The shorebirds are always an exciting yet vexing group for birders. Join us for a talk by Jon Dunn and Lara Tseng to learn about identification of a subset of, certain Calidris sandpipers of the families in this group. In addition to identification, other important aspects will be covered, like ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 06/21/22
Weekday Morning Hike at Rancho Cañada del OroJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an excursion where you’ll explore the Mayfair Ranch - Longwall Canyon trails of Rancho Cañada del Oro! You will be guided by POST Ambassadors who will share with you the history of the preserve, the region, and the importance of conservation in the area. The ...
What does it mean to be female? (... Ovum-producing? ... Nurturing? ... The "weaker sex"?) In her latest book, Bitch: The Female of the Species, zoologist Lucy Cooke reveals a marvelous cast of animals that enlarge our understanding of biological femininity. Rebecca Giggs of The Atlantic, writes: "[Cooke] is motivated ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 In Person, Free online with discount code
Using SPUR as a Testbed for Decarbonization In San Francisco - LivestreamInspired by the call in San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan for commercial buildings to cease use of fossil fuels by 2035, SPUR has partnered with the Danish Energy Agency and San Francisco Department of the Environment to craft a roadmap for how to decarbonize the SPUR Urban Center, our downtown ...
Where: Cost: Free
Propagation Techniques for Herbs and PerennialsJoin us for a lunchtime plant propagation workshop. Learn multiple techniques and best practices to grow new plants from seed, cuttings, and more. This class covers horticultural basics in starting your plants, soil, light and water requirements, and care, with a focus on growing sun perennials including herbs.
Healthy soil plays a vital role in the nutrient density of our food, can help prevent agricultural runoff and erosion, and has a direct impact on our changing climate. And yet, by ignoring what’s directly beneath our feet, we can expect to lose all of the world’s topsoil within a single ...
A new observatory is being constructed to conduct an unprecedented survey of space and time over half the sky and far back into the history of our Universe. The result of ten years of observations will be a digital movie that captures the dynamism of creation to address fundamental questions ...
Pride is more than a party; it’s the culmination of working people contributing their perspectives to the bigger picture. Tonight, celebrate LGBTQ+ community members who are creating an inclusive future where everyone can be themselves in all parts of their work. Learn how they involve their identities in what they ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Pride NightLifeKick off Pride weekend with NightLife and SF's only all-Black drag show, Reparations. More details coming soon!
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.25 - $17.50 depending on time
Friday, 06/24/22
Bair Island Interpretive WalkJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at Bair Island! You’ll be guided by POST ambassadors who will share the history of this beautiful protected space, information about the species that live there, and what you can do to contribute. This easy 1.5 mile walk with little to no ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Walk on the Cowell-Purisima TrailJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the winter ...
Astronomy Speaker: Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, UC Santa CruzTickets go on sale April 13 at noon. See weblink.
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $25 General
Saturday, 06/25/22
BubbleFestChabot’s 2nd BubbleFest celebrates the joy of bubbles with shows, activities, music and more that will blow you away! Learn about the science of bubbles with captivating shows from famous bubble artists and poppin’ activities throughout the Center.
Where: OaklandCost: $24 General, $15 Youth
STEM Saturday Summer Science SeriesThe mission of the STEM Summer Science Series is to provide a safe atmosphere for scholars (Girls & Boys) to learn and explore the scientific process through fun hands on experiments.All participants will develop foundational skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math using scientific processes through fun, hands-on science activities, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Power in the Field - LivestreamIn this talk I will show how easy it is to measure the power required to operate all of our typical astronomy equipment from mounts and pcs to dew heaters, camera coolers and everything in between. I will also review the different types of lithium power sources which are becoming ...
