Mushrooms and Other 'Fun-Guys'Have you ever wondered about the mushrooms along the trail? Did you know there are slimes native to our area? Join Chris Kjeldsen, retired SSU botany professor and an expert on mushrooms, lichens and other "fun-guys" as we learn to recognize the amazing array of fungi and their equally amazing ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: $20
Hike Sonoma Mountain!Located on the northwest flank of Sonoma Mountain, SSU's Fairfield Osborn Preserve is a wonderful place to explore oak woodlands, shady fir forests, and a rare fishless perennial stream. Trained naturalists lead visitors on hikes with excellent panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and (for the adventurous) plenty of opportunities to observe and ...
Where: PenngroveCost: $3 per person. Cost goes toward education programs
As we witnessed each launch of the Apollo program, we would forever remember the countdown, ignition sequence, images of the Saturn V rocket engines billowing out vast, fast and furious hot gas, and then lift off. We'll never forget those sheets of ice breaking off the exterior and raining down ...
Remote islands have been heralded as "natural laboratories", with some spectacular cases of rapid evolution and proliferation of species. One of the most puzzling features of the high diversity of species on remote islands is that they almost certainly arose from one, or very few colonizers. How was variability regained ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Discover San Francisco Bay with the Marine Science Institute!The Marine Science Institute invites you to explore San Francisco Bay with us. Voyages lasting two hours will depart at 1pm and 3pm from San Francisco's Pier 40. Our 90 foot Research Vessel, the Robert G. Brownlee, offers a unique window into the wilderness below the surface. We will deploy ...
This dynamic series explores different aspects of physics, including sound, color, heat and temperature, and electrostatic using hands-on activities, film screenings and demonstrations. Included with museum admission, but space is limited, so arrive early to be assured a seat. Appropriate for ages 6 years and older.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Navigating the Waters of the San Francisco Bay EstuaryWildlife in the estuary is coming back and what better way to get up close and personal with birds and fish than by boat? But, relaxing on the water and mingling with nature takes skill. There is lots to learn about sailing the estuary so come and find out more ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
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 ...
Where: San CarlosCost: Free
Autumn Stargazing at PepperwoodView the Moon, Jupiter, the Ring Nebula in Lyra, colorful double-stars, the Andromeda Galaxy and perhaps even a few meteors at this family friendly stargazing event. Bing Quock from the California Academy of Sciences and Ron Dammann from the Fremont Peak Observatory Association will guide you through a tour of ...
