Bird Watching for BeginnersIn this beginner’s program, we will go over the use of binoculars, how to use a bird guide, and identify the birds we see on the trail. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Wear comfortable shoes. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Led by Carmen Minch.
Where: FremontCost: Free
Fish DaysLearn about fresh water fish that are found in local ponds and rivers. Games show native and non native fish and how they arrived at Tule Ponds. Compare fishing ponds for people versus fishing ponds for wildlife.  Explore how the early peoples of area went fishing as well as the ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
CuriOdyssey Animal Rescue DayAnimal Rescue Day Meet all types of pets available to adopt from Andy’s Pet Adoption Center at CuriOdyssey. Play with serious science exhibits and see native wildlife.
Gram staining is a classical microbiology technique that provides a quick and easy way to differentiate between two giant branches of the Bacterial Tree of Life: those with only a single cellular membrane (such as the lactic acid bacteria we're working with in the Vegan Cheese project), versus those with a ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10
Explorables: Handmade SciencePlay around with paper in three activities inspired by our new Wildcard exhibition.Paper CircuitsUsing copper tape and surface-mount LEDs allows you to make fully functional simple or complex electrical circuits on a flat surface, such as a piece of paper. You can make light-up greeting cards, origami animals come to life, or ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.
August’s “All-American†Eclipse of the Sun and How to View it SafelyIn this illustrated, nontechnical talk, astronomer Andrew Fraknoi, will describe how eclipses work, why they are one of nature’s most spectacular sights, what scientists learn during eclipses, exactly when and where the eclipse of 2017 will be visible, and how to observe the eclipse and the Sun safely. On Monday, ...
Where: CupertinoCost: Free
Astronomy: The Grand Finale Cassini-Huygens Spacecraft at SaturnThe Eastbay Astronomical Society presents Dr. Jeff Cuzzi, a Principal Investigator at NASAʹs Ames Research Center, Space Science and Astrobiology. Dr. Cuzzi will describe the Cassiniâ€Huygens spacecraft and the results for this fascinating mission. He will highlight what we are learning about the complex structure and composition of Saturnʹs ring ...
