Get Ready for the Great North American Eclipse!On August 21, 2017, the Moon will pass directly in front of the Sun, a phenomenon viewable throughout the country! Â While the path of the total solar eclipse passes through Oregon, observers in northern California will experience from a 75 to 90 percent partial solar eclipse. Â At a time when ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $50
Baylands Scavenger HuntParticipants will become Baylands "detectives" by following clues that reveal surprising facts about nature and lead to various locations along the trails.
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
DNA Barcoding of Fungi for BeginnersAlan Rockefeller will teach DNA barcoding of fungi, enabling the discovery of new species and understanding of how known species fit into the tree of life. We will start with DNA extraction from fresh or dried mushrooms, PCR with ITS and LSU primers and gel electrophresis. You can bring mushrooms ...
Where: OaklandCost: Donations accepted, not required
Livermore BioBlitzAs part of February's Science and Engineering Month events, a BioBlitz is scheduled for Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18.  Participants may register observations on iNaturalist for the project "Livermore BioBlitz".  Observations welcome from anywhere in Livermore. One point of interest is north Livermore's open space on February 18 anytime ...
Ten years ago, astronomers discovered a brief and surprisingly bright blast of radio waves that appeared to come from far outside our galaxy. The naive interpretation of that burst argued for a new class of extragalactic object called a “Fast Radio Burst†(FRB). The problem was that the apparent distance ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Twilight Marsh WalkExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands (1 1/3 mile) Trail. At the setting of the sun we will observe the beginning of nature’s night shift. Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Not suitable for young children. RESERVATIONS ...
