Emma's Little FarmersEver wondered what it would be like to be a farmer at Emma Prusch? Join us for Emma's Little Farmers! Participants will experience the joys of rural life as they engage in hands-on activities and immersive experiences at Emma Farm Park. Kids will explore various aspects of farming, from planting ...
Where: San JoseCost: $49 San Jose Residents, $53 non-residents
Solar ObservingIt’s there for us year round, lighting our days and providing energy for our lives, so maybe it’s time to give it a closer look. Join SJAA for amazing and detailed views of the Sun, and be assured that we’ll be using special telescopes that will keep your eyeballs perfectly ...
Dr. Kornberg’s research has addressed four major biological issues. His discovery and characterization of E. coli DNA polymerase III established the enzymatic mechanism of DNA polymerization in chromosomal replication. His lab’s cloning and genetic characterization of the Drosophila engrailed, cubitus interruptus and hedgehog genes established the molecular genetic basis of ...
Why Were There Northern Lights in California?Join us for this special edition of the What Physicists Do series, where we will hear from Sonoma State physicists and astronomers. In these talks, we will hear about their individual journeys through physics and astronomy. Additionally, they will teach us about some of the exciting phenomena in their subfields ...
The United States needs to build generation, storage, and transmission infrastructure to meet growing electricity demand. However, there is a lack of decision tools and frameworks to inform investment decisions for energy technologies amid policy, technological, and other contextual uncertainties. Prof. Azevedo will present results from several ongoing analyses that ...
Marine ecosystems are changing due to climate-driven deoxygenation, yet community responses to these shifts remain poorly resolved. Next-generation DNA sequencing allows us to explore metazoan ecosystem composition from water column samples. Using environmental DNA (eDNA), I analyzed metazoan communities above, within and below the anoxic zones in the Eastern Tropical ...
For every human being on the planet, there are roughly 1.4 billion individual insects. But aside from the odd pesky mosquito or charming bumble bee, how often do we humans really consider them? According to entomologist Barrett Klein, it ought to be more often! Throughout history, insects have markedly shaped ...
Where: Cost: Free
Skeptics in a Real PubEnjoy an evening of socializing and feasting with fellow Bay Area science-forward folk in an Irish Pub on the Peninsula with great food. < Menu >Join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.
Where: MillbraeCost: Free
Hammer Presents National Geographic Live: CHASING MONARCHSFifty years after the startling discovery that monarch butterflies spend winters in the forests of Mexico, photographer and National Geographic Explorer Jaime Rojo reveals this winged wonder of the insect world in new ways with never-before-seen visuals. Tag along with conservationists and citizen scientists who are helping this species avoid ...
Birding at Cypress Grove PreserveCypress Grove Preserve encompasses approximately 100 acres and serves as a center for scientific research, long-term ecological monitoring, education, and stewardship. Surrounded by towering Monterey cypress trees and wind-swept hedges, the preserve is situated on the eastern shore of Tomales Bay with eelgrass beds, native grasslands, and coastal marshes that ...
Where: MarshallCost: Free
Family Nature Adventures: SpidersThis Months Theme: Spidey Spectacular - Adventures with Arachnids!Spin your way into the fascinating world of spiders and arachnids! This month’s adventure is packed with discovery and excitement:Interactive Workshop: Learn all about native spiders, their incredible adaptations, and even how they behave in space.Spider Safari: Grab a magnifying glass and ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adult, $35 Age 3 - 8, Members $15 discount
Shared Sky Festival - Day 1Join us October 10th and 11th as artists fill the Center with photography, music, paintings, and cosmic creativity to celebrate the grand opening of the Shared Sky: Photos of the Universe exhibition and the 2026 Astrophotography Prize awardees! Get creative with hands-on activities for all ages and explore how space ...
Where: OaklandCost: $24 Adults, $19 Youth/Sr/Students, Free members
