Free science gear for educators and researchersBiolink Depot, a 12 year-old charitable organization, collects science supplies and equipment and then distributes them for free through a series of open houses.The next open house is in Oakland on May 18 (Saturday).Any teacher or researcher from an accredited institution can register for this event. There is a large ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Wildflower Walk at Presidio Coastal BluffsWhat are those blooming beauties in the park? It’s springtime, and it’s time to find out! Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy’s Park Stewardship team on a leisurely walk to learn about the folklore, medicinal uses, and biology of wildflowers. Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and an appreciation ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
Maker Faire Bay AreaImmerse yourself in creative culture with over 800 exhibits and 8+ presentation and performance stages - all showcasing the creative and experimental folks who make, play, tinker and hack in areas like:+ Robotics + Large-scale and kinetic art + Digital & analog fabrication + Electronics + Cosplay + Craft, ...
Where: San MateoCost: $40 Adults, $25 Students and Youth
Calling All Eco-Explorers! Youth ages 5-15 will be up to their elbows in FREE, hands-on activities. Learning through fun interactive, nature science experiences and regional field trips, your kids will find out all about the Bay Area ecosystem and become the next generation of Citizen Scientists! We have extended Welcome ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Bird eggs of the Bay Area - Scavenger HuntThe Environmental Volunteers are hosting a family scavenger hunt around the baylands preserve! Join us and enjoy the outdoors, while learning about the birds of the bay area! Win some prizes too!Find the eggs!The hunt is on for hidden informational placards about different bay area birds (and their eggs!), hidden ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: free
MAX Festival at the Exploratorium 2019Join us for the inaugural MAX (Media, Arts, Exploration) Festival at the Exploratorium as we celebrate humanity’s modern frontier: space. Illuminating scientific exploration through artistic expression and shared experiences, the MAX Festival has gathered local and international artists who explore the new space age.Spacewoman of the Underground With Christine Zuecher ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Admission to the Exploratorium
Science Lecture - Climate change in US national parksFrom wildfires burning in Yosemite National Park, California, to glaciers melting in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, published scientific research has detected changes in United States national parks and attributed them to human-caused climate change. Since 1895, climate change has exposed the national parks to twice the heating of the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Open House: Going Back Through TimeWant to travel back in time? Come to the open house at the Children’s Natural History Museum! Dr. Angeline Catena, a professor and paleontologist known for her work with Bolivian fossils will take children and their families on a journey to explore Ice Age era Fremont. The expedition will start ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Trekking the ModelJoin a Ranger or docent on a guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5-acre hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 - 2000.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Full Moon Night HikeHave you ever wondered what animals come out after the sun goes down? Now is your chance to find out! Â The Youth Science Institute's Night Hike is back by popular demand. Come join us for a mild walk through Alum Rock Park and discover who is waking up as the ...
Where: San JoseCost: $15
Your Place in the Universe: Understanding Our Big, Messy ExistenceOur universe changes every day. It was different in the past, and it will be different in the future. This is something we just learned about a hundred years ago, and we're still wrestling with the implications. Including, but not limited to, the fact that someday no more stars will ...
Live and immersive arts at The Exploratorium, California Academy of Sciences, and Z Space. A range of performances and installations exploring our new space age, the extraordinary scientific advances in this field, and how they change the way we see ourselves and Earth.Presented by MAX, dedicated to Illuminating scientific exploration ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Advance full pass $59-$99 or at venue
