Bair Island Walking TourJoin 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
Astro 101: Intro to the Night SkyThe sky is full of stars! How do we know what's what and find our way around? During this talk, you'll learn to recognize key star formations and some tricks that astronomers use to find interesting objects in the night sky. You'll also hear tidbits of star mythology, learn something ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 03/25/23
Stewardship Saturday: Restoring Wetlands for Ocean HealthWe are excited to invite you to engage with nature and assist in a Watsonville Wetlands Watch restoration project.After some time working as a team to improve the health of the slough, you will then have the opportunity to explore more about the connection between wetlands and marine mammals as ...
Where: WatsonvilleCost: Free
Life as a Leatherback Workshop - First SessionLearn what it takes to be the world’s largest species of turtle. Participants will discover the life cycle of a leatherback turtle through interactive games and stories. Explore sea turtle skulls and specimens as well as witness real scientific video footage of a leatherback foraging for food in the sanctuary. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15
Morning Hike at La Honda Open Space PreserveJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful hike at Lower La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve where you’ll experience the area’s sweeping views and gorgeous rolling grasslands! The preserve is over 6,100 acres, of which POST has contributed 5,200 acres. You will be guided by a POST Ambassador on ...
Prepare for April Fools’ Day with us at Science Saturday: Sneaky Natural Tricksters! Like humans, these “tricksters†survive in a wide range of ecological niches and habitats due to their intelligence, ability to problem solve, and the range of foods they can eat. Science Saturday is always free for everyone, ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Women in STEM DayCelebrate the accomplishments women have made in science, technology, engineering and math and our future generation of female scientists. Take part in hands-on science demos throughout the museum with the Center’s youth volunteers, the Galaxy Explorers. Then join a panel of local female scientists as they discuss their journeys to ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Life as a Leatherback Workshop - Second SessionLearn what it takes to be the world’s largest species of turtle. Participants will discover the life cycle of a leatherback turtle through interactive games and stories. Explore sea turtle skulls and specimens as well as witness real scientific video footage of a leatherback foraging for food in the sanctuary. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15
Saturday Cinema: Plant PowerJoin us for two short films related to ¡Plantásticas!: Our Lives with Plants, a new exhibition celebrating the history and science of plants and their integral role in connecting us to our cultures and our planet.Native to Right Here: The Plants Animals and People of Tuushtak by Joan H. Hamilton ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Exoplanet Watch: Inviting Citizen Scientists to Observe Transiting Exoplanets - LivestreamJoin exoplanet astronomer Rob Zellem, of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as he discusses how we find and characterize exoplanets, planets outside of our own Solar System, with the ultimate goal of detecting signatures of life. He will also discuss current and near future ground- and space-based missions, such as NASA’s ...
Where: Cost: Free
Jazz Under the Stars - RescheduledJazz Under the Stars is a FREE monthly public stargazing event! Occurring on the Saturday nearest the 1st quarter moon (check our Events Page), join us on the 4th floor observatory for a night of smooth jazz, bright stars, and a lot of fun! We play our jazz from CSM's own ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Sunday, 03/26/23
How to Speak Whale, A Voyage Into the Future of Animal Communication - LivestreamWhat if humans and other animals could speak to one another? Author and wildlife filmmaker Tom Mustill reveals how a close encounter with a humpback whale off the coast of California inspired him to spend years exploring the cutting edge of marine biological research with scientists who are combining underwater ...
Where: Cost: $10 suggested donation
Wonderfest: Wallace, Darwin, and the Discovery of Evolution by Natural Selection - LivestreamIn 1858, two friends and colleagues, Alfred Wallace and Charles Darwin, independently proposed one of the deepest ideas in all of science, evolution by natural selection. However, Wallace's extraordinary - and extraordinarily successful - quest to understand how evolution works is not well known. The story is riveting: a man ...
Where: Cost: Free
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an afternoon walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by a POST representative who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve that hosts tide ...
In late 2022, scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory made a long-sought breakthrough, achieving self-sustaining “fusion ignition†for the first time, generating more fusion energy than the laser energy used to start the reaction. Supporters see fusion as a game changer for production of unlimited clean energy that can help ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General in person, $10 online, $15/$5 members
Smaller not bigger data: securing an interconnected world - LivestreamFrom the filters ensuring clean water in our homes to the bed monitors keeping patients alive at hospitals, the physical world is being stitched into a digital fabric. This trend is commonly referred to as the internet of things “IoT.†The emergence of IoT has brought on a wealth of ...
Exhuming the Dead to Save the LivingEarth is experiencing a crisis in biodiversity. Surprisingly, the fossil record offers key insights for understanding this crisis, and one scientist's lifelong fascination with dinosaurs - leading to a career in conservation biology - is helping to combat the biodiversity challenge of the present ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 03/28/23
Wonderfest: 'Linoleum'Wonderfest celebrates the 10th annual National Evening of Science on Screen with the new sci-fi comedy-drama LINOLEUM and with the expert commentary of planetary scientist Dr. Pascal Lee. LINOLEUM chronicles the reality-jarring challenges of a midwest dreamer who decides to build his own rocketship. Early reviews give the movie a ...
Where: St. HelenaCost: See weblink
Wednesday, 03/29/23
Guided nature walk at Bouverie PreserveExperience the beauty and rich natural history of Bouverie Preserve by signing up for a Guided Nature Walk Participants are paired with a trained volunteer to explore the mixed evergreen forest, flower-carpeted oak woodland and rugged chaparral.Visitors of all ages are welcome. Minors MUST be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Reservations ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Coastal Walk at 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 ...
Most of us lead drab and colorless lives as drones and cogs in faceless organizations. With his tales of research around southern California oil and gas platforms, Milton (only his wife calls him Dr. Love) will enter your world like a bright and fanciful rainbow, or a swatch of William ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
March LASER EventChristina Jauernik (Architect and Artist) on "Touching Distance - Inter-Views with the Virtual" Hanna Haslaahti (Media Artist) on "Storytelling with Personal Avatars" Javier Ideami (Filmmaker and A.I. Scientist) on "Encounters of the third kind with Generative Artificial Intelligence" Register here or here
Where: Cost: Free
Centering Health Justice and Trans Well-Being - LivestreamIn celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility, join two scientific presentations that will help raise awareness of systemic issues that impact trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals, as well as those with intersecting identities.Generating Models of Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy While Centering the Needs of Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender-Diverse IndividualsGender-affirming ...
The Skeptics’ Guide to the Future - LivestreamOur predictions of the future are a wild fantasy, inextricably linked to our present hopes and fears, biases and ignorance. The best we can do is try to absorb the lessons from futurism’s checkered past, perhaps learning to do a little better.Our next Skeptical Inquirer Presents event welcomes podcast host ...
Where: Cost: Free
Improving VR/AR Experiences by Understanding the Human Visual System - LivestreamVirtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) wearable displays strive to provide perceptually realistic user experiences, while constrained by limited compute budgets, hardware, and transmission bandwidths of wearable computing systems. This presentation describes two different ways in which a greater understanding of the human visual system may assist in achieving this goal. ...
Ribonucleic acids (RNAs) are one of nature’s most versatile biomolecules and possess a rich variety of functions, but why should we care about them? Because RNA has so much to teach us about our past, present, and future.In this talk, I will highlight how RNA has influenced our lives across ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Thursday, 03/30/23
Science on Tap: Science from 20 Feet UpJoin the Museum for a night of fun and science as we host Doctors Mara Orescanin and Stu Weiss with beverages from Dust Bowl Brewing Co! Mara and Stu will be discussing the work they do to help the planet’s ecosystems and populations, both human and non, from 20 feet ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $15 General, $10 members, Free for Students
After Dark: Trans Day of VisibilityCelebrated on March 31, Transgender Day of Visibility is an international day of awareness that highlights transgender achievements and greatness in response to intentional exclusion of transgender people, voices, and actions in the current societal culture and discourse. Transgender people exist in all corners of the world so it is ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Learn About:Why coral reefs around the world are in trouble.How there is some hope for these threatened ecosystems. What successful coral-reef restoration would look like and ideas to get there.Speaker: Ilsa Kuffner, USGS St. Petersburg Coastal & Marine Science CenterSee weblink for link to the lecture
Where: Cost: Free
NightLifeCalling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 40,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.25
Saturday, 04/01/23
Dìa de la Ciencia This is a community event for the Spanish-speaking public to participate in hands-on activities led by local scientists! This event will include: Hands-on exhibits & booths led by scientists and community partnersTalks and PresentationsSTEM StorytimeDirections here
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Morning Hike at San Vicente Redwoods - RESCHEDULEDJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a community hike at San Vicente Redwoods! This will be a moderate hike of 3.5 miles on fairly level trails with little elevation gain. Guests will be led by a POST ambassador, who will share about the human and natural history of this important ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
STEM Frenzy FestivalThe STEM Frenzy festival is a day where we bring the community of all ages together to celebrate and explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Art.Enjoy 30+ engaging demonstrations and hands-on activities at our exhibitor booths hosted by local STEM professionals and learn how to enroll your ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Family Nature Walks - Baylands Nature PreserveEnvironmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help students and their families get to know our local open space areas. Small family groups will be guided by a knowledgeable environmental educator during an exploration of a local open space. These small groups will be introduced to fun nature-based ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
The Great Blue Heron ColonyNesting at Snow Lake for 30 yearsNancy DeStefanis presents slides of 30 years of Blue Herons at Stow Lake from 1995 to the present and screens the movie Great Blues of the Golden Gate. A question-and-answer session will follow. DeStefanis is the founder and executive director of San Francisco Nature Education.
Drop-in anytime between 9 am and 11 am to bird with us! SCVAS volunteers will be stationed at Palo Alto Baylands on the north side of the duck pond with binoculars to help you identify the huge variety of shorebirds and ducks that call the Bay Area home. No RSVP ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
The Fascinating Influential Electric Wizards of the Enlightenment!You never had so much fun learning about science! Kathy, author of The Lightning Tamers and host of the popular science YouTube channel "Kathy Loves Physics" will tell a tale about how electricity developed in the 1700s that you will have to see to believe.In this spoken word performance, Kathy ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $7.18
Monday, 04/03/23
Yerba Buena Island Natural History WalksYerba Buena Island is unknown to over 99% of San Franciscans, even less by denizens of the greater Bay Area, who may only know it when they drive over the Bay Bridge which spans are connected by the tunnel that traverses the island. Even if city dwellers have ventured over ...
Salinity Intrusion in Northern San Francisco Bay: Observations and ModelsThe problem of predicting how the salinity field in estuaries responds to freshwater inflows is one that draws attention from both physical oceanographers and hydraulic engineers since it has both scientific and practical dimensions. In Northern San Francisco Bay, examination of 20+ years of data spanning the estuary shows that ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Using proxies to assess anthropogenic effects on under-monitored equatorial Pacific reefs - RescheduledCoral reefs are struggling as anthropogenic warming fuels an increase in the frequency and intensity of Marine Heat Waves, causing widespread bleaching and coral death. Yet some reefs, including those in the bullseye of El Niño’s impact, endure. Uncovering their secret could shed critical new light on the mechanisms by ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Correlated Structural Inhomogeneity in Oxide SuperconductorsSuperconductivity has been a major scientific topic for more than a century, yet in many important materials this macroscopic quantum phenomenon remains poorly understood. From nonlinear magnetic response and other experiments, we have uncovered that superconductivity emerges in an unusual manner upon cooling in three well-known families of complex oxides ...
Lauren O'Connell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. She studies amphibians to learn how animals adapt their behavior and physiology to changing environments. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and then started her own lab at Harvard University as ...
I will be talking about my research on supernovae from conducting preliminary research, writing code, data analysis/visualization to synthesizing all of it into a research paper. My hope for the talk is to showcase my journey from Capstone to finished paper with the hope that it might serve as a model and/or inspiration ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Quantum optics with organic molecules: cavity QED, optomechanics, and cooperativityLaboratory manipulation of single quantum emitters and single photons has matured to a routine procedure over the past two decades. These activities have motivated new emerging topics such as coherent cooperative interactions among several quantum emitters and the development of quantum networks. In this presentation, I summarize our efforts of ...
Electrochemical energy storage devices such as batteries will play a dominant role in electrification of transportation and clean electricity from renewables for reaching the ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Li-ion batteries (LIBs), the current dominant technology, is facing an increasing pressure on maintaining a stable supply-chain and their ...
OpenAI’s question-and-answer chatbot ChatGPT has shaken up Silicon Valley and is already disrupting a wide range of fields and industries, including education. But the potential risks of this new era of artificial intelligence go far beyond students cheating on their term papers. Even OpenAI’s founder warns that “the question of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General in person, $10 online
Alaska artist Ray Troll will share the twists and turns of his unique aquatically inspired career as an artist and an educator, and how marine science came to be an important focal point for his unconventional body of work.Settling in the rainswept, coastal town of Ketchikan, Alaska he began producing ...
Biologic and Resource Analog Investigations in Low Light Environments (BRAILLE) is a multi-year, NASA-funded Mars analog project centered around fieldwork in volcanic caves at Lava Beds National Monument in Northern California. We are motivated to search for evidence of life on Mars beneath its surface - and one way to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Tuesday, 04/04/23
A class on Aliens in Science and Science Fiction - LivestreamFew areas of astronomy provoke our imaginations as much as the search for “alien life†among the stars. It is a staple of science fiction stories and films, but recently it has also become a legitimate branch of scientific inquiry. In this non-technical class (designed for people without much science ...
The field of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) was launched in the 1990s by the remarkable discovery, via naturally-occurring isotopic tracers, that saline groundwater was discharging to the South Atlantic Bight in very large volumes. Subsequent studies confirmed that saline groundwater discharges to the Atlantic Ocean in volumes that rival river ...
Magnetic single atoms and molecules constitute the ultimate spatial limit for data storage, quantum sensors and quantum information units. Recently electron spin resonance spectroscopy combined with the scanning tunneling microscope (ESR-STM) has developed into a powerful tool to address magnetic adsorbates at the single atom level. Compared to other STM ...
With hundreds of bird species found throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, we are fortunate to have several birding organizations dedicated to appreciating and conserving the birds here. In the first part of SFBBO's Birding the Bay Area series, Golden Gate Audubon, Mt. Diablo Audubon, and Ohlone Audubon will each ...
How can we turn the tide on species loss and help biodiversity and bioabundance flourish for millennia to come?Ryan Phelan is Executive Director of Revive & Restore; the leading wildlife conservation organization promoting the incorporation of biotechnologies into standard conservation practice. Phelan will share the new Genetic Rescue Toolkit for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: TBA
Wednesday, 04/05/23
VC Stories: NEA Cofounder Charles W. Newhall III - LivestreamWho better to share insights about the ever-evolving world of venture capital than an insider?  Charles Newhall, cofounder of NEA, a leading venture capital firm for nearly fifty years, will share stories and insights about founding and building NEA as well as the "good, the bad, and the ugly" of creating ...
The ocean floor is suspected to be a permanent resting place, or sink, of plastic pollution, yet its importance has not yet been quantified. The amount and distribution of plastic pollution in the deep ocean dictates the risks that plastic may pose to living organisms, and also has implications for ...
It is reasonable to expect that artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities will eventually exceed those of humans across a range of real-world decision-making scenarios. Should this be a cause for concern, as Alan Turing and others have suggested? Will we lose control over our future? Or will AI complement and augment ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Plastic pollution in marine food webs: pathways, trends, and risk assessments - LivestreamAs plastic production increases, understanding how plastic debris enters and flows through marine food webs is becoming more crucial than ever before. Data from abiotic (water, sediment) and biotic (seabirds, fish) reservoirs have confirmed exponential growth of meso- and microplastics and fibers in marine systems over the past half century. ...
Where: TiburonCost: Free
A strategic perspective on rivers processes and infrastructure in the water-energy-food nexusRivers are hotspots of biodiversity, provide important ecosystem services, and are crucial biophysical connectors in the water, food, and energy nexus. Harnessing benefits from rivers, e.g., for hydropower and irrigation typically requires infrastructure, such as dams and reservoirs, which impact river processes and create negative externalities for people and nature. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Parks4All: Pink Full Moon Hike and PartyIn the spirit of newness, we are throwing a one-of-a-kind pink-out party under April's Pink Full Moon at Presidio Tunnel Tops! Bring all the pink clothing and accessories you own to celebrate change and growth with all of your friends. There will be food, drinks, and all your friends dressed in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $20 Members
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person
EV Financial Incentives Clinic - LivestreamThink you can't afford an EV (electric vehicle)? Think again! Learn about the many financial assistance programs available for purchasing an EV. This webinar is available in Mandarin, Spanish and English. For more guidance, opt-in for a free consultation in the post-event survey. Register at weblink
 Wonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with special communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these two Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:Earthquake Science Using Crowdsourced Data from Smartphones - MyShake is a free citizen-science smartphone app which has been downloaded globally ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 04/06/23
Easy Morning Walk at WavecrestEnjoy a refreshing morning hike along the bluffs of the Wavecrest Trail! This family-friendly hike is an easy 2-mile walk and great for all ages and levels of hikers.This serene space is surrounded by POST-protected agricultural land and open space. Many people enjoy this scenic hike because of the great ...
Land surface hydrology is a collection of complex processes. The spatial variability both the land surface properties (soil and vegetation) as well as the meteorological inputs (precipitation and radiation) play an important role in hydrology. Satellite remote sensing has a broad spatial and repeat temporal view of the land surface ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Putting Contemporary Climate Migration in Context: What Do We Know from Two Decades of Research?“Climate-related migration,†“disaster mobility,†and “climate refugees†have become salient topics in the last decade in both the political and scholarly realms. Most of the discourse looks to the future, with mass migrations expected in the wake of ever more severe climate change. These climate mobilities tend to be regarded ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
New Product Introduction - LivestreamNew Product Introduction Engineering is a field of engineering that ensures the quality and robustness of new designs and processes. The role of the NPI engineer is to take a design from R&D and help get it ready for full scale production. This talk will delve into the tasks and ...
Make room for ‘shrooms because fungi are taking over! Enter the world of mycology at this annual NightLife fave.Featured events:Embark on an evening of discovery with Oakland Hyphae in a talk about the fascinating science behind entheogenic (or psychoactive) mushrooms. Learn about the Indigenous and ancestral roots of human use ...
Spring is in swing and new life is popping up everywhere. After the chill of winter, tree buds and young animals remind us of the vitality of our ecosystems. Tonight, be inspired by flora in our ¡Plantásticas! exhibition and enjoy a life-giving cabaret of art and science with the Gold ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Capturing Molecular Motion using Artificial Intelligence Molecules in our cells are in constant motion. Many of them act as tiny machines and carry out a delicate choreography to achieve their tasks. To understand the basic processes of life, we must observe and reconstruct this molecular motion. We can take detailed, atomic-level photographic images, but this is ...
What is “cheating†in the era of generative AI and cognitive enhancers? What rights do we have against institutional misuse of AI and nanotechnology? These technologies have permeated everything from criminal justice to the future of work - and without proper safeguards, they have the power to wreak havoc on ...
This presentation will focus on the new trajectory for Si Packaging technology set by the emergence of AR/VR hardware and advanced wearable computing. We believe the next major step beyond handheld computing will be wearable computing in the form of novel, hands-off and all-day wearable AR/VR devices like AR glasses. ...
First Fridays Climate Series: Drying Out: Understanding California’s DroughtOne of the most obvious effects of climate change in California is our prolific drought. Why is California so prone to these dry spells? What are the long-term effects on our ecosystem? How are different communities in the Bay Area affected? Learn from experts how droughts begin, how they affect ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members
How to See with Artistic and Scientific EyesWe have two worlds: In our outer world, we exist, interact with others, and deal with the everyday commerce of life. At the same time, we live, dream, imagine, and think in our inner universe. Our mental imagery connects these worlds, and how we connect them determines the nature of ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Sonoma State University Astronomy Public Viewing NightsJoin members of the Sonoma State Physics - Astronomy department for public astronomy viewing. See weblink for map to the site.Event is weather dependent. Check the weblink prior to attending for last minute cancelations.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Saturday, 04/08/23
Guided nature walk at Bouverie PreserveExperience the beauty and rich natural history of Bouverie Preserve by signing up for a Guided Nature Walk Participants are paired with a trained volunteer to explore the mixed evergreen forest, flower-carpeted oak woodland and rugged chaparral.Visitors of all ages are welcome. Minors MUST be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Reservations ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Family Nature Adventures: Eco GardeningLearn how to fight climate change by regrowing your food from seeds and scraps! We’ll teach you how to classify soil with fun hands-on chemistry experiments.Discover the secrets behind amazing hydrophobic plants that perform amazing acts of science at the nanoscale. You’ll use microscopes and other scientific instruments to find ...
Where: OaklandCost: $20 Adult, $10 Youth 3+
Science Safari - Native or Non-Native at Vasona ParkJoin YSI as we walk through the Vasona trails and look for a variety of plants/animals while discussing if they're native or not!Ages 4 - 12. A registered adult must accompany their children.
Where: Los GatosCost: $25
Family Nature Walks - Foothills Nature PreserveEnvironmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help students and their families get to know our local open space areas. Small family groups will be guided by a knowledgeable environmental educator during an exploration of a local open space. These small groups will be introduced to fun nature-based ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Science and Technology Innovation at Lick ObservatoryLick Observatory has a long history of being at the forefront of science and technology. Lick Observatory persevered through the challenges of the COVID pandemic and the SCU Lightning Complex Fire, recovering to full operations and introducing new telescopes and instruments, such as PANOSETI and PEAS. I’ll give an overview ...
 Eliminating air pollution disparities in the U.S. and beyond is becoming increasingly complex due to the convergence of the national average PM2.5 concentration towards the annual standard despite persistent inequities in exposures across underserved populations. This march toward national compliance provides a sense of strong accomplishment, however, close attention should ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
2023 Annual Biotechnology SymposiumJoin us for a half-day conference filled with the latest Biotechnology topics and research at Stanford. Sponsored by the NIH-Stanford Biotechnology Training Program, we are hosting two panels of world-class researchers and entrepreneurs, a networking and poster session with coffee and refreshments, and research highlights from our own Stanford faculty!See ...
Julien has taken a diverse path throughout his career. His early training focused on conservation biology which later led him to genetics. He completed his Ph.D. in North Carolina with Drs Eric Stone and Trudy Mackay where he developed a system genetic framework to study the genetic basis of complex ...
UC Berkeley Physics ColloquiaNeutrons are stable inside atomic nuclei. Outside the confines of the nucleus, they decay into a proton, electron, and antineutrino, with a lifetime of approximately 880 s. The rate of decay can be precisely calculated, using the theory of electroweak interactions, with an uncertainty on the order of 1e-4. Recent ...
Speaker:Clifford Rechtschaffen was a commissioner at the Calfornia Public Utilties Commission (CPUC)Â from January 2017 to December 2022.Attend in person or online.This event have been moved to June 5, 2023.
The interiors of planets contain clues that inform us about the early processes that led to the formation of the solar system. Until lately, gas giant planets were traditionally considered to consist of a compact core of rocky material confined by an envelope of H and He fluid. Recent NASA ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Direct search for the neutrino mass scale with the KATRIN experimentSince the discovery of neutrino oscillation, we know that neutrinos have non-zero masses, but we do not know the absolute neutrino mass scale, which is as important for cosmology as for particle physics. The direct search for a non-zero neutrino mass from measuring the endpoint spectra of weak decays is ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Emerging Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific: Innovation in an Era of Strategic CompetitionMike Brown will speak on the emerging security challenges that the United States faces in the Indo-Pacific and the role of technological innovation in strategic competition. His remarks will expand on his recent article in Foreign Affairs, “Taiwan’s Urgent Task: A Radical New Strategy to Keep China Away,†as well ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Madagascar: Climate Change in a Hypervariable EnvironmentThe south of Madagascar is currently beset by extended drought and famine, and Madagascar was held up as a posterchild for the devastation wrought by climate change at the 2021 UN Conference in Glasgow (COP26). But this characterization of the present drought has been challenged: rainfall failures are typical of ...
How do we (want to) make music with artificial intelligence? What does it mean to do so--and is it even a good idea? How might we artfully design tools and systems that balance machine automation and human interaction? More broadly, how do we want to live with our technologies? Are ...
The AI Index, currently in its sixth year, tracks, collates, distills, and visualizes data relating to artificial intelligence. The AI Index provides unbiased, rigorously vetted, and globally sourced data for policymakers, researchers, journalists, executives, and the general public to develop a deeper understanding of the complex field of AI. Led ...
Pteropods are pelagic snails that have garnered considerable research on ocean acidification due to the susceptibility of dissolution in shell-bearing species. They can constitute an important food source for marine predators, including whales, seabirds, and some commercially important fishes. Due to their small size and planktonic lifestyle, however, their diversity ...
Where: Cost: Free
April LASER Event - LivestreamMargaret Geller (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory) on "Mapping the Universe" Roxana Marachi (San Jose State Univ) on "How Surveillance Capitalism Ate Education for Lunch " Piero Scaruffi (Cultural Historian) on "What's in a Transformer: Why ChatGPT works so well" Register at weblink to attend.
Young children’s learning may be an important model for artificial intelligence (AI). Comparing children and artificial agents in the same tasks and environments can help us understand the abilities of existing systems and create new ones. In particular, many current large data-supervised systems, such as large language models (LLMs), provide ...
Now that you've decided to grow California native plants in your garden, learn how to continue to care for them for longevity and beauty year-round. Katherine Greenberg will discuss her seasonal approach to tending a native garden, based on four decades of experience in her Lafayette garden. The class will ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $35 General, $30 Members
Experimenting around climate change: predicting the marine invertebrate responseOcean warming associated with climate change is an inconvenient truth for the future. We are scrambling to keep ahead of warming in terms of our understanding of how communities will respond. Dr. Ashton will present results from two of her research projects which both used manipulations of marine invertebrate communities ...
Where: TiburonCost: Free
Dissecting Generative-AI Hype: Revolution, Retrogression or Something Else?A lot has been made of artificial intelligence but the question remains: is it a net good or something to be wary of? Join the conversation!We now live in a post-ChatGPT world.We hear that November 30, 2022 will be heralded as the birth-date of the so-called Generative AI revolution.We are ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 04/13/23
Global AI: Reframing the Conversation - LivestreamThis event will showcase diverse perspectives on human-centered AI with a focus on decolonial values, AI innovation that centers underrepresented languages in technology development, and the use of AI tools in tackling misinformation in global contexts.See weblink for presentation topics and speakers, and to register
Where: Cost: Free
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an afternoon walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by a POST representative who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve that hosts tide ...
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) is a major contributor to global sea level rise, with concerns about the possibility of the ice sheet becoming unstable and causing irreversible retreat on decadal to centennial timescales. While the timing of self-sustaining retreat is challenging to estimate, it is largely controlled by ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Behind-the-Scenes Look at Pupping Season - LivestreamIt’s pupping season at The Marine Mammal Center: a time when our pens are filled with starving, young animals in need of care that Center staff and volunteers work to provide.Please join Veterinarian Dr. Mattison Peters as she describes a typical day at The Marine Mammal Center during our busiest ...
Where: Cost: Free
Virulent: The Vaccine War - LivestreamRecent years have seen the dialogue around vaccines devolve into a highly contentious, emotionally fraught firestorm, an ongoing collision between scientists and charlatans, truth and lies. Virulent: The Vaccine War is an invitation to think again, exposing the myths and laying bare the facts about vaccine science, its history, and ...
Where: Cost: Free
Technology and Diplomacy: The Rise of Multilateralism in the Bay AreaWe will explore the practice of tech diplomacy and the impacts of geopolitics, the opportunities and challenges it represents both for diplomatic representations and tech companies, and their mutual interactions.In 2018, Diplo, in cooperation with Swissnex in San Francisco, the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco, and the Geneva ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
After Dark: See for YourselfThe Exploratorium is your playground after dark! Wander the galleries, sip a cocktail, and choose your own adventure with 600+ interactive exhibits. Can a garden transport you to another place? What memories are stirred by the scents of different plants? And how do sunflowers fit so many seeds in their ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
NightLifeCalling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 40,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic ...
The modern “paleo†diet movement makes many assumptions about what our ancient human ancestors ate. But are these assumptions based on actual evidence? Presenting a variety of lines of evidence for prehistoric human diets including early human, animal, and plant fossils, ancient stone tools, DNA, and living human and chimpanzee ...
Where: Cost: Free
International Ocean Film FestivalThe 20th annual Internation Ocean Film Festival is dedicated to using film as a medium to increase public awareness of the environmental, social, and cultural importance of marine ecosystems and foster a spirit of ocean stewardship, IOFF is now the premier venue in North America for ocean-related films.Every year, IOFF ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies by day
Friday, 04/14/23
Alcatraz City Cruises' Community Day by the Bay!Alcatraz City Cruises hosts their first "Community Day by the Bay" on Friday, April 14 at the Pier 33 Landing in San Francisco. This free, day-long event will include prizes and a range of family-friendly activities that combine hands-on fun with informative education stations suitable for all ages!Education stations provided by:The Parks ...
Known worldwide as a legendary financier, philanthropist, medical research innovator and public health advocate, Michael Milken will detail his inspiring crusade to accelerate cures and treatments so more people around the world can live longer, healthier and more meaningful lives.Milken believes a multitude of health advancements are within reach, including ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $15 Members in person, $10/Free web
Deception Detection and Social Engineering Attacks - LivestreamHumans are naturally concerned about being deceived, so having assistance in identifying malicious verbal or nonverbal behaviors that may indicate deception would be extremely beneficial. With its emergence in courtrooms, detecting lies and deception has attracted the attention of psychologists, law enforcement professionals, and cognitive scientists. Despite extensive research in ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sonoma State University Astronomy Public Viewing NightsJoin members of the Sonoma State Physics - Astronomy department for public astronomy viewing. See weblink for map to the site.Event is weather dependent. Check the weblink prior to attending for last minute cancelations.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
International Ocean Film FestivalThe 20th annual Internation Ocean Film Festival is dedicated to using film as a medium to increase public awareness of the environmental, social, and cultural importance of marine ecosystems and foster a spirit of ocean stewardship, IOFF is now the premier venue in North America for ocean-related films.Every year, IOFF ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies by day
Saturday, 04/15/23
Spring Baylands Bioblitz with Environmental VolunteersJoin the BioBlitz.club and Environmental Volunteers for a Spring BioBlitz in the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve and Byxbee Park.Spring is a wonderful time for flowers, pollinators, as well as courting or nesting birds. Join us to learn about some of our native and non-native species, become a community scientist ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Bringing Back the Natives Virtual Garden TourThis delightful collection of native plant gardens ranges from Al Kyte’s 45-year-old wildlife oasis to brand new installations, from large lots in the hills to small front-yard gardens, from local native plants to natives from throughout California, and from gardens designed and installed by owners to those designed and installed ...
Where: Cost: Donation requested
Tri-Valley Innovation FairThe Tri-Valley Innovation Fair is a fun and amazing event that connects everyone to the excitement of science, engineering, and technology. Over 80 exhibitors will showcase the region’s diverse accomplishments and rich learning opportunities. Meet people who make innovation happen in local companies, schools, and community organizations. Interactive hands-on activities ...
Where: PleasantonCost: Free
20th Anniversary KIPAC Community DayJoin us to celebrate KIPAC's 20th anniversary! This event will take the form of an astronomy festival, featuring numerous stations of live demonstrations, experiments, and hands-on activities. A series of mini science lectures will also be running in parallel, introducing the latest discoveries made by KIPAC in the field of ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Sunset Hike at Mindego HillJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful 5-mile hike from the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to the top of the POST-protected Mindego Hill. You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about how we protected this beautiful property featuring panoramic views of redwood ridges and ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
International Ocean Film FestivalThe 20th annual Internation Ocean Film Festival is dedicated to using film as a medium to increase public awareness of the environmental, social, and cultural importance of marine ecosystems and foster a spirit of ocean stewardship, IOFF is now the premier venue in North America for ocean-related films.Every year, IOFF ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies by day
Sunday, 04/16/23
Bringing Back the Natives Virtual Garden TourThis delightful collection of native plant gardens ranges from Al Kyte’s 45-year-old wildlife oasis to brand new installations, from large lots in the hills to small front-yard gardens, from local native plants to natives from throughout California, and from gardens designed and installed by owners to those designed and installed ...
Where: Cost: Donation requested
Presidio: Changes Through TimeJoin the National Park Service and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the GGNRA!This half-mile, level walk shows the historical changes to the Presidio, from the Spanish fort all the way to the new Tunnel Tops. Who benefitted from these changes, and who did not?Learn about the people who lived here, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
5th Annual Data Science Forum 2023: Tech for Social GoodThe Data Science Forum is the largest data science-related event at UC Berkeley. It is an annual all-day career-driven event hosted by the Data Science Society at Berkeley, SAAS, and Big Data at Berkeley. The forum invites prominent speakers to share and discuss with students current revolutions in the Data ...
Join us along with our community partners Peninsula Open Space Trust and Bat Conservation International for a special presentation about the basics of bats, San Jose bats, and what you can do in your own yard to help! Bats are vital to healthy ecosystems and human economies worldwide. Yet these ...
Where: Cost: Free
International Ocean Film FestivalThe 20th annual Internation Ocean Film Festival is dedicated to using film as a medium to increase public awareness of the environmental, social, and cultural importance of marine ecosystems and foster a spirit of ocean stewardship, IOFF is now the premier venue in North America for ocean-related films.Every year, IOFF ...
Wildfire Modeling: Challenges, Progress, and OpportunitiesWildfires are a significant part of the global fire safety problem. Each year they burn millions of acres of land, lead to loss of life, and cause billions of dollars in damages. Just in the U.S. the adjusted impacts of wildfires exceeded $100 Billion over the past 22 years. A ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Response of Weyl fermions - topological protection, fragility and cooperationTopological electronic materials host exotic boundary modes, that cannot be realized as standalone states, but only at the boundaries of a topologically classified bulk. Topological semimetals, whose bulk electrons exhibit chiral Dirac-like dispersion, host Fermi-arc states on their boundaries. These surface bands disperse along open momentum contours terminating at the ...
Design of the first fusion laboratory experiment to achieve target gain > 1The inertial fusion community have been working towards ignition for decades, since the idea of inertial confinement fusion (ICF) was first proposed by Nuckolls, et al., in 1972. On August 8, 2021 and Dec 5th 2022, the Lawson criterion for ignition was met and more fusion energy was created than ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Resilient and Renewable Power for California High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail will serve as the backbone for a modern, integrated statewide passenger rail network that will connect California’s urban, suburban and rural communities with fast, frequent service. It will be the first rail system in the world to run on 100% renewable energy and is setting up a ...
When a professional astronomer looks through a small telescope, they see the same things amateur astronomers do. In this talk, astronomer Matthew Shetrone will discuss some of the wonderful things we all might see through backyard telescopes like the library's own 4.5 inch reflector telescope, and the connections between the ...
Biologic and Resource Analog Investigations in Low Light Environments (BRAILLE) is a multi-year, NASA-funded Mars analog project centered around fieldwork in volcanic caves at Lava Beds National Monument in Northern California. We are motivated to search for evidence of life on Mars beneath its surface - and one way to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
 Stanford marine biologist Ceyenna Tillman on A Unique Case Study in Fish Behavior - We don't often think of fish as individuals with independent minds, making their own decisions about how to react to the world around them. We often study them through important and informative large-scale lenses such as ...
The world today is facing unprecedented economic, social, and environmental dynamics. As the global community continues to navigate these changes and challenges, political leaders seek to articulate fresh visions on how countries may steer a clear course. President Petro will provide a perspective from Latin America on the critical issues ...
In this talk, I will discuss the development of new methods for controlling and cooling atoms based a one-way wall that utilizes photon entropy. This construction realizes the historic thought experiment of Maxwell’s demon for large ensembles, exactly as predicted by Maxwell. It is now being applied to atoms as ...
Muir WoodsListen to stories and a short history of Muir Woods as a National Monument. Learn about Coast Redwoods and fire practices of the Coast Miwok. For ages 5 and older.Ranger Jackson Lam is part of the Community Programs & Outreach team with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area of the National ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Innovation in Space and Beyond: Meet former NASA Science Chief Thomas ZurbuchenJoin us on April 18, 2023, as we welcome Swiss-American astrophysicist Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, the former Science Chief at NASA, for a special talk about the role that teamwork plays in innovation and pushing scientific boundaries in the field of space research.Having led the team for the development of the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Two Talks: Popping the Science Bubble - LivestreamAntibiotic Resistance and Intracelular Adaptation of PseudomonasSpeaker: Naren G Kumar, Optometry & Vision Science, UC BerkeleyShades of Risk: How Safe are Artificial Food Colors for Kids?Speaker:Ruwan Thilkaratne, Epidemiology, UC BerkeleyZoom: http://bit.ly/PtSBBerkeleyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berkeleypubliclibrary
Where: Cost: Free
Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century - LivestreamApplying mathematical tools In sustainability with Eugene Fiorini, Founder and Director of Fiorini & Associates. See weblink for Zoom information.Part of 2023 Earth Stewardship Symposium
More than 80% consumer Internet traffic is for videos and most of them are recorded videos. Meanwhile, many organizations (such as national parks, vacation resorts, departments of transportation) provide real-time visual data (images or videos). These videos allow Internet users to observe events remotely. This speech explains how to discover ...
With hundreds of bird species found throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, we are fortunate to have several birding organizations dedicated to appreciating and conserving the birds here. In the second part of SFBBO's Birding the Bay Area series, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society and Sequoia Audubon Society will share ...
Wendy will talk about the hunting and eating traditions in two mushroom loving regions: Southwest China, and south central Africa, and contrast those traditions with ours here in North America.She is currently a resident of Mendocino County. Wendy was a newsletter editor and speaker coordinator for the MSSF. She has ...
Where: Cost: Free
Long Now: Resisting DystopiaJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation between two Hugo award-winning science fiction authors, Becky Chambers and Annalee Newitz. Known for challenging classic science fiction tropes such as war, violence, and colonialism, both authors create vivid and immersive worlds that are filled with non-human persons, peace, and a subtle sense of ...
A chance encounter with an undiscovered coral reef system became Antal Borcsok’s life mission. With perseverance and lots of help this reef system went from unknown in 2010, to being a Marine Protected Area recognized by the Honduran Congress in 2018. Today Antal and his wife Alejandra co-own the first ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Commercial Kitchens in an Electric Era - LivestreamWith California's ambitious climate goals in the balance, scaling up electrification beyond new residential construction is an important priority for many businesses. As businesses are bringing employees back to the office, it’s the right time to consider electrifying break rooms, cafeterias and other dining areas. Hear from pioneers in the ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has focused on a paradigm in which intelligence inheres in a single agent, and in which agents should be autonomous so they can exhibit intelligence independent of human intelligence. Thus, when AI systems are deployed in social contexts, the overall design is often naive. Such a paradigm ...
International Dark Sky Week eventWhat is light polution? How you can help. Why it matters.Featuring Don Jolley: "The Ground Overhead and the Stars Underfoot"
Where: Point Reyes StationCost: Free
SETI Talks - Do ETs Watch Us? What Do They See?Let’s assume that extra-terrestrial civilizations exist in our galaxy. Like us, they are conducting their own SETI research to find us, see us and study us. What would they see? What methods could they use to learn about us? What technologies have they invented to see and listen to us. ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
'Field Guide to North American Flycatchers' - LivestreamMeet the author and illustrator behind the brand new in-depth field guide on the two challenging genera of North American Flycatchers. Lee and Birch will discuss their many projects over the years, why they work so well together. They will give us a tour of their new publication and show ...
Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) wearable displays strive to provide perceptually realistic user experiences, while constrained by limited compute budgets, hardware, and transmission bandwidths of wearable computing systems. This presentation describes two different ways in which a greater understanding of the human visual system may assist in achieving this goal. ...
The modern “paleo†diet movement makes many assumptions about what our ancient human ancestors ate. But are these assumptions based on actual evidence? Presenting a variety of lines of evidence for prehistoric human diets including early human, animal, and plant fossils, ancient stone tools, DNA, and living human and chimpanzee ...
Peter is a long-time Bay Area mycologist and microscopist, and has studied mycology at University of Washington and SFSU. He has been very active in microscopy outreach and education around the SF Bay Area, and is an emiritus president of the San Francisco Microscopical Society and a former instructor in ...
Cannabis Toxicology: The Good, The Bad, and The Risky by Dr. Echo Rufer(Legal) cannabis is more popular (and available) than ever, but how do you make decisions about healthy use? Is natural safer than synthetic? Does a super high THC concentration actually matter? What was the deal with the “Vapegate†...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 online, $12 at door
Thursday, 04/20/23
Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource 50th anniversary celebrationJoin us for a full day of talks and panel discussions looking at the past, present and future of the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL). This event is open to the public with required advanced registration if you attend in person. See weblink for link to the stream to attend ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Curbing Climate Change through Carbon Removal - LivestreamStringent climate change targets, including lowering the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, will require both a decline in global emissions of CO2 and an increase in CO2 removal. CO2 removal describes an array of natural and technological strategies that capture and remove CO2 from the air and ...
Where: Cost: Free
Silicon Valley Leaders SymposiumSince Fall 2002, the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering has hosted the Silicon Valley Leaders Symposium (SVLS). The Symposium hosts industry and technology leaders to talk about business and technology trends. It also features prominent leaders who discuss broader societal and political issues that shape our life and society.Register ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
“Beyond Zero†Documentary Screening & Related Presentation2023 Earth Stewardship SymposiumFilm (82 min.): After a life-changing epiphany, the CEO of a global public company embarks on a high-stakes quest to eliminate all negative environmental impacts by 2020. To succeed, they must overcome deep skepticism, abandon the status quo, and ignite a new industrial revolution. Beyond Zero offers ...
The 6th Generation of Mobile Wireless - LivestreamThe first commercial 5G deployments were in March of 2019 - barely three years ago and the path to 6G is already a few years under way. It is without a doubt that 6G will be evolution and revolution beyond 5G, but some of the differences are already quite clear. ...
Where: Cost: Free
NightLife: StonedIt’s 4/20, you know what that means: let’s get stoned…by celebrating the wonders of geology! Wait, what were you thinking?Featured programming:From mammoths and whales to clams and snails, the Bay Area is home to some pretty cool fossils. Learn about the fascinating relics that live right beneath our feet with ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20.25
Startup Bites - Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and ICT Pitch NightDon't miss your chance to connect, and expand your international network in the field of cyber, data, and ICT. Meet startups from our Innosuisse Bootcamp as well as from the Swiss VentureLeaders program during this pitching and networking event.Register at weblink
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
After Dark: Landscape Is HomelandCelebrate Earth Day as we honor our landscape’s original care keepers and explore the complex bonds that Indigenous communities have with the land that gave birth to them. Oral narratives often explain that these communities are not just from a land, but of a land: their very bodies and existence ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Moving for a Greener Future: The Climate Case for Public Transit Join San Francisco Transit Riders for a panel discussion and Q&A with transit and climate leaders from across the city! In honor of Membership Month and SF Climate Week, SFTR is hosting a panel discussion, on the importance of public transit in addressing San Francisco's climate goals, reducing greenhouse gas ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5
Astronomy on Tap Santa Cruz: How to Build an ExoplanetIn 1995, the first exoplanet-planet orbiting another star- was discovered around a sun-like star. Everything we knew about planet formation and evolution was informed by our solar system until then. Fast forward almost 30 years later, and there are 5000+ exoplanets discovered to date. It turns out, exoplanets are as ...
Climate Change, SF Bay Birds, & Real SolutionsYou’ve probably heard about climate change, but do you know how it will impact Bay Area birds? Do you want to learn real solutions that can actually solve, and avoid, climate catastrophe? Juan Pablo Galván MartÃnez will answer all these questions and more during this important conversation.Speaker: Juan Pablo Galvan ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
NightSchool: Hard Core - LivestreamWe’re digging deep - and coming back with cores. Do the layers in these long cylinders of ice, soil, wood, or diatomaceous deep-sea sediment hold secrets about our planet’s past, present, and future? Of *cores* they do.Ages 21+
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 04/21/23
DNA DayActivities include a poster session highlighting UCSC's cutting edge research, resource fair, photo booth, hands-on strawberry DNA extraction, and other fun activities.
Speaker: Mimi Shiraasu-Hiza, Columbia UniversityAttend in person or online.
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Deep Clouds on JupiterDeep clouds on Jupiter are seen in cyclonic vortices, convective storms, and over a broad high-latitude expanse beyond 45 degrees north. Time-series Hubble imaging, combined with Juno lightning detections, shows that these deep clouds are often associated with convective storms, but they can linger after convection concludes, or appear before ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
In Town Star PartyCome join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of stargazing.Event details: Events are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. Event duration is 2hrs. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their personal telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 04/22/23
Coyote Valley Earth Day Celebration!This Earth Day, celebrate with us at Spreckels Hill for this free special event for the whole community.During this celebration you can enjoy family-friendly crafts, games, and an opportunity to share why you love Coyote Valley. Spreckels Hill was permanently protected as open space in 2019 and is not yet ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Earth Day at the RefugeThis year, the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and partners are celebrating Earth Day and 50 years of Endangered Species Act in a big way - and it will be fun for the whole family! The event will be an open house, with time to explore, learn ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Earth Day Seabird Science Family Workshop - First SessionJoin us at our Pier Classroom over the water near Crissy Field for a feather-filled seabird experience in celebration of Earth Day. Activities include identifying seabirds from the pier using binoculars and learning about seabird life cycles and adaptations. We will have seabird artifacts and a giant chutes and ladders ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15
Earth Day: Seeing Earth from SpaceFor Earth Day we invite you to a showcase of science, both on Earth and from space.  The first Earth Day in 1970 successfully channeled the spirit of activism into a global movement towards environmental action and awareness of what we now call climate change. The issue of climate change persists ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Landscape Is Homeland FestivalThis Earth Day weekend, come together for a day of celebration and programming presented in partnership with the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone and the American Indian Cultural District. Join Indigenous artisans and community members as they share practices, stories, and food that are deeply rooted in the California landscape. Enjoy ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Morning Hike at La Honda Open Space PreserveJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful hike at Lower La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve where you’ll experience the area’s sweeping views and gorgeous rolling grasslands! The preserve is over 6,100 acres, of which POST has contributed 5,200 acres. You will be guided by a POST Ambassador on ...
Where: La HondaCost: Free
Berkeley Bay FestivalConnect with the Bay and our local community through live music, performers, food, hands-on educational activities and free boat rides.This free family-focused event celebrates the Bay, its local wildlife, and the people and agencies dedicated to its protection. Over 30 environmental and wildlife conservation organizations from around the Bay will share ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Earth Day Seabird Science Family Workshop - Second SessionJoin us at our Pier Classroom over the water near Crissy Field for a feather-filled seabird experience in celebration of Earth Day. Activities include identifying seabirds from the pier using binoculars and learning about seabird life cycles and adaptations. We will have seabird artifacts and a giant chutes and ladders ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15
Home Electrification FairThere are plenty of good reasons to switch from gas to electric: Health. Safety. Longterm savings. And of course, climate. And there are a lot of good questions:Where do I start? Oven? EV charger? Heat pump?Do I need to upgrade my electrical panel?How do I find contractors I can trust?What ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Free National Parks DayAdmission to most US National Parks is free today, the first day of National Park Week
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Santa Clara Open Space Authority, and Santa Clara County Parks as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will also be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the ...
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