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Stephanie Greenman Stone (415) 379-5121
sstone@calacademy.org
What's On in March at the California Academy of Sciences
Exhibits, Events, Courses, and Lectures
EXHIBITS
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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ANTS: Hidden Worlds Revealed - through April 2005
Curated by Academy entomologist Brian Fisher, ANTS: Hidden Worlds Revealed
showcases six colonies of live ants, each of which display distinctive
nest building and food collecting behaviors. Four of the species represented
- Harvester ants, Carpenter ants, Honeypot ants, and invasive Argentine
ants - are commonly found in California. The other two species, however,
come from farther afield. Leaf Cutter ants, which cultivate gardens of
fungus in order to ensure a steady food supply, make their home in the
tropical rainforests of South America, while meat-eating Army ants migrate
through parts of Africa and the Americas in search of prey. Each of the
six live ant colonies offers visitors the chance to look inside the chambers
and tunnels of the ants' nests and watch them forage for food. 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.
FEBRUARY EVENTS
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.
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Army Ant Feedings
Known as the "Huns and Tartars of the insect world," Army ants are such
voracious eaters that one colony can decimate an area of more than 1,800
square yards in a single day. Now you can watch these fascinating ants
eat during a scheduled feeding every afternoon. Every day at 2:15 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 March at 4 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
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-1 pm; California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118. (415)
379-8000. Free with museum admission.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for Story Time. This
month's selections will will be devoted to Women's History Month. 2 pm;
California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000. Free
with museum admission.
Scientific Illustration Demonstration
Meet a scientific illustrator and experience a live demonstration of drawings
used for scientific publications and research. 3 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for Story Time. This
month's selections will will be devoted to Women's History Month. 10:30
am; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
Songs of the Sea
To the accompaniment of a fiddle, tin whistle, and guitar, Peter Kasin
and Richard Adrianowicz will perform a selection of sea shanties that
describe the typical daily life of sailors in the days of wind-driven
ships. 1 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?
You can participate in an exciting scientific project - the Bay Area Ant
Survey. Learn how to collect and identify local ant species, then go collect!
Data sheets and ant collecting kits will be provided for all participating
families. 1-3 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415)
379-8000. Free with museum admission.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
What's That Ant In My Kitchen?
You can participate in an exciting scientific project - the Bay Area
Ant Survey. Learn how to collect and identify local ant species, then
go collect! Data sheets and ant collecting kits will be provided for all
participating families. 1-3 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard
Street. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
Children's Story Time
Children ages 3-7 are welcome to join us for Story Time. This month's
selections will honor Women's History Month. 2 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, SF. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Scientific Illustration Demonstration
Meet a scientific illustrator and watch a live demonstration of drawings
used for scientific publications and research. 3 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, SF. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for Story Time. This
month's selections will will be devoted to Women's History Month. 10:30
am; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
Skull Detectives
Dissect owl pellets, learn how to use scientific keys to identify skulls,
and prepare your own specimens to take home. 1-3 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, SF. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
Out of the Lab
Get a glimpse into the science behind-the-scenes at the Academy. Curators
and scientists will show their latest acquisitions and talk about their
research in places near and far. 12-1:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 (ST. PATRICK'S DAY)
Things That Are Green
Plants aren't the only organisms that are green. A sampling of green
specimens from each of the Academy's 10 research departments will be on
display today. Stop by and learn why it isn't always easy being green.
1-3 pm & 6:30-8:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street.
(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.
(415) 379-8000. $5 admission.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for Story Time. This
month's selections will be devoted to Women's History Month. 2 pm; California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
Scientific Illustration Demonstration
Meet a scientific illustrator and experience a live demonstration of drawings
used for scientific publications and research. 3 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco. (415) 379-8000. Free with
museum admission.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for Story Time. This
month's selections will be devoted to Women'sHistory Month. 10:30 am;
California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000. Free
with museum admission.
Celtic Dance and Music
In celebration of St. Patrick' Day (March 17th), the musical trio Distant
Oaks will perform Irish stepdances and songs. They will play traditional
instruments, including the uillean bagpipes, the Celtic harp, and the
bodhran hand-drum. 1 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street,
SF. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Chinese Stone Carving
Chinese artist Wang Lu Huan will carve miniature, lifelike sculptures
of animals. He will demonstrate his techniques and unique style using
pyrophyllite, a rare and valuable metamorphic rock found mainly in Inner
Mongolia. 1 pm; California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
(415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
California Mammals
Explore the diversity of California mammals. Touch pelts, examine skulls,
and discover more about wild animals and their adaptations to life in
diverse habitats. 1-3 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street.
(415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
Lunch Break Lecture Series: Birds and Mammals of the Southern Ocean
Explore the life history of the seabirds and marine mammals of the Southern
(Antarctic) Ocean, and learn about the extreme conditions of their environment.
12:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
(415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
Venomous Fish
See preserved specimens of some of the world's most venomous fishes, and
learn about their ecology and behavior. 1-3 pm; California Academy of
Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco. (415) 379-8000.
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-1 pm; California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118. (415)
379-8000. Free with museum admission.
FRIDAY, MARCH 25
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for Story Time. This
month's selections will be devoted to Women's History Month. 2 pm; California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco. (415) 379-8000.
Free with museum admission.
The Amazing (and tasty) Dungeness Crab
See real crab larvae, touch crab specimens, and explore the life cycle
of the Dungeness crab. 12:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard
Street, San Francisco. (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. 1:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, San Francisco. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Scientific Illustration Demonstration
Meet a scientific illustrator and experience a live demonstration of drawings
used for scientific publications and research. 3 pm; California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco. (415) 379-8000. Free with
museum admission.
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SATURDAY, MARCH
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Vanishing Vernal Pools
Meet a Tiger Salamander, and learn about the extraordinary survival of
this species in California's vernal pool habitats. Handle live earthworms,
learn to read the secret code of "wildflower rings," and find out why
your help is needed to keep California's vernal pools from vanishing forever.
1 pm & 2:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San
Francisco. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
Children's Story Time
Children ages three to seven are welcome to join us for Story Time. This
month's selections will be devoted to Black History Month. 10:30 am; California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum
admission.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27 (EASTER)
How do you Like your Eggs?
From hard-shelled to slimy, from green to speckled, eggs are a vital step
in the life history of birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish and
even mammals. Discover the incredible diversity of animal eggs at the
Academy. 1-3 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San
Francisco. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
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California Endangered Wildlife
Meet a live California desert tortoise, and learn what this animal and
other endangered species in California need to help them survive in our
changing world. 1 pm and 2:30 pm; California Academy of Sciences, 875
Howard Street, San Francisco. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
Bird Beak Buffet
Learn about adaptations for feeding in birds by studying and comparing
various bird specimens with the help of Academy naturalists. 11 am and
1 pm; California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
(415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
MARCH COURSES & LECTURES
MONDAY, MARCH 7
Catching Stardust from a Comet and Bringing it Home
Benjamin Dean lecture with Dr. Don Brownlee, University of Washington
In January 2004, the NASA Stardust spacecraft made a close flyby of comet
Wild 2 and grabbed thousands of samples to bring back to Earth. The precious
cargo is now speeding home for a January 2006 landing in the Utah desert.
The dust and sand-sized particles collected from the comet are believed
to be preserved samples of the actual solid building blocks that initiated
the formation of the planets. Comet particles are of special interest
because they are organic-rich, they have impacted Earth over its entire
history and they may have played an important role in the origin of life.
Dr. Brownlee is the Principal Investigator of the Stardust Project. Hear
his take on what Stardust has found so far on March 7. 7:30 pm; $4; Jewish
Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, SF.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8
From Certainty to Complexity: The Evolution of Science
First seminar in a four-Tuesday series with John Dillon
Explore the history of science from the ancient Greeks to the present
and discover how it began, how it changed, and what it is now. Suitable
for adults and teens ages fifteen and up. Pre-registration required. Continues
March 15, 22, and 29. Four Tuesdays: 7-9 pm; $40 members, $50 non-members.
California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118. (415)
379-8000.
MONDAY, MARCH 14
African Penguin Studies: The Steinhart Aquarium Move
Lecture by Pamela Schaller, Aquatic Biologist, California Academy of Sciences
After living in Golden Gate Park for more than 20 years, Steinhart Aquarium's
colony of African penguins was moved to Howard Street in June of 2004.
Since African penguins are considered non-migratory and exhibit high mate-fidelity
in the wild, the move represented a rare opportunity to observe and study
the behavior of the penguins in their new environment. Pam Schaller, an
aquatic biologist who has worked with the penguins for over 5 years, studied
the colony before and after the move and shares the results of her findings,
in addition to reviewing basic African penguin biology. 2 & 7:30 pm; $8;
California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118. (415) 379-8000.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
Birding at Coyote Hills Regional Park
Field trip with Dan Murphy
Birdwatch the open waters, mudflats, marshes, and uplands of Coyote Hills
Regional Park. Located at Fremont's bay shoreline, the scenic site provides
a richly varied avian habitat, ideal for an array of waterfowl, shorebirds,
and marshbirds. Suitable for adults and teens ages fifteen and up. Pre-registration
required. 8:30 am-2 pm; $30 members, $40 non-members. Coyote Hills Regional
Park, Fremont. (415) 379-8000.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
Herpin' Safari
Come face-to-face with frogs, salamanders, turtles, and snakes at Golden
Gate Park. Meet a whole cast of rescued reptiles and amphibians before
setting out on a short hike to search for critters at the park's native
oak woodland and Lily Pond. Suitable for families with children ages 4
and up. Pre-registration required. 10 am-1 pm; $20 adults & $15 children,
members; $30 adults & $25 children, non-members. Golden Gate Park, SF.
(415) 379-8000.
TUESDAY, MARCH 29
Spring Break Kayaking on the Bay
Field trip with Academy educator Amy Dean
Spend an exciting spring-break day kayaking with the kids on Richardson
Bay, a protected finger of San Francisco Bay. Experience the wonders of
some of the area's smallest and largest marine animals while sampling
plankton, drifting with seabirds, and viewing seal haul outs. Suitable
for families with children ages eight and up. No kayaking experience necessary;
equipment provided. Pre-registration required. 9:30 am-1:30 pm; $70 adults
& $40 children, members; $80 adults & $50 children, non-members. Schoonmaker
Point, Sausalito. (415) 379-8000.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
Ants After-hours
Seminar with Academy scientist Kevin Clarke
Ants are everywhere, composing almost 10% of the animal biomass on Earth
and enriching more soil than earthworms. Learn about these amazing insects
during a special after-hours tour of the Academy's amazing ANTS exhibit
and a behind-the-scenes visit of the Entomology Department. Suitable for
adults and teens ages fifteen and up. Pre-registration required. 7-9:30
pm; $15 members, $25 non-members. California Academy of Sciences, 875
Howard Street, San Francisco. (415) 379-8000.
The Greatest Good: A Centennial Celebration of the US
Forest Service
Film Screening
From the timbered shores of the Pacific Northwest to the marble halls
of Washington DC, the choices about how we use our rich natural heritage
are filled with controversy. Whether it is the protection of endangered
species or meeting the needs of a growing public, the fate of public lands
is constantly challenged by the constraints of democracy. Though this
film is a celebration of 100 years of service, it is also a critical examination
of the forces that have shaped the Park Service through the years. The
documentary consists of 4 half-hour segments, the first two of which will
be shown in this screening, and brings together national organizations,
renowned historians, political activists and major corporations to share
their perspectives on one hundred years of conservation and the prospects
for the future. 7:30 pm; $8; California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard
Street, San Francisco. (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.
ARMY ANT FEEDINGS
Every Day
Known as the "Huns and Tartars of the insect world," Army ants are such
voracious eaters that one colony can decimate an area of more than 1,800
square yards in a single day. Now you can watch these fascinating ants
eat during a scheduled feeding every afternoon. Every day at 2:15 pm;
California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000. Free
with museum admission.
CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
Fridays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 2 pm
Saturdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10:30 am
Children ages 3-7 are welcome to join us for Story Time. This month's
selections will be devoted to Women's History Month. California Academy
of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, SF. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
WHAT'S THAT ANT IN MY KITCHEN?
Saturday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 9 from 1 - 3 pm
Kids and their families can learn how to collect and identify local ant
species with Academy researchers. Data sheets and ant collecting kits
will be provided for all participating families. California Academy of
Sciences, 875 Howard Street. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
SKULL DETECTIVES
Saturday, March 12 from 1-3 pm
Dissect owl pellets, learn how to use scientific keys to identify skulls,
and prepare your own specimens to take home. California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, SF. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
CELTIC DANCE AND MUSIC
Saturday, March 19 at 1 pm
In celebration of St. Patrick' Day (March 17th), the musical trio Distant
Oaks will perform Irish stepdances and songs. California Academy of Sciences,
875 Howard Street, SF. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
CALIFORNIA MAMMALS
Sunday, March 20 from 1-3 pm
Explore the diversity of California mammals. Touch pelts, examine skulls,
and discover more about wild animals and their adaptations to life in
diverse habitats. 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
Friday, March 25 at 1:30 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 and feed the reef's inhabitants.
California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118. (415)
379-8000. Free with museum admission.
VANISHING VERNAL POOLS
Saturday, March 26 at 1 pm & 2:30 pm
Meet a Tiger Salamander, handle live earthworms, learn to read the secret
code of "wildflower rings," and find out why your help is needed to keep
California's vernal pools from vanishing forever. California Academy of
Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco. (415) 379-8000. Free with
museum admission.
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HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS?
Sunday, March 27 (EASTER) from 1-3 pm
From hard-shelled to slimy, from green to speckled, eggs are a vital step
in the life history of birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish and
even mammals. Discover the incredible diversity of animal eggs at the
Academy. California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
(415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
CALIFORNIA ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
Sunday, March 27 at 1 pm & 2:30 pm
Meet a live California desert tortoise, and learn what this animal and
other endangered species in California need to help them survive in our
changing world. California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San
Francisco. (415) 379-8000. Free with museum admission.
BIRD BEAK BUFFET
Wednesday, March 30 at 11 am & 1 pm
Learn about adaptations for feeding in birds by studying and comparing
various bird specimens with the help of Academy naturalists. California
Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco. (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 children ages three and
younger will be admitted free of charge. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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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