Birds and Botany HikeHike the forests, meadows and hills around Pine Flat and up Redhill with ACR Volunteer Patrick Woodworth & ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self. We'll be watching (and listening) for birds on the hike out. After lunch, we'll botanize as we consider the seasonal interplay between bird foods, habitat history and current activity ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: Free
Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show & SaleMineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley. Annual show & sale. Local Irvington District Fossils. Large Fluorescent Mineral display. GIA Gem Identification. No.CA Geological Society Rock ID. 40+ Dealers. 40+ Exhibits. Live Demonstrations. Geode Splitting. Kid's Spinning Wheel. Opal Pendant Raffle. Live Auction. Door Prizes. Free Parking. Fri. 10:00 am-6:00 ...
Where: NewarkCost: $6/3 days
Shedding Light: Understanding the Role of Externalities in Energy Efficient Technology AdoptionThrough a two-stage randomized control trial, we estimate the impact of energy efficient lightbulbs (compact fluorescent lightbulbs or CFLs) on household electricity consumption and local electricity reliability. The CFL treatment reduces household electricity consumption by a quantity within the range of the technologically feasible savings. Estimates not controlling for externalities ...
The Bone Room is once again partnering with Mysterious Creatures Art Collective, this time to put on our first collaborative bone based craft fair. Featuring local artists and vendors, it should be a fabulous evening filled with art and natural history. The Bone Room will have a booth set up ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Gemini Planet Imager - Direct Imaging of ExoplanetsSPEAKER: Dr Eric NielsenStanford University, Department of PhysicsKavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and CosmologySMCAS General meeting at 7:00 p.m. ISC Room, room 110
Where: San MateoCost: Free for everyone including parking
