out what's on the menu as we explore three of the Bay's top predators; from unassuming sea stars, keen river otters, and awe-inspiring sharks, these predators rule their ecosystems. We'll be having fun with ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Aquarium admission
At the basic level, all organisms need a few things to survive-food, water, and protection from predators. For a population to persist, they also need to reproduce. Animal reproduction comes in as many bizarre forms as do animal bodies. Dr. Allison Gong has spent her career studying life cycles and larval development of ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Birding for BeginnersMillions of people around the world enjoy bird watching, but it can be intimidating if you're a rookie! Naturalist Tony Iwane will lead beginners through the basics of bird identification. The restored wetland of Middle Harbor Shoreline Park is a beautiful backdrop for observing the antics of avian visitors as ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10
Conversations About Landscape: Delving into Bay Area History through Archives and RadarInvestigating California's hidden past requires delving into archives of old maps and records, and using high-tech equipment to search for artifacts in the field. Hear how two researchers are using these approaches, and what they've learned about the Bay Area's early history.Science Across Centuries Archaeologist Scott Byram will present some ...