Sunrise with Sunflowers Join ACR Education Specialist Dave Self on this sunrise excursion to visit several spectacular patches of serpentine sunflowers as they open to face the early morning sun. Several other sweet summer wildflowers will be out too as we explore the ridgeline separating the watersheds of Sausal Creek and Little Sulphur ...
Where: GeyservilleCost:
Marshlands of DreamsJoin Paul Mueller on a 1-mile walk of the LaRiviere Marsh Trail to find traces of the past. Prior to marsh restoration, learn how Californians utilized the area for farming, quarrying, salt production, and transportation.  There will opportunities for bird watching as well.
Where: FremontCost: 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
Intro to Geo PDF MapsWhat’s a Geo PDF map? How do you use it? A Geo PDF map is a map you download and store on your smart phone. Use the free app called PDFMaps to view and navigate from the stored map in your phone. Use it on hikes or bike rides to log your distance, start time, ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
The Bay Model Wants You!!! Become part of Sausalito’s very own attraction known around the world! We have a variety of volunteer positions that are suited for people just like you! Greet visitors, lead tours, work with school groups, and more! Come and be a part of one of the largest working hydraulic models in ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Controlling electron beams with lasers to reveal protein structureOn a microscopic level, every function of life is performed by biological macromolecules. To understand how these molecular machines work, it is necessary to know the three-dimensional structure of their constituent protein complexes. Recently, a breakthrough in protein structure studies has been brought about by a series of technological advances ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Summertime ScienceJoin us for family fun in the sun at Chabot. Enjoy live music on our new Observation Deck, story time for the little ones and hands on activities that the whole family can enjoy.Themes:June- Nature July- Sci-Fi August- Bubbles Schedule of activities:11:30am-3pm - Hands on Activities in Center12:30am - 1:00pm ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free w
An Introduction to Astrophotography and HyperstarJoe Lin will offer an introduction to astrophotography with a special emphasis on Hyperstar, a technique to produce stunning images of celestial objects in seconds instead of minutes. Joe will cover his progression from basic DSLR night photography to deep sky imaging using a variety of methods including Hyperstar and ...
Speaker: Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). He is also the Niels Bohr Professor at the University of Copenhagen. After studying at the University of Cambridge, he was the John Bahcall Fellow at the ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $45 - $199
The Modern Origins StoryOur story begins in the remarkably simple early universe, devoid of the complexity around us today. Come learn how the universe has evolved to its current state from simple beginnings: how gravity reigns supreme and builds up the planets, stars, and galaxies required for biological evolution to proceed.Speaker: Eliot Quataert, ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Jazz Under the StarsCome peer through our telescopes and see craters on the Moon, the visible planets, star clusters, and more while we listen to CSM's very own KCSM Jazz 91 FM. Dress warmly. Free parking in Marie Curie Lot 5. Directions are available on the Maps, Directions & Parking page.
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Sunday, 08/19/18
Global SystemsHow do we use technology to learn about our planet? Explore how science is helping us map the ocean floor, understand data, study plants, and more.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Science Sunday: People in a Changing Sea: Achieving Resilient Coastal Fisheries in an Era of Global ChangeMarine fisheries employ hundreds of millions of people around the world, and in developing countries alone, more than one billion people depend on fish for their primary source of protein. As oceans and coasts are increasingly confronted by uncertainties from overfishing, climate change, and global markets, coastal communities must learn ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
City Star Party @ Point LobosCome join us for our monthly San Francisco City Star Party. SFAA members provide telescopes for your viewing pleasure. Be sure to check the SFAA website for the latest updates…bad weather or overcast skies will cancel!
ELIXIRTales of alchemical brews & magical medicines; marvelous mixtures, dubious concoctions & potions passed as perfect remediesSunny Noctiluca Alleny - Radium, The Hip Health Fad of the 1920’s Katherine Kinsey - The Elixir of the Gods: A Sacred History from Mesoamerica to European Court Colin Alexander - Take Two & ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: General $15 Reserved $25
Exploring the Cordell Bank National Marine SanctuaryCome learn about the hidden life of the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Cordell Bank is a thriving metropolis of ocean life above and below the water located off the shores of Marin and southern Sonoma counties.Get to know this rarely seen “hotspot†where highly migratory seabirds come from as far ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Alicia Amerson “My Address Like My Wings Travel With Me†- CANCELEDACS presents Founder of Alimosphere, Alicia Amerson’s “My Address Like My Wings Travel With Me,â€Â a discussion on drone stewardship to reduce wildlife disturbance. Drones are known to cause disturbance to wildlife. Our California coastline is home to a large biodiverse group of species from sea birds to pinnipeds. Some species ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Good Ocean News: Antarctic Whales Return After the End of Whaling!In 25 years of polar expeditions, Ted Cheeseman has seen dramatic changes. Some are ominous; glaciers retreating and sea ice patterns swinging wildly. But this evening, Ted will explore his favorite observed change, the return of the great whales to Antarctic waters after the end of 20th century commercial whaling. ...
With every incoming tide, the character of San Francisco Bay changes. Twice a day, ocean currents flood into the estuary, bringing cold salty water and marine organisms to mingle with the fresh water coming from rivers and streams. Kate Hewett, an oceanographer from Bodega Marine Lab, will discuss how environmental ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: free | preregistration is required for lunch
Join Chabot Space and Science Center for a tinkering and drinkering happy hour! Bring a friend, grab a beer, and start making stuff! We will bring the tools and technology for you to explore, from circuit building to sewing!No preregistration required. Just show up!
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Hardcore Natural History: The Future of AgriculturePlease join us to discuss the future of agriculture with Clint Cowden of Hartnell College in Salinas. Mr. Cowden will be focusing on his area of expertise, agricultural technology, as he discusses how world population, consumer trends and the environment will change the way we grow our food in the ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $10 General, $5 Member, $15 all at door
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. Sponsored by Bay Area Skeptics.WHY: Because we’re curious creatures.
Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.In 1960, the laser was known as “a solution looking for a problem.†Now we can hardly imagine life without them. Learn what’s special about laser light, how it’s made, and how it’s used in everything from DVD players to eye surgery to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General; $10 Members; Free for Lab Members
Farm to Table 2.0: Chefs Cutting CarbonCan a menu at a fancy restaurant be a map for solving the climate challenge? A handful of prominent San Francisco chefs are using their high-end restaurants to illustrate how innovative grazing and growing practices can cut carbon pollution. They want chefs and their clients to know the “foodprint†of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $17 Members, $12 Students
Brewers Don't Make Beer: The Magic of Yeast Does!Join The CLEAR Project from UC Berkeley for a fun talk from Bryan Donaldson, Brewing Innovation Manager at Lagunitas Brewing Company! Bryan will talk about the science behind making new delicious flavors of beers.
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Friday, 08/24/18
Alcatraz Historic Garden Tour: Drought Tolerant Fall Blooming PlantsIs your garden looking sad this time of year? Join Shelagh Fritz, Program Manager of the Alcatraz Gardens, for a garden tour to discover drought tolerant plants that still look good in the fall. Bring your notebooks and gather ideas for your own garden!This tour will be followed by a ...
The virtuous cycle of integrated-circuit "microchip" technology advancement has been sustained for over 50 years, resulting in the proliferation of information technology (IT) with dramatic economic and social impact. Although there is still some “room at the bottom†today to manipulate and control matter at ever smaller scales, physics and ...
Where: BerkeleyCost:
Women of Silicon Valley: Intersections CHM is proud to partner with Women of Silicon Valley, a “Humans of New York†spin-off showcasing diverse and resilient members of the tech community to tackle this question. Join us on August 24 for an event in which race, gender and other identities represented in the tech world are ...
Learn more about saildrones, wind-powered robots that collect ocean data at a fraction of the cost of research vessels and can go places too dangerous or remote for humans to routinely venture. Equipped with scientific sensors that can connect and upload data to satellites, these 23-foot, neon-orange drones have trailed ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: included with museum admission| free for members
