How did five idealists on a budget save a $30 million forest? Join Park Ranger George Durgerian and find out, while hiking through the quietest redwood and mixed evergreen woodlands in the Golden Gate National Parks.Fairly strenuous, 6½ miles.Meet at the lot beyond the entrance kiosk at Huddart County Park ...
Where: WoodsideCost: $5
Berkeley-Stanford Cleantech Conference (BSCC7)The 7th Berkeley Stanford Cleantech Conference will explore the topic of green jobs and the greening of the economy from both the perspectives of China and the U.S. Keynote address by Secretary of Energy Steven ChuThe 7th Berkeley-Stanford Cleantech Conference will explore how China and the U.S. will collectively (and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $35 to $300, see website
Yuri's DayCome celebrate the achievements of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into outer space, with hands on activities and demonstrations. The W Foundation will be on hand with artifacts and pictures to commemorate the event.
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Extreme Plants: Desert Gardens for KidsChildren of all ages, together with accompanying parent/guardian, will explore those amazing plants known as succulents that thrive in extremely dry environments. The program features a mini-tour of the Arid House and Desert collections, refreshments made from edible succulents and a garden project kids can take home.Price includes one adult ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $20 General, $17 Members, $12 Add'l Family Members
Climate in Crisis -- Ecology and SocialismJoin us for an evening with Chris Williams and a discussion of his new book, Ecology and Socialism, and Anuradha Mittal, Executive Director of The Oakland Institute. Around the world, consciousness of the threat to our environment is growing. The majority of solutions on offer, from using efficient light bulbs ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: 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 ...
Bedtime with the Beasts is a special overnight program for youth groups (ages 6-18) and their chaperones. An Oakland Zoo education specialist will lead your group on an evening hike around the zoo where you'll get a look at what the zoo is like after all of the guests leave. ...
