Family Explorations in the Park: Wild WoodlandsExplore an oak woodland in Golden Gate Park. Take a closer look at the fascinating world of plants through fun hands-on activities, and learn about the importance of maintaining biodiversity in our parks, and the controversial issue of native versus invasive species.Participants should wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, $8 Members
Neutrino Astronomy in AntarcticaFor the past 50 years, scientists have been studying cosmic-ray air showers consisting of billions of particles, produced when an ultra-high energy particle strikes the earth. The most energetic of these particles have energies comparable to that of a boxer's punch. Despite enormous effort, we still have not found the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Physics of Toys: Geometric ExplorersClimb on, climb through and play with our new exhibition, Geometry Playground, then explore and create patterns, tessellations, shapes and forms with the Physics of Toys team. Take home what you make. All materials are provided.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
From Mathematics to Fiber Art With Hyperbolic CrochetJoin fiber artist and geometer Daina Taimina and learn about "hyperbolic crochet." With just a few simple crochet stitches you can explore a strange mathematical form called a hyperbolic plane. A hyperbolic plane is in the simplest of terms the opposite of a sphere. The negative curves that approximate hyperbolic ...
Join us for an evening of Science & Wine with Satori Cellars owner, Tom Moller, who will guide you through the process of winemaking, including crushing, pressing, yeast additions, sulfite practices, cellaring and what's involved and how it differs for different wines, barrel considerations, racking, bottling and bottle ageing. Start ...
Where: GilroyCost: $20.00
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 ...
