Solar Energy Training: Free Workshop on How to Install Rooftop PV SystemsJoin others who are interested in helping save the environment one rooftop at a time. This workshop is offered by SunWork, a nonprofit that installs rooftop PV systems on small-energy-footprint homes. You'll learn the basics of rooftop solar energy and gain insights on how to install rooftop photovoltaic (PV) energy ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: free
Maker Faire Bay AreaCome celebrate Maker Media's 11th anniversary in the Bay Area, showcasing creative and resourceful people in the areas of science and technology, engineering, food, and arts and crafts.
Where: San MateoCost: see website
Sandia Science and Technology Community ShowcaseSandia National Laboratories invites you to enjoy a day of science and technology in Livermore. Hear national security experts talk about elements of the perfect heist and the frontiers of cybersecurity in the digital age. Learn how high performance computing is being used to improve the efficiency of car engines, ...
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
Wingding Family Fest Bring your friends and family, and join us for a day of discovery and adventure in a beautiful outdoor setting at the 5th annual Wingding Family Fest. You'll enjoy visiting with live animals, hands on science, arts & crafts, guided walks, birding, and more at this great 'outdoor science fair' ...
Where: Los AltosCost: FREE
Marinship Walking TourWalk back in time on this guided tour of Sausalito's historic Marinship. The Bay Model and surrounding area was a major WWII shipyard, which had a significant role in winning the war and influencing social changes in Marin County. Come and learn about the history, the extraordinary Marinship workers, and ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
MyShake – Building a smartphone seismic networkIf everyone's smartphone can turn into a seismometer, then we will have a really dense global seismic network to monitor earthquakes! Sounds great! But you may have a lot of questions in your mind!How can a smartphone detect earthquakes? What magnitude of the earthquake can a smartphone detect? How can a smartphone ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
bay.org and the Bay Modelbay.org has teamed up with the Army Corps of Engineers and the Bay Model Visitor Center to create the Bay Model Alliance, a not-for-profit organization that benefits the Bay Model and its educational programs by bringing the Bay, its animals, and their habitats to you! Join us at the Bay Model ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Celebrate the World Ocean!At Aquarium of the Bay we celebrate World Oceans Day through an entire week of activities and crafts, and we're bringing some of these engaging activities to the Bay Model! Join a naturalist to help dissect the pellet, or bolus, of a juvenile black-footed albatross chick to see what these ...
Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We'll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for children ages 5-10. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Register ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Navigating the BayNavigating the Bay is a great way to relax and have some fun. It can be exciting and challenging but it requires knowledge and skill to do it safely. Each bay has its own disposition and personality. In commemoration of "World Ocean Day", let's find out how the different bays ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Oceans of Carbon Understanding the Oceans' Changing Chemistry along the West CoastThe NOAA research ship Ronald H. Brown will dock at the Exploratorium May 21 and 22-the midway point of a month-long expedition to study the Pacific Ocean's changing chemistry and its impact on marine organisms. Join three of the ship's scientists to hear about the increasing acidity of ocean water, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Twilight Marsh WalkExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands (1 1/3 mile) Trail. At the setting of the sun we will observe the beginning of nature's night shift. Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Not suitable for young children. RESERVATIONS ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
The Beautiful Shapes of Planetary Nebulae and Theories About Their FormationPlanetary nebulae are formed when a small-to-medium mass star dies and puffs its outer atmosphere into space. Their many varied shapes are beautiful, ranging from bubbles, to rings, to bipolar lobes. Some have high velocity jets. In this talk I will discuss three planetary nebulae: NGC 6751, NGC 7026, and ...
