Winter Bird Walk (Rescheduled)Join us as we search for flocks of winter sparrows, bright yellow warblers, and perhaps and elusive red sapsucker. We also hope to welcome some of our earliest migrating hummingbirds back to the garden this month! Led by Garden docent and Ornithologist Sarah MacLean.This event has been rescheduled to March ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $20 General, $18 Members
Dream Big: Girls Day @ The TechBring the whole family to Dream Big: Girls Day @ The Tech, an event devoted to providing girls with opportunity, inspiration and fun with STEM learning. We’ll offer special hands-on activities designed to empower girls along with their siblings and parents. Explore coding while designing an animated picture book, harness the ...
Where: San JoseCost:
East Bay Water DetectivesHone your environmental detective skills as you join East Bay Academy for Young Scientists (EBAYS) teen interns to clear up a water quality mystery. Use the skills of a real water quality scientist and investigate water samples collected from various locations throughout the East Bay. Recommended for children ages 4-12.Learn ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $10–$12. Free for Members and children under 2.
Water Birds at Lake MerrittMigrating birds are here! See which winter visitors are currently at Lake Merritt, the nation's oldest wildlife refuge.  Join us for a short walk along the lake. Learn about the Pacific Flyway and how to identify some winter migrants as well as year-round residents. We'll begin the walk in front of the ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free! $20 suggested donation
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESDr. Daniel Soto, Chair of the Department of Environmental Studies & Planning, Sonoma State Univ., will present his research.
Origins of Structure in Planetary SystemsObservations confirm that planet formation is a ubiquitous process that produces a diversity of planetary systems. However, a class of solar system analogs has yet to be identified among the thousands of currently known planets and candidates, the overwhelming majority of which are more easily detectable than direct counterparts of the Sun's worlds. To understand whether our solar system’s history was ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Introduction to Mushrooms at Lake MerrittDuring this short walk, we'll discuss how to find and identify mushrooms, their basic life cycle, and the important role they play in the ecosystem.Please note: Mushrooms may not be collected during this walk.
The Paleovedic Diet: Early Human Diets and Ayurvedic Medicine - SOLD OUTIn this lecture, Dr. Akil Palanisamy will describe the outlines of a comprehensive roadmap to optimal health, one that combines the most effective aspects of the “paleo†diet (so-called because it seeks to emulate the diet of early humans), cutting-edge nutritional science, and the time-tested philosophy and techniques of ancient ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Biodiversity and Phylogeny of Marasmius from Madagascar (Published Results)Jackie Shay is a budding mycologist and systems biologist currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of California at Merced. Last May she graduated from San Francisco State University with her master’s degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology with Dr. Dennis Desjardin. She focused her thesis on the wonderful ...
Go Deeper picks up where Blue Mind left off and explores the cognitive, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual benefits of healthy waterways and oceans at each of the seven stages of our lives from birth through death. Through new cutting edge science on everything from play to romance to death ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Merchants of Doubt Film ScreeningA month into the new White House administration, in a world where post-truth rules the airwaves, Robert Kenner’s film Merchants of Doubt will be more relevant than ever.Climate-deniers have their own spin tactics and they’re using them to take over our government offices. They tested their tricks in the tobacco ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 14.00
Science at the Library: Science Life of Soil There are 4 activities at each presentation after a show presentation. Parents work with their children to learn about science. Recommended for elementary age children. Families are encouraged to attend. Limited seating. Funding provided by Lam Research Foundation and free.Register at weblink
Where: FremontCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Bay Area: Inflation!Much like the universe in its first nanoseconds, Astronomy on Tap Bay Area has undergone inflation to a much larger size. The astronomical lineup starts with Brian Levine of Astronomy on Tap NYC and the American Museum of Natural History who will perform a “brutal dissection†of the Animaniacs song “Yakko’s ...
Mars has long been an object of intense interest in ancient and modern myths. Its ruddy glow inspiring visions of conflict and war, and its surface markings creating a whole genre of popular (mis)representations of Mars as the abode of life in a variety of forms. In this presentation, discover ...
Born in San Francisco in 1930, Gary Snyder is one of the iconic poets of the Beat Generation. He has published more than a dozen collections of poetry and prose of which Practice of the Wild is widely recognized as one of the most influential environmental books of the last ...
Oceanic biological ecosystem variability is often linked to changes in sea surface temperature (SST) but SST is a reflection of dynamic processes which influence the stability of the water column, nutrient input, entrainment, and advection. Coherent and significant North Pacific spatio-temporal SST and sea level pressure (SLP) patterns at seasonal ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Pigeons, Geese, and GullsWhy do we see so many pigeons, geese, and gulls around Lake Merritt? Come learn about the lives of these city-dwelling birds.
Vulnerability of the Tropics to Future Changes in Drought and FireFire is an essential earth system process, influencing ecosystem structure, nutrient cycling, atmospheric composition, and human health. Over the past 20 years with advances in satellite remote sensing, it has become possible to investigate patterns of variability and decadal trends in fire activity at a global scale. In my talk, ...
Until the 1970’s the National Security Agency had unquestioned control of cryptologic research within the United States. That changed as the computer communications revolution began to take form, leading a group of Stanford researchers to publish papers that caused grave anxiety within the Agency. This talk explores the history of ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Localizing the Epileptic Seizure Onset Zone via Directed Information GraphsEpilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting about 1% of the world population. While in most cases treating epilepsy with antiepileptic drugs (AED) is successful, about a third of the patients cannot be adequately treated with AEDs. The main treatment for such patients is a surgical procedure ...
If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the flim-flam man, join us, your friends. We are a group who informally discuss the latest in science or pseudoscience over good eats & ale. HOW:  Presented free by the Bay Area Skeptics.WHY:  Because science is fascinating!       ...
Where: MillbraeCost: Free- Pub is open for business
Can UC Davis do for the coffee industry what it’s done for the wine industry?Ristenpart is head of the Coffee Center, the first multidisciplinary university research center in the world devoted to post-harvest studies of coffee and designed to generate unparalleled teaching, research and collaborative opportunities for students, scientists and ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $25 General, $18 Member
Weed, The Moke River and Your WaterThe vast majority of water in East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) comes from the Mokelumne River Watershed located 150 miles directly east of the Bay Area in the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. Most people that use the water have little contact with where their water comes from ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Trust, Truth, and Technology: How Media Are Shaping the Way We Trust One AnotherTrust -that foundational belief in another’s truth and reliability - has been the essential glue of human communities since time immemorial, and continues to be what holds us together in our daily social interactions. Until recently, communities were small enough that trust was built up face-to-face and through shared social ...
Speaker: Carl Guardino, Silicon Valley Leadership Group
Where: San JoseCost: Free
NightlifeThis week, NightLife celebrates the best of the Academy with an evening of after-hours science inside the greenest museum on the planet.In the aquarium, enjoy nighttime dive shows in our Philippine Coral Reef tank, learn about Claude the albino alligator during a special Swamp Talk, then gaze at the stars ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
How does a scanning electron microscope (SEM) work?How does USGS study with the SEM?- Earthquakes- Volcanoes- Mineral and energy resources- Soil and aquifer processesSpeakers: Leslie Hayden, Diane Moore, USGS Geologists, Kathryn Watt, USGS Research Geologist, Marjorie Schulz, USGS Research Hydrologist, and Lara Stern, USGS Research Geophysicist
There are multiple barriers to effective tumor immunotherapy, and until recently these barriers were not understood and could not be overcome. That has now changed, due mainly to the discovery of approaches that unleash tumor-attacking T lymphocytes. Although these new therapies are not without risk or toxicity, they can provide ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
The Quest for the Final TheoryBrian Greene is widely recognized for his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of superstring theory. Most notable is the co-discovery of mirror symmetry, which launched a vibrant field of research in physics and mathematics, and topology change, which showed that the fabric of space can tear apart, counter to Einstein’s theory of General Relativity. ...
Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.Is growth always good? The biggest threat to our existence on planet Earth isn’t asteroids it’s us. Why can’t our population continue to grow? Learn about the exponential function and the conclusions we can draw from it.Part of After ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with After Dark admission
Friday, 02/24/17
Wildflowers of the PreserveJoin ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self on a field excursion to see what wildflowers are blooming this month, and to photograph them for a 'flower show' the next day (3pm-4pm) at the ACR Conservation Center. You'll also learn about the ecology of these winter bloomers, their pollinators, and their uses ...
Orion's Treasures (rescheduled)Public Astronomy Viewing Nights at Sonoma State UniversityRescheduled from Feb 10 due to weather.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
The Winter Circle - rescheduled for March 3Public Astronomy Viewing Nights at Sonoma State UniversityEditor's Note: This event has been rescheduled from this date to March 3
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Saturday, 02/25/17
Lichen: A Closer LookThis easy 1.5-mile out-and-back nature walk will explore habitats where lichen communities thrive. Learn to identify some of the most common forest lichen and discover ways these fascinating organisms benefit both wildlife and the environment. Meet at the Wood Road parking lot. Severe rain cancels. Questions? (408) 918-7770
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Hayward Fault Walking TourOver the last million years, the natural beauty of Fremont has been shaped by the Hayward Fault. Instructors will be leading these 'ground breaking' tours and exposing the science and beauty of the Hayward Fault. This fault is one of several active faults in the world actually creeping at 5 ...
Where: FremontCost: $15
2017 Youth for the Environment & Sustainability (YES) ConferenceEach year, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission sponsor the Youth for the Environment and Sustainability (YES) Conference on climate change, public health, and transportation as a part of the Spare the Air Youth program. At the YES Conference, hundreds of Bay Area ...
Join us for a day of activities, crafts, and education as we dive into the world of Animal Athletes. Learn about furry feats and super-human strength as we investigate the fastest, strongest, and most extreme animals on Earth.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Fixit Clinic CXCVII (197) Newark LibraryCelebrating repair through do-it-together hands-on STEM-oriented fix-n-learn community-based discovery and disassembly: bring your broken, non-functioning things -- electronics, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, bicycles, and clothes, etc.-- for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We'll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item. Whether we ...
Do you sometimes see paw prints in mud or scat (poop) on the trails and assume that a dog left it? It could be from something else. Come along with me and I will show you how to distinguish and identify the markings of a gray fox. Gain some insights ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Youth for the Environment and Sustainability (YES) ConferenceJoin hundreds of students in sharing ideas, solutions, and projects. The YES Conference is open to High School and Middle School teens from the 9 Bay Area Counties and their awesome teachers and parents.Registration required at website.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Sunday, 02/26/17
Creek walk in the Coyote WatershedExplore Coyote Creek in San Jose and learn about the nature in your backyard!  During this guided hike we’ll look for migrating birds and soaring hawks along the willow-lined banks of the longest creek in Santa Clara County.Learn about the history of the creek as well as the plants and ...
In preparation for Valentine's Day, this month we celebrate love under the sea with Marine Mammal Parents and Pups in a fun, educational way for both kids and adults. We recommend teaming our free classroom program with a Docent-led tour at 11am, 1pm or 3pm for a truly immersive marine mammal experience. FREE ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: The Last DoublingIs growth always good? The biggest threat to our existence on planet Earth isn’t asteroidsâ€"it’s us. Why can’t our population continue to grow? Learn about the exponential function and the conclusions we can draw from it.Talks at 1:00 and 3:00.
