Milkweeds of the Mayacamas & Monarch Butterfly Watch Join ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self to try and find and photo-document four milkweed species that have been reported from along Pine Flat Road in the Modini Mayacamas Preserves. We'll also watch for monarchs (and other butterflies). Bring extra water, camera and a hat!Register through the Modini Mayacamas Preserves Meetup page. Limit 10
Where: GeyservilleCost: Free
Botany Series: Plant Families in the Field (Muir Beach to Pirates Cove)Stretch your legs and get out your hand lens! Spend the morning in the northern Marin Headlands and the mouth of Redwood creek for a botanical-oriented hike examining several plant families. Expect a range of weather, sun, wind, and fog; dress appropriately. Bring water, snacks and or lunch. Hike will ...
Speaker: Dr. GuhaThakurta is a faculty member at UC Santa Cruz and researcher at UCO/Lick Observatory.His research focuses on observational studies of galaxy formation and evolution with a particular interest in the Andromeda galaxy, Milky Way galaxy, and dwarf galaxies. He leads the SPLASH (Spectroscopic and Photometric Landscape of Andromeda's ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost:
Sunset and Sunrises are Beautiful and Happen Every DayIn this talk we will explore some of the over 100 different Sun-related phenomena that can be seen in the sky and look at photographs of over three dozen examples (green flashes, blue flashes, Sun dogs, 22 degree arcs, Sun pillars, belt of Venus, etc.). There will be some discussion ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free ($3 parking fee)
San Francisco City Star PartyCome join us for our monthly City Star Party. San Francisco Amateur Astronomers (SFAA) club members provide telescopes for your viewing pleasure.
Where: San FranciscoCost: FREE
Spiders, Scorpions, Moths and More: Night Hike at Joaquin Miller ParkThe rhythms, sounds, and active wildlife are totally different at night, so join us for a night hike at Joaquin Miller Park in the Oakland hills! We'll find spiders, moths, and nocturnal creatures like scorpions that glow under UV light. Bring your headlamp, drinking water, warm layers, and hiking attire. ...
