Everyone loves pictures of space. But have you ever wondered if that’s what they really look like? Or if the colors are real? For over twenty years astronomer Dr. Travis A. Rector has been making color astronomical images with some of the world’s largest telescopes. Dr. Rector will give a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members and Seniors
The problem of the unknowable future is matched by the problem of the unchangeable past. Both are solved by the dream of time travel. The peculiarities and paradoxes of time travel are explored in imaginative detail in science fiction, even though it doesn’t exist, or maybe especially because it doesn’t ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, Free for members
Tuesday, 06/06/17
Botany Series: Introduction to Grass IdentificationJoin the talented team of Maria Alvarez (Restoration Ecologist), Chrissy Sullivan (Natural Resource Specialist), John Anderson (Restoration Technician), and Patrick Nicholson (Seasonal Restoration Technician) for a Park Academy class on the identification of grass speciesâ€"especially those within our parks! This will be an interactive class, sure to improve your grass ...
Lick Observatory is a vibrant research facility and the primary base for the University of California’s astronomy education and public outreach efforts. Lick is also used to develop new technologies, such as laser guide star adaptive optics, that produce very clear images of celestial objects. This is your chance to learn about ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Scientists use X-rays to produce high-resolution snapshots of viruses, proteins and other tiny structures of nature. They do this by bouncing X-rays off the object to produce a diffraction pattern, which is then used to create a high-resolution image. Interpreting diffraction patterns is challenging and ambiguous. One solution to this ...
In 1905, eight sailor-scientists from the California Academy of Sciences set out on an 89-foot schooner from San Francisco for a scientific collection expedition in the Galapagos Islands. By the time they finished in 1906, they had completed one of the most important expeditions in the history of both evolutionary ...
The California Floristic Province, with a Mediterranean climate and diverse habitats, is home to numerous endemic plant species and is one of the world’s important botanical hotspots. Isaac Marck will discuss the diverse groups, geographical oddities, and ongoing botanical exploration in the California Floristic Province.Speaker: Isaac Marck
Where: AlbanyCost: Free
Paul Ehrlich and Jeremy Lent explore the futureThe Future is what we make of it. But what will that be?Population Explosion author and MacArthur Fellow Paul Ehrlich sits down to discuss the future before us and the world we want it to be, with Jeremy Lent, founder of the Liology Institute and author of the books "The ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Thursday, 06/08/17
Blockchain Technology for Cybersecurity and Social ImpactNew technologies often give rise to new digital practices that can both strengthen and erode trust, in networks and each other. The emerging system of blockchain technology offers innovative methods to secure vital data in applications that extend beyond its familiar use case of Bitcoin (for financial transactions), to more ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $25
No Evidence, No Problem: Why DTC Drug Ads Need to be Peer ReviewedLydia Green is a pharmacist, medical writer, blogger and research associate at Stanford. Her nonprofit, RxBalance, advocates for greater transparency and accuracy in drug marketing.  Prior to founding RxBalance, Lydia was an advertising copywriter promoting pharmaceuticals and medical devices to doctors, consumers and payers.Room 208
Where: StanfordCost: Free
UCSF Biotechnology Vendor Showcase EventThis event is one of Biotechnology-Calendar Inc.'s on-campus, life science research tradeshows. They plan and promote each event to bring the best products and services to the best research campuses across the United States.The vendor shows offer an excellent opportunity for academic researchers to network with featured exhibitors while exploring ...
Robin Binaoro (Marin Headlands Nursery Assistant) and Stacy Jacobsen (Presidio Nursery Seed Collection Specialist) will be discussing the fundamentals of seed collection and cleaning. This class will cover basic concepts of seed formation and physiology, fruit taxonomy, collection policy and considerations, then continuing to the field to learn the difference ...
Everything’s better under the sea: Join us in celebrating World Oceans Day and the beauty and wonder of coral reefs. Enjoy a nighttime dive show in our Philippine Coral Reef tank and marvel at the out-of-this-world scratching skills of local celeb DJ QBert.SCHEDULE OF EVENTS-----> Learn about the Academy’s long history ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Golf Courses, the Environment and Water Conservation: The New RealityWhile some people may think of the golf industry as one of waste and excess, recent climate changes and resources have required golf course operators to rethink their strategy when it comes to golfing, natural resources and adjustments for changing golf courses and game environments. Join the operations team from ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Getting out of a car and onto a bike is one of the best things you can do for the climate and your personal health. Bike lanes are growing in American cities from New York City to Houston, the country’s oil and gasoline capital. Cycling is also a way for people ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Join park staff and volunteer docents for a tour down through the history of Point Bonita while the sun sets over the Pacific. We will walk along the half-mile trail which is steep in places. Arrive early as parking is limited. Meet at the Point Bonita Lighthouse trailhead. Dress warming ...
Moon Gazing​Explore the seas, mountains and craters of our nearest astronomical neighbor with a Park Ranger and a telescope. Questions? (408) 226-5223
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 06/10/17
Why Tides MatterDocent Laurel Stell will talk and walk you through all things tides. What are they? How do they affect wildlife? How have humans reshaped the Bay’s tidal lands? Program starts indoors but will move outside for an easy 0.5-mile walk. All are welcome. Register at https://tidesmatter.eventbrite.com.
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Wildflower Walk at Fort FunstonWildflowers! To know them is to love them. It’s springtime, and all throughout California the wildflowers are beginning to bloom, including in your very own Golden Gate National Parks. We invite you to come and enjoy the huge variety of both native and exotics on display and prepare to be ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
Acorn STEAM FestivalGolden Oak Montessori’s 3rd annual environmental education celebration - the Acorn Festival!This year’s theme is Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). There will be a variety of hands on activities and information tables designed to inspire and educate youth in elementary and middle school grades.https://www.facebook.com/events/1948313572068684
Where: Castro ValleyCost: FREE
Landscapes Undone - Art ExhibitionFollowing her interest in landscapes and abstract art, Sausalito artist Kathryn Keller has worked to combine the two. Not the perfection of plein-air but the essence of how a landscape can be broken down in simplicity to convey the feeling of interaction with the land and our response to it. ...
2017 is a good time to be a skywatcher! On Aug. 21, the moon will completely blot out the sun for observers in 12 states, from Oregon to South Carolina, in the first total solar eclipse visible from the US mainland since 1979. The rest of North America will be treated ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: $5 - $20
Navigating SF Bay Boating is a great way to relax and have some fun. It can be very exciting but it requires knowledge and skill to do it safely. Each bay has its own disposition and personality. Unpredictable winds, powerful tides, conflicting currents and gyres are just a few things that add to ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Astronomy: The Perfect AstrographChris Ford is an active amateur astronomer and astrophotographer with a specific interest in explaining the universe through advanced visualization techniques. Currently he is president of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
Where: OaklandCost: Free
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
Sunset to MoonriseWhat is the Sun ? What is the Moon ? What are the Planets. See Jupiter and Saturn with their moons in telescopes.Excitement for the whole family! Participate in hands-on astronomy activities followed by supervised observing through the many different telescopes of MDAS members. See stars, nebulae, galaxies, clusters, the ...
Where: ClaytonCost: Free ($10 park fee)
Sunday, 06/11/17
SkeptiCal 2017SkeptiCal is the Northern California conference of science and skepticism, a day-long event with speakers, panels, and discussions on a wide array of subjects.Speakers include:Eugenie Scott: The Science and Pseudoscience of RaceAndrew Fraknoi: Pseudo-science, and Practical Advice for the August “All-American†Eclipse of the SunJudith Horstman: Myths of the BrainMarty Klein: ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $35 - $65
Beginning BirdingExperience summer bird watching in the Marin Headlands.  Join volunteer Jane Haley on an easy walk along Rodeo Lagoon to discover our summer birds.  Bring binoculars and field guides. Meet at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center. Bring field guides and binoculars.
Come learn about the beautiful art of Bonsai with Jonas Dupuich. Jonas has spent 20 years studying Bonsai and teaches workshops and exhibits Bonsai throughout California. In this two hour workshop you will see through demonstration and hands-on experience the fundamentals of Bonsai: Repotting, wiring, and different display styles.
Where: BerkeleyCost: $40 General, $30 Members
Solar Science Day at the HallDiscover the science behind the most important source of energy on Earth, the Sun, through hands-on, solar-powered experiments and activities. Visit the Hall’s Forces That Shape the Bay science park (weather permitting) to test the power of the Sun on UV beads, learn how you can use water to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $12 General Members, $10 Children, Free Members
Museum visitors are invited on Sunday, June 11th, from 1-5 p.m., to celebrate the release of Good Things We Learn From Plantsâ€"a print documentarium that explores plants through diverse viewpoints and formats including articles, essays, poems, illustrations and photographs by Victoria Stöcker and contributors. Readers may learn about space gardening, ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost:
Kids Learning Fremont History Series: Growing Up Ohlone (7-10 yrs)Native Americans lived on this land because it was near to Alameda Creek where they could fish and go to the hills to find acorns. Learn about how California Live Oak and other trees that they depended on for food. Dissect tules and make different models that young Ohlones would ...
Where: FremontCost: $19 per child, includes materials
