Our ocean waters teem with tiny microscopic life called plankton. Using recycled plastic, create a sculpture sparked by your exploration of the museum's Living Systems' plankton exhibits. Investigate concepts such as mobility, impact and diversity in your art. Leave with your own translucent sculpture and a newfound understanding of our ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $35 General, $25 Members
Featuring Michael Beck, Lead Marine Scientist with The Nature Conservancy and a research associate at UC Santa Cruz. Beck is an expert in the conservation and restoration of salt marshes, oyster reefs and seagrass meadows and has worked on conservation in the Gulf of Mexico for over 20 years. Come ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Science Safari: Fall Flora and Fauna HikeJoin YSI for a casual guided walk through Vasona County Park to enjoy the fall's flora and fauna. We will admire fall foliage, hunt for acorns and see what other wonderful surprises the season brings! In addition, we will identify plants, look for birds, lizards, and any other creatures that ...
Where: Los GatosCost: See description
Chemistry: Colorful and Fun with Professor Marvin Lang and Dr. ShowalterIn October, the California and Santa Clara Sections (www.scvacs.org) together are sponsoring an unusual and a not-to-be-forgotten special program, Chemistry – Colorful and Fun in 2010, at several venues in Northern California as part of celebrating National Chemistry Week. This will be presented by Dr. Showalter and Professor Marvin Lang ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
The Salt Marshes: Then and NowApproximately 85% of San Francisco Bay's wetlands have disappeared over the last 200 years due to industry and development, impacting the wildlife that lived in and around them. Some of the plants and animals have made a comeback and a few have adapted to the changes. Learn a little about ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour Experience the wildlife and natural beauty that make Younger Lagoon an exceptional local treasure on this docent-led tour to the lagoon and its beach habitat. Learn about the ongoing research and habitat restoration work that help this vital habitat thrive. Tour includes a short hike and is best suited for ...
