Family Nature Adventures: Rocky Planet Number 3Join us every 2nd Saturday for Nature Adventures where we’ll take a deep look into a different aspect of the surrounding redwood forest. Your adventure includes a hands-on workshop, access to scientific tools and instruments, a simple snack, and a short exploration work in the forest. We’ll explore themes like ...
Investigating Space: Women in STEMJoin us at Chabot Space & Science Center for a day highlighting Women in STEM! Celebrate the accomplishments women have made in science, technology, engineering and math and our future generation of female scientists.Take part in hands-on science demos throughout the museum with the Center’s youth volunteers, the Galaxy Explorers. ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Family Nature Walks - Foothills Nature PreserveEnvironmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help students and their families get to know our local open space areas. Small family groups will be guided by a knowledgeable environmental educator during an exploration of a local open space. These small groups will be introduced to fun nature-based ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Summer Science Fundays - Fun with the SunAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
Each year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.The event activities include:ConcertAstronomy talk by world-renowned scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescopeAstronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $55 General
Binocular Stargazing at Laguna Seca, North Coyote Valley Open Space PreserveThe San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) is proud to work with the Open Space Authority (OSA) to co-host a public star party at Rancho Canada del Oro (RCDO). This site is just 30 minutes south of downtown San Jose and features dark skies. It's dark enough to see the band ...