Join PRBO educators for an opportunity to learn about the conservation and protection of threatened Snowy Plovers and beach habitat and participate in PRBO's largest annual fundraiser, the Bird-A-Thon*. The walk will be 3 hours, 9 am - 12 pm, in order to identify and count as many species as ...
Where: Point ReyesCost: $35
Free Public Hike at Pepperwood Preserve!Join us for a FREE general introduction to the natural history and land management of Pepperwood Preserve. This is a moderate 4-5 mile hike with an elevation loss and gain of about 750 feet. Participants should be in good health and able to hike over hilly terrain. All hikes are ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: FREE
Science Set Free: Dispelling Dogmas & Opening New Frontiers WorkshopMany scientists believe that science already understands the nature of reality, in principle. The fundamental questions are answered, leaving only the details to be filled in. The impressive achievements of science seem to support this confident attitude. But recent research has revealed unexpected problems at the heart of physics, cosmology, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $155 General, $124 members
Festival SaturdaysCheck out hands-on science activities on the second Saturday of every month. Explore the "magical" properties of matter and energy, solve medical mysteries, and explore creatures of the sea at our inspiring tabletop festivals.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Hawk Talk and Banding DemoCome to Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a cooperative program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service.A GGRO docent gives an hour-long talk about hawk monitoring and identification ...
Seismic forces that shaped the citySan Francisco is famous for its hills, which lend the city its character and breathtaking views. On this tour, we'll explore the unique qualities that have shaped San Francisco's distinctive terrain, while munching through edible seismic activities and getting up close and personal with the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
San Mateo County Astronomical Society Star PartyThe City of San Carlos Department of Parks and Recreation and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society have open Star Parties twice a month.Reasons to AttendIf you have kids interested in space or planets bring them here for a real life view of planets, nebula, star clusters and galaxies.If you ...
