Community-access Hiking Day at Martin Griffin PreserveConnect with the land at Martin Griffin Preserve, a stunning landscape of nearly 1,000-acres of mixed evergreen forest and open hillsides overlooking the Bolinas Lagoon. This biologically rich preserve supports more than 25 species of mammals, 90+ species of landbirds, 13 species of reptiles, and 8 species of amphibians, making ...
Where: Stinson BeachCost: Free
Space Week Festival Day 1Prepare for liftoff at the Space Week Festival! Gather your crew and enjoy a celebration of exploration, discovery, and the wonders of the universe! Chat with an astronaut, learn more about NASA’s Artemis missions, and try your hand at interactive science demonstrations and creative crafts in an action-packed day of ...
Where: OaklandCost: $24 Adults, $19 Youth, Seniors, Students
Vintage Computer FestivalCome and explore an extraordinary showcase of historical computers, from pristine originals to ingenious modern hacks. Computer enthusiasts around the world look forward to the annual Vintage Computer Festival.Experience hands-on demos of historical systems from the 1960s through the 1990s, learn preservation tips, and try out brands like Apple, Atari, ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $42 General, $35 Senior/Student/Military
Bay DayBay Day is back! Time for our NOAA buoy to have its annual servicing, and for us to meet all the critters that have grown on the buoy in the past year. Aspiring marine scientists of all ages can join researchers and ecologists for a close look at these organisms, ...
First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Are There Gray Foxes in Your Backyard?On a walk/talk from the Visitor’s Center out into the refuge, Bill "The Fox Guy" Leikam will show you how to identify indications of the presence of foxes, and tell stories about gray foxes that he’s studied and learned from. Bill will answer questions along the way and at the ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
