Come out to Chabot's observatory deck on the morning of Saturday, June 26thto watch a Partial Lunar Eclipse (weather permitting). For free access to the observatory deck, and a peak at the eclipse through our 8-inch telescope, Leah, walk up the back road behind Chabot and enter through the black ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Cartooning 101 with 'Sherman's Lagoon' creator Jim ToomeySherman is one sharp shark, and you can you learn how to create great looking cartoon characters like him from Sherman's Lagoon creator Jim Toomey while he is at Aquarium of the Bay celebrating the grand opening of the new Sherman's Lagoon: Finning Isn't Funny exhibit. A strong supporter of shark ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 non-members, $5 members, plus admission
Geometry in Motion: Between the Folds with artist Chris Palmer Winner of multiple Best Documentary Awards and Audience Awards, Between the Folds (2009, 55 min.), by Vanessa Gould, chronicles ten artists and scientists who devote their time to the unlikely medium of modern origami. Through a keen focus and passion to reinterpret the world in paper, these provocative minds bring ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with general admission
Know your SoilCome get your soil questions answered by Richard Strong, a soil scientist who has been working with community gardens, home owners, and farmers for many years. Understanding soil qualities and soil health enables gardeners to grow plants that are comparable with each other and match water requirements to infiltration and ...
Join us for Chabot's unique evening rendezvous with the stars. Start your night off with dinner and drinks, then cozy up in the planetarium as you're whisked to the edge of the universe and cap off the evening with telescope viewing featuring breathtaking views ...
Join us for an evening visit through the park. This special walk begins one hour before sunset and will conclude with the dark of night!We'll listen for owls, look for bats, and use our senses to guide us through the trails.This is an easy, two-mile walk on paved trail. Bring ...