Ethical Bird Photography for BeginnersHave you ever wanted to photograph that snowy egret stalking its dinner in the shallows? Join docent and published wildlife photographer Mark Bohrer to discover where to find those wary birds, what behavior to look for, and how to ethically capture them on pixels or film. You'll need a lens ...
Get up close to hundreds of wild mushrooms at the 42nd annual Fungus Fair, being held this year at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Our hallways and classrooms will be filled with wild-mushroom displays. Eat edible mushrooms, meet vendors displaying everything from cultivation kits to T-shirts, and watch culinary demonstrations ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Creek Walks to see spawning Coho SalmonExplore the Lagunitas Creek watershed with SPAWN's experienced naturalist on a quest to see the endangered coho salmon.Advanced registration required at the event web link below.Additional details and exact meeting location provided via email after you register.
Where: Cost: Free
Marshlands of DreamsJoin Paul Mueller on a 1-mile walk of the LaRiviere Marsh Trail to find traces of the past. Prior to marsh restoration, learn how Californians utilized the area for farming, quarrying, salt production, and transportation. There are opportunities for bird watching as well.
Where: FremontCost: Free
Mad Science: Exploring ElectricityDon't insulate yourself from this electrifying class! Visit the circuit circus and discover its positives and negatives. Apply your knowledge and build your own static tube. Join us for this entertaining and educational program with Mad Science! Attendance is limited to the first 30 children. Grade levels: 3-6.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Creek Walks to see spawning Coho SalmonExplore the Lagunitas Creek watershed with SPAWN's experienced naturalist on a quest to see the endangered coho salmon.Advanced registration required at the event web link below.Additional details and exact meeting location provided via email after you register.
Where: Cost: Free
Plight of the Chinook SalmonYears later and many millons of dollars invested, the endangered Chinook population is not recovering in ways hoped. What have scientists recently discovered? Is it something in the water? Find out more and feel free to share information with Ranger Linda.
The little things that make life deliciousThese two ancient foods owe their glory to microscopic magic. Stroll through quaint San Francisco neighborhoods while stopping at parks and shops to explore the role of unseen organisms in creating flavors and textures. Get your hands on some gluten, admire the microbes on ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $50, use discount code 'Schmooze'
Lands End: Explore the Night SkyLands End is one place in San Francisco where we can still enjoy the beauty of the night sky. The National Park Service is committed to protecting natural lightscapes where it can, and the construction of the new visitor facility here reflects that awareness.Please join us for an evening of stargazing ...
What goes on in the Zoo once the rest of the guests leave? You'll find out when your group spends the night at the Oakland Zoo! A variety of themes allows you to visit the rain-forest, be a detective and snoop your way around the Zoo, or even create your ...
Where: OaklandCost: $60
Jazz under the StarsVisit our roof top observatory to see the first quarter moon and Jupiter thru telescopes.Dress warmly and come by anytime between 8 and 10 pm."Jazz" night is Saturday Dec. 3 from 8-10 PM. Free parking in Marie Curie Lot 5.No food or drinks in the observatory. Children are welcome and need to be ...
