Family Explorations in the Park: Water Wonders at Stow LakeJoin us for an exploration of Stow Lake, an important freshwater ecosystem in Golden Gate Park. Learn about aquatic food chains through hands-on activities and fun educational games. Find out about the latest water-related issues the Bay Area is facing and what you can do help.Participants should wear comfortable clothes ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, $8 Members
Introduction to Permaculture"Permaculture is the conscious design of "cultivated" ecosystems that have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is a harmonious integration of people into the landscape in such a way that the land grows in richness, productivity, and aesthetic beauty. Permaculture is an ethical design system for creating ...
Join the Physics of Toys team as they celebrate the opening of the newest exhibition, Geometry Playground by playing with shapes, forms and pattern! Drop in and get elbow deep in the hands-on activities. All materials will be provided.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Planetary Magnetic FieldsMany of the planets in the solar system have internally generated magnetic fields. All of these fields are produced by the motion of an electrically conducting fluid in the interior, although the details vary from planet to planet. Historical observations of the magnetic field on Earth show that the field ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Science@Cal Lecture: What's happening to the Earth's Magnetic field?Many of the planets in the solar system have internally generated magnetic fields that protect them from the dangerous solar wind. Geological records suggest that the field can suddenly drop in strength, which can leave life on Earth unprotected. In this presentation, Prof. Bruce Buffett will discuss planetary magnetic fields ...
Join the Physics of Toys team as they celebrate the opening of the newest exhibition, Geometry Playground by playing with shapes, forms and pattern! Drop in and get elbow deep in the hands-on activities. All materials will be provided.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Parents Can Learn Too SeriesChabot has teamed up with Habitot Children's Museum to bring the Science of Everyday Life workshop. Children are born scientists with naturally inquisitive minds that are hardwired to explore their worlds through scientific methods. In this presentation, we will explore how parents can use the world around them as a ...
Where: OaklandCost: $5 plus general admission
Crissy Field BirdsCome enjoy a leisurely stroll on Crissy Field while we use binoculars to identify birds that use the marsh as their home.Free. All ages are welcome.Meet Ranger Fatima Colindres at the new Crissy Field Center plaza at 1199 East Beach, Presidio.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Terrariums of Carnivorous Plants For KidsJoin artists Sarah Filley and Yvette Molina as they teach you how to make mini ecosystems. You'll learn about special environments and carnivorous plants as you plant your own terrarium and take home with you to watch it grow! Includes a mini-tour of the Garden's Orchid, Fern and Carnivorous Plant ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $20 General, $17 Members
Dark Energy and the Runaway UniverseObservations of very distant exploding stars (supernovae) show that the expansion of the Universe is now speeding up, rather than slowing down due to gravity as expected. Speaker: Dr. Alex Filippenko, University of California BerkeleyEven if the day is hot, wear layers as it can chill down at night. And don’t ...
Where: Mount TamalpiasCost: Free
Saturday Night Stargazing - on the LHS PlazaSee the Moon, Planets, Stars, Galaxies and MoreStargaze through astronomical telescopes Ask questions and talk with amateur astronomers Learn how to use a star map to find constellations Share in the wonder of the universe with your friends Saturday Night Stargazing is a free public viewing program sponsored by LHS ...
