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Stephanie Greenman Stone (415) 379-5121
sstone@calacademy.org
What's On in July at the California Academy of Sciences
Exhibits, Events, Courses, and Lectures
EXHIBITS
African Penguin Colony - ongoing exhibit
Watch as The Academy's African penguins dip and dive in their new tank,
which contains four times as much water and nearly twice as much land
as their old home in Golden Gate Park. Enjoy feeding shows every day at
11:00 am and 3:30 pm. During the shows, visitors may watch and ask questions
as one the Academy's aquatic biologists dons a wet suit, measures the
temperature of the air and water, and then steps into the pool to toss
vitamin-stuffed herring and capelin to the penguins. Each feeding takes
20 minutes. Open every day from 10 am to 5 pm. California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000.
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Chocolate - June 11 through September 5, 2005
A unique tree in a lush tropical environment. A seed so precious it was
used by the Aztecs as a form of money. A spicy drink and a sweet snack.
Chocolate is all this… and much more. Journey through history to get the
complete story behind the tasty treat that we crave in Chocolate: The
Exhibition. Begin in the rainforest and explore the unique cacao tree
whose seeds started it all. Visit the ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations
and discover what chocolate meant nearly 1,500 years ago. Finally, follow
chocolate's introduction into the upper class of European society and
its transformation into a mass- produced world commodity. Chocolate is
a sweet experience for all ages! Open every day from 10 am to 5 pm. California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Coral Reef - ongoing exhibit
View a two-story, 20,000-gallon coral reef tank that features dozens of
tropical reef fish as well as a wide variety of colorful corals. Children
will especially love seeing the common clownfish (often called Nemo) and
the blue tang (otherwise known as Dory). Wetsuit-clad divers enter the
tank often to care for the corals and clean the tank walls. Academy biologists
are using this enormous tank to test ideas for the even larger 225,000-gallon
coral reef tank that will be a part of the New Academy when it opens in
Golden Gate Park in 2008. Open every day from 10 am to 5 pm. California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000.
SSsssnake Alley - ongoing exhibit
They're scaly, slinky, and slithery, and they line the walls of a winding
passageway called SSsssnake Alley. View Steinhart Aquarium residents that
formerly made their home in the Swamp in Golden Gate Park, including the
anaconda, African rock python, ball python, pine snake, vine snakes, California
kingsnake, ground boas, and emerald tree boas. Stop by and say hello to
some of your favorite slithering snakes. Open every day from 10 am to
5 pm. California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000.
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Touch Tidepool - ongoing exhibit
During your next trip to the aquarium, don't let the fish have all the
fun - start splashing at the Touch Tidepool, where visitors can handle
a few of the animals that live along the California coastline, including
sea stars, turban snails, hermit crabs, and sea cucumbers. The tidepool
is staffed from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm almost every day with naturalists
and trained nature lovers who can answer questions about the animals and
their habitat. Even when facilitators are not present, clear plexiglass
tank walls allow visitors to view the tidepool inhabitants. Open every
day from 10 am to 5 pm. California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street.
(415) 379-8000.
Steinhart Aquarium - ongoing exhibit
View thousands of fishes, a captivating array of reptiles and amphibians,
and the Academy's beloved penguin colony at Steinhart Aquarium every day.
Now that the animals are happily housed at 875 Howard Street, visitors
may view them in up-close displays that bring the back of the house to
the front, allowing the public to see the equipment and technology required
to keep an aquarium running. Open every day from 10 am to 5 pm. California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000.
Scientific Illustration - March 1 - August 31, 2005
Recent works by the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators will be on display
through August 31, 2005. The skills of the scientific illustrator must
extend far beyond the ability to create an attractive drawing. In addition
to mastering the standard repertoire of artists' techniques, successful
scientific illustrators must be proficient in a host of techniques and
methods unique to their field. View watercolor, graphite, and digital
works by Northern California masters. Open every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000.
JULY EVENTS
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EVERY DAY
Penguin Feedings
During daily penguin feeding shows, visitors may watch and ask questions
as one of the Academy's aquatic biologists dons a wet suit, measures the
temperature of the air and water, and then steps into the pool to toss
vitamin-stuffed herring and capelin to the penguins. Each feeding takes
20 minutes. Every day at 11 am and 3:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
EVERY WEDNESDAY- SUNDAY
Hands-on Science at the Academy
Hands-on learning demonstrators teach visitors of all ages how to examine
microscopic aquatic life or study adaptations of marine animals. Takes
place every Wednesday through Sunday in July at 4 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for stories about
insects and other creepy crawlies. 2 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Chocolate & Wine Tasting
Pair chocolates from Peter Rabbit's Chocolate Factory, voted best Chocolatier
this year by MetroActive, with wines from Hart's Desire Winery, a small,
family owned winery known for superior balanced wines. 2-4 pm; California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
SATURDAY, JULY 2
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for stories about
insects and other creepy crawlies. 10:30 am; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Bird Beak Buffet
Study and compare bird specimens while learning about how varied bill
shapes help our feathered friends eat different foods. 1:30 & 3:30 pm;
California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
(415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Your Chocolate Figurine
Make your own chocolate figurine to take home using special molds. 2-4
pm; California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
SUNDAY, JULY 3
Adaptations for Survival
Many animals have developed unique characteristics and behaviors to defend
themselves from predators. Learn about some of these incredible, and sometimes
bizarre, adaptations for survival. 12-1 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
Coral Reef Caretaking
Watch as an Academy biologist suits up in SCUBA gear and dives into the
Academy's two-story Coral Reef tank to care for the reef's inhabitants.
During this 20-minute dive, the biologist will clean the tank windows
and feed the anemones and fish. 2:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
THURSDAY, JULY 7
Chocolate Ecology 101
Learn about the amazing ecology of the cacao plant and its environment
with the Insect Discovery Lab. Meet giant millipedes, rainforest walking
sticks, wood roaches and arachnids. 1:15 & 3:15 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
FRIDAY, JULY 8
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for stories about
insects and other creepy crawlies. 2 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
LaLoo's Goat Milk Ice Cream Tasting
Learn about the benefits of goat's milk while sampling delicious chocolate
goat milk ice cream. 2-4 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard
Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
SATURDAY, JULY 9
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for stories about
insects and other creepy crawlies. 10:30 am; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
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Ghirardelli & Vermeer Tasting
Taste chocolates from a San Francisco favorite - Ghirardelli, then wash
them down with a sip of Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur - an irresistible
blend of pure Dutch chocolate, premium vodka, and rich cream. 1-3 pm;
California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
(415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
What's That Ant in my Kitchen?
Learn how to collect and identify local ant species. Researchers working
on the Bay Area Ant Survey will be available to answer questions and provide
information on participating in this exciting scientific project. Materials
will be provided. 2-3 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street,
San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
Coral Reef Caretaking
Watch as an Academy biologist suits up in SCUBA gear and dives into the
Academy's two-story Coral Reef tank to care for the reef's inhabitants.
During this 20-minute dive, the biologist will clean the tank windows
and feed the anemones and fish. 2:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
FRIDAY, JULY 15
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for stories about
insects and other creepy crawlies. 2 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
Skull Detectives
Dissect owl pellets with Academy naturalists. Learn how to use scientific
keys to identify skulls, compare your bones with those of native herbivores,
and prepare your own specimens to take home. 12-2 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
Godiva Chocolate Tasting
Taste delectable chocolate morsels from Godiva Chocolatier, a world leader
in fine chocolates for nearly 80 years. 2-4 pm; California Academy of
Sciences, 875 Howard Street, SF, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
SATURDAY, JULY 16
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for stories about
insects and other creepy crawlies. 10:30 am; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
Global Warming Demonstration
Explore factors that affect global warming by sending virtual space probes
to explore the nearby planets in our solar system. Your discoveries could
help affect the future of the planet! 11:30 am-3 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
Your Chocolate Figurine
Make your own chocolate figurine to take home using special molds. 2-4
pm; California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
Lunch Break Lecture Series: Salmon
Learn about the different species of salmon that are caught in the NE
Pacific, the importance of the salmon fishery in this area, and the challenges
of preserving and protecting wild salmon populations. 12 pm; California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
Bird Beak Buffet
Study and compare bird specimens while learning about how varied bill
shapes help our feathered friends eat different foods. 1:30 & 3:30 pm;
California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
(415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Coral Reef Caretaking
Watch as an Academy biologist suits up in SCUBA gear and dives into the
Academy's two-story Coral Reef tank to care for the reef's inhabitants.
During this 20-minute dive, the biologist will clean the tank windows
and feed the anemones and fish. 2:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
THURSDAY, JULY 21
Chocolate Ecology 101
Learn about the amazing ecology of the cacao plant and its environment
with the Insect Discovery Lab. Meet giant millipedes, rainforest walking
sticks, wood roaches and arachnids. 1:15 & 3:15 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
Third Thursday
Filled with cocktails, conversation, clownfish, and corals, the Academy
after-hours is the place to be on the third Thursday of every month. Explore
exhibits and aquarium displays while listening to live music and enjoying
a no-host bar. 5-9 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street,
San Francisco. (415) 379-8000. $5 admission.
FRIDAY, JULY 22
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for stories about
insects and other creepy crawlies. 2 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
Chocolate Trivia and Tasting
Test your knowledge about chocolate with fun and fascinating questions
from the ChocolateSmarts game while tasting truffles and confections by
Charles Chocolates. 2-4 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard
Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
SATURDAY, JULY 23
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for stories about
insects and other creepy crawlies. 10:30 am; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
Guittard Chocolate Tasting
Take a guided tour of chocolate tasting with Adam Smith of Fog City News
and Gary Guittard of Guittard Chocolate Company. 1-3 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
SUNDAY, JULY 24
Skulls Tell It All
Can you tell what an animal eats just by looking at its skull? Does it
hunt other animals or is it hunted? Does it have a good sense of smell,
hearing, and sight? Examine skull specimens from different animals and
find the answers to all these questions and more. 12-1 pm; California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
Dart Frogs and Wild Chocolate
Meet a tiny frog that lives in the shade of the cacao tree, learn how
chocolate grows in the wild, and take home a real cacao seed. 1 & 2:30
pm; California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
Coral Reef Caretaking
Watch as an Academy biologist suits up in SCUBA gear and dives into the
Academy's two-story Coral Reef tank to care for the reef's inhabitants.
During this 20-minute dive, the biologist will clean the tank windows
and feed the anemones and fish. 2:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
THURSDAY, JULY 28
Raptor Dinosaurs: Bird-like Predators of the Mesozoic
A lively presentation for all ages on Velociraptor and its close relatives.
Examine fossil casts and mechanical models with Academy educators to see
what these amazing Cretaceous killers were really like, inside and out.
11 am & 12 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San
Francisco. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for stories about
insects and other creepy crawlies. 2 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, SF, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Threatened and Endangered Species of the World
Over 15,000 species of plants and animals currently face extinction. Learn
about how these animals became threatened, see and touch specimens, and
find out how you can help protect species and habitats in your community.
12-1 pm; California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Fudge Making and Tasting
Watch as fudge experts from My Friend the Chocolate Cake demonstrate classic
fudge-making techniques, and enjoy tasty samples. 2-4 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
SATURDAY, JULY 30
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for stories about
insects and other creepy crawlies. 10:30 am; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, SF, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Chocolate Festival
Celebrate the taste and culinary history of chocolate by participating
in a full day of demonstrations, tastings, and activities for families.
11 am - 4:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San
Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Mole Tamales: 11 am - 4:30 pm
Sample mole tamales, as made in the state of Puebla, México, and take
home printed recipes. Mole is a traditional sauce made with chocolate.
From Cacao Bean to Chocolate Bar: 11 am
Meet Chocolatier Erin Solin and learn about the refining and manufacturing
process for chocolate. Sample different chocolates from around the world,
and take home recipes to try for yourself.
The Alchemy of Chocolate Making: 12:30 pm
Meet Frederick Schilling, founder of Dagoba Chocolate, and learn about
organic, fair-trade cacao cultivation. Taste samples of roasted nibs
(cacao bean pieces) and freshly-made chocolate.
Chocolate Singalong: 2:30 pm
Join Jose Luis Orozco for a medley of Mexican songs about chocolate
and its origins in Mesoamerica.
Birds, Roaches, and Chocolate: 4 pm
Meet live roaches from the tropical rainforest, and learn why these
arthropods - and others - are vital for cacao plant ecosystems and the
birds they support.
JULY COURSES & LECTURES
MONDAY, JULY 11
A Kingdom of Chocolate? Tantalizing Research at the Great Maya Site of
Chocolá in Guatemala Boca Costa
Lecture by Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
If Classic Maya civilization died in discord, blood, and war, did Maya
civilization begin in sweetness? Research at the site of Chocolá, Guatamala,
has yielded archaeological intimations of a paradise lost. Sitting just
beneath stunning volcanic ridges, absorbing ample rainfall from the nearby
Pacific, and harboring fertile earth, this site provided a perfect setting
for ancient cacao cultivation. Kaplan, the lead anthropologist of the
site, explores the connections between chocolate production and the rise
of the great lost city of Chocolá, where preliminary findings indicate
that the site was a significant center for social and cultural developments
leading to the rise of the Classic Maya - a period characterized by exquisite
ceramics, hieroglyphic literacy, and the most advanced mathematics and
astronomy in the New World. Learn about this exciting archeological site
and how to get involved as an Earthwatch volunteer. 2 pm & 7:30 pm; $8;
California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118. For
tickets, call (415) 379-8000.
THURSDAY, JULY 28
Cook with Cacao!
Seminar with Kerry Alan
Chocolate is world-renowned for its sweet and savory culinary traits.
Discover its versatility and learn how to make an array of innovative,
mouthwatering dishes: warm chocolate-soup shooters, chicken mole poblano,
chocolate Ibarra pie, and chocolate raviolis with almond-ricotta filling.
And, of course, enjoy a sampling of all these tasty delicacies! Suitable
for adults and teens ages fifteen and up. 7-9 pm; $60; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco. For tickets, call (415)
379-8000.
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
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PENGUIN FEEDINGS
Every Day
During daily penguin feeding shows, visitors may watch and ask questions
as one of the Academy's aquatic biologists dons a wet suit, measures the
temperature of the air and water, and then steps into the pool to toss
vitamin-stuffed herring and capelin to the penguins. Each feeding takes
20 minutes. Every day at 11 am & 3:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
Fridays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 2 pm
Saturdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30 am
"What's Bugging You?" Children ages three to seven are welcome to join
us for stories about insects and other creepy crawlies. California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, SF. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
CORAL REEF CARETAKING
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 2:30 pm
Watch as an Academy biologist suits up in SCUBA gear and dives into the
Academy's two-story Coral Reef tank to care for the reef's inhabitants.
During this 20-minute dive, the biologist will clean the tank windows
and feed the anemones and fish. California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard
Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
BIRD BEAK BUFFET
Saturday, July 2 and Wednesday, July 20 at 1:30 & 3:30 pm
Compare bird specimens while learning about how varied bill shapes help
our feathered friends eat different foods. California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, SF. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
YOUR CHOCOLATE FIGURINE
Saturdays, July 2 & 16 from 2-4 pm
Make your own chocolate figurine to take home using special molds. California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
ADAPTATIONS FOR SURVIVAL
Sunday, July 3 from 12-1 pm
Many animals have developed unique characteristics and behaviors to defend
themselves from predators. Learn about some of these incredible, and sometimes
bizarre, adaptations for survival. California Academy of Sciences, 875
Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
CHOCOLATE ECOLOGY 101
Thursdays, July 7 & 21 at 1:15 & 3:15 pm
Learn about the amazing ecology of the cacao plant and its environment.
Meet giant millipedes, rainforest walking sticks, wood roaches and arachnids.
California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
(415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
WHAT’S THAT ANT IN MY KITCHEN?
Saturday, July 9 from 2-3 pm
Learn how to collect and identify local ant species. Researchers working
on the Bay Area Ant Survey will be available to answer questions and provide
information on participating in this exciting scientific project. Materials
will be provided. California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San
Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
SKULL DETECTIVES
Friday, July 15 from 12-2 pm
Dissect owl pellets with Academy naturalists. Learn how to use
scientific keys to identify skulls, compare your bones with those of native
herbivores, and prepare your own specimens to take home. California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
GLOBAL WARMING DEMONSTRATION
Saturday, July 16 from 11:30 am-3 pm
Explore factors that affect global warming by sending virtual space probes
to explore the nearby planets in our solar system. Your discoveries could
help affect the future of the planet! California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
DART FROGS AND WILD CHOCOLATE
Sunday, July 24 at 1 & 2:30 pm
Meet a tiny frog that lives in the shade of the cacao tree, learn how
chocolate grows in the wild, and take home a real cacao seed. California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, SF. (415) 379-8000. Free with
museum admission.
SKULLS TELL IT ALL
Sunday, July 24 from 12-1 pm
Can you tell what an animal eats just by looking at its skull? Does
it hunt other animals or is it hunted? Does it have a good sense of smell,
hearing, and sight? Examine skull specimens from different animals and
find the answers to all these questions and more. California Academy of
Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000. Free
with museum admission.
RAPTOR DINOSAURS
Thursday, July 28 at 11 am & 12 pm
A lively presentation for all ages on Velociraptor and its close relatives.
Examine fossil casts and mechanical models with Academy educators to see
what these amazing Cretaceous killers were really like, inside and out.
California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118. (415)
379-8000. Free with museum admission.
FUDGE MAKING & TASTING
Friday, July 29 from 2-4 pm
Watch as fudge experts from My Friend the Chocolate Cake demonstrate
classic fudge-making techniques, and enjoy tasty samples. California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 30 from 11 am - 4:30 pm
Celebrate the taste and culinary history of chocolate by participating
in a full day of demonstrations, tastings, and activities for families.
California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
(415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
The California Academy of Sciences, including Steinhart
Aquarium and the Natural History Museum, is open to the public at 875
Howard Street. Admission to the Academy at 875 Howard Street is: $7 for
adults; $4.50 for youth ages 12 to 17, Seniors ages 65+ and students with
valid ID; $2 for children ages four to 11 and free for children ages three
and younger. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm every day. www.calacademy.org (415)
379-8000.
The California Academy of Sciences, the fourth largest
natural history museum in the United States, is home to Steinhart Aquarium,
Morrison Planetarium and the Natural History Museum. The Academy is beginning
an extensive rebuilding project in Golden Gate Park. Pritzker prize-winning
architect Renzo Piano is designing the new Academy, which is expected
to open in 2008.
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