We’ll be at Shoreline Park (Mountain View) from 9 to 11 am. Visit our birding station at the Charleston Slough observation deck, where our volunteers will help you identify ducks, shorebirds, and more. No need to sign up - come by anytime we’re there! This event is wheelchair accessible.
The world is waking up to a new reality: wildfires are now seasonal in California, the Northeast is getting less and less snow each winter, and the ice sheets in the Arctic and Antarctica are melting fast. Heat is the first-order threat that drives all other impacts of the climate ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members
Each summer, millions of Arctic breeding Shorebirds leave their northern nesting grounds and make their way toward southern wintering grounds. In Santa Clara County, we have many locations where dense clouds of these magnificent birds can be seen and admired as they arrive for the season. Others simply pass through ...
Where: Cost: $100 General, $75 Members
Thursday, 08/10/23
After Dark: Conversations About LandscapeTonight, join Mycelium Youth Network on an epic quest . . . to the magical realm of Oakland! As a part of their Gaming for Justice (G4J) program, MYN will present an interactive, virtual Dungeons and Dragons - based adventure that immerses players in one of several ecological and social ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Meteor Magic: Exploring the Perseid Meteor Shower - LivestreamThe Perseid meteor shower is one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, captivating skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts around the world. It occurs annually from mid-July to late August, with its peak usually observed around the second week of August. Named after the constellation Perseus, from which they ...
Success and failure in sport are distinguished by increasingly smaller margins. In their pursuit of performance, athletes and coaches have become ever more experimental, leaving no stone unturned. But blunted critical faculties and lax consumer regulations have created a sporting culture where pseudoscience can thrive; thousands of products and services ...
Where: Cost: Free
SETI Live: Arctic Adventure: Unveiling Moon and Mars Exploration on Earth - LivestreamTune in to this week's SETI Live broadcast, beamed directly from Devon Island in the Canadian High Arctic. This exceptional locale serves as a remarkable analog, mirroring the conditions of both the Moon and Mars. Dr. Pascal Lee and his team have embarked on an expedition where they're putting spacesuits, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 08/11/23
Exoplanet research, the First Year of Exoplanet Discoveries with the James Webb Space Telescope - SOLD OUTOur Evenings with the Stars programs are held annually as part of our Summer Series. Each year we bring world-renowned astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a night with the “stars†you won’t forget!The event activities include:Astronomy talk by “star†scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $25 General
Saturday, 08/12/23
Hike at Windy HillJoin POST on a guided hike on one of the first open spaces we protected as an organization! A POST Representative will share a few words about POST’s decades of conservation success before hiking groups leave to explore a strenuous but rewarding 6.5 mile hike with 1,500 feet of elevation ...
Where: Portola ValleyCost: Free
Summer Science Fundays - Cal Taiko BandAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
Ever wanted to learn how to bend a spoon just like the “psychics� Or what about those people who use divining rods? Just how do they seem to be able to find water? Maybe you’d like to discover the truth behind those amazing patches and wrist bands that claim to ...
Each year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.The event activities include:ConcertAstronomy talk by world-renowned scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescopeAstronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $55 General
Perseids Meteor Shower in North Coyote ValleyIt’s that time of year again... The Perseids Meteor Shower is headed our way!Reserve your parking spot to join us for a family-friendly meteor shower viewing event at the North Coyote Valley Conservation Area! The Perseids Meteor Shower is one of the best meteor showers that can be seen from ...
Where: Cost: Free
Perseid Meteor Shower - SOLD OUTJoin Chabot astronomers for a watch party of one of most abundant meteor showers of the year, the Perseids. Every August, the Earth passes through the debris of the giant comet Swift-Tuttle, the origin of this famed shower. Named for the region of the sky where the shower appears to ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $7 Kids, Members free
