Phylogeny, Taxonomy, and Name Changes in the California FloraThe names of plants have been in flux for centuries, but in recent years, name changes have occurred at an accelerated pace, due largely to advances in our understanding of evolutionary relationships based on analyses of molecular data using modern phylogenetic methods. The results are sometimes striking. For example, in ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $80 General, $60 Jepson Friends
Little Explorer Workshop: Children's Weekend WorkshopSpend time with your little explore this winter, building, creating, and tinkering together as they explore ramps and pathways, how water flows, and air dynamics. Materials invite children's experimentation and help them formulate cause-and-effect relationships. 9:30am - 10:30am Ages 4-511:00am - 12:00pm Grades K-1$130 ($110 for members) for 3 Saturdays.See ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: See description
Earth Building -- Adobe Is AliveA film about building with cob, featuring Miguel Elliot, of Living Earth Structures. The film features many natural building projects locally and abroad. It celebrates the possibility of having Natural Building be incorporated into the school curriculum. It shows how to build a cob dome, and how to build a ...
Where: PetalumaCost: $10 General, $5 under 10 y/o
C.S.I. Open Lab: Wind EnergyGet blown away in this wind turbine engineering challenge. Create your own propeller and test it in our wind tunnel. See how much electricity you can generate, and shock your system while you explore electric fields and create an electron storm. Badges can be earned.
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
American Chemical Society Chocolate Factory TourJoin the American Chemical Society tour of TCHO chocolate factory which has been rumored to combine the latest of modern technology such as iPhone apps to control the chocolate making process which begins on a worldwide virtual journey on the search for beans that highlight different tastes. Tasting included followed ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 5.00
Good-bye Salt Ponds, Hello Hotel California Docent Jane Moss will lead you on a 1-mile hike through the fascinating changes taking place at former salt pond SF2. Learn about the surprising ways this area is being reshaped as wildlife habitat. Trail is easy and level. All are welcome. Call 408-262-5513 x106 for information and directions.
It's story time on the Ecology Trail with a park ranger! This walk ends at the Inspiration Point Overlook.Join Ranger Fatima Colindres and explore the Presidio's historic forest and enjoy tales of the plants and animals who live there.All ages; registration required as space is limited.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Jazz Under The StarsOnce a month we invite the public to our rooftop observatory for night sky viewing, while listening to KCSM Jazz 91.1FM. See the first quarter moon, Jupiter, and more through our telescopes. This is an outdoor event, please dress warmly and check back here for weather updates. If it's cloudy or ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
San Francisco Bay Flyway FestivalWelcome to the 15th Annual Flyway Festival, February 11-13, 2011 which promises more guided hikes and outings, tours and workshops on Mare Island than every before. With over 60 events on the schedule, you'll have to watch closely to make sure you don't miss your favorite! You will find that ...
